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Switzerland has reached its highest position yet in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, securing second place among 67 countries.

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Switzerland rises to second place in IMD’s 2024 Digital Competitiveness Ranking

19 November 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, innovation is essential for both start-ups and large corporations. However, the journey from idea to marketable product is often complex, and navigating innovation ecosystems can provide critical support.

Accelerating innovation: insights from EPFL’s Soft Landing program

12 November 2024

EPFL has announced its plans to construct the Advanced Science Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to facilitate high-precision research in fields like quantum physics, nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, and materials science.

EPFL to construct CHF 200 million cutting-edge facility for high-precision research

12 November 2024

Three Geneva-based start-ups - Dyneo Technologies, Adoram Therapeutics and ex vivo - have received CHF 250,000 from the FONGIT Innovation Fund to advance solutions in cleantech, life sciences and virtual reality.

Three innovative Geneva-based start-ups receive FIF funding

28 October 2024

The Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics has inaugurated its Centre for Pathogen Bioinformatics in Lausanne to enhance pathogen research and surveillance.

SIB launches the Centre for Pathogen Bioinformatics to strengthen global pandemic response

28 October 2024

Researchers at the University of Bern have developed a new model exploring the possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) gaining consciousness, a concept that could reshape human-AI interactions.

Researchers from the University of Bern explore the potential for conscious AI

22 October 2024

Switzerland has long been known as a global hub for cutting-edge innovation, and the recent visit of the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l'Innovation provided a unique opportunity to showcase the vibrant ecosystem in Western Switzerland. Co-organized by Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), this three-day learning journey brought together leaders and innovators from various sectors, eager to explore and exchange ideas on technological advancement and collaboration.

Discovering Swiss Innovation with the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l’Innovation

21 October 2024

Researchers at the University of Bern and the Bern University Hospital have developed a new test that simplifies and improves the accuracy of allergy diagnosis.

Allergy test developed by Bern researchers shows higher accuracy in diagnosing food allergies

15 October 2024

The University of Bern, with the support of entrepreneur Walter Inäbnit, has established a new endowed professorship focusing on the development of energy-loss-free materials in electronics. The position will be held by PD Dr. Shi-Xia Liu at the W. Inäbnit Laboratory for Molecular Quantum Materials.

University of Bern establishes new endowed lectureship in molecular quantum materials

14 October 2024

Switzerland continues to dominate global talent competitiveness, topping the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking. As AI disrupts the workforce across developed economies, the report highlights the need for new educational and labor policies to foster inclusion and retain highly skilled talent.

Switzerland tops IMD World Talent Ranking for 2024 amid rising AI concerns

1 October 2024

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