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Romande Energie has partnered with Fribourg-based start-up YORD to drive energy efficiency in building heating systems, supporting Switzerland’s decarbonization goals.

Romande Energie invests in YORD to boost building energy efficiency

2 December 2024

EPFL and the canton of Fribourg have announced the creation of six additional research chairs at EPFL's Fribourg campus, strengthening its role as a hub for sustainable innovation in the built environment.

EPFL’s Fribourg campus expands with six new research chairs by 2030

2 December 2024

Voltiris, a Vaud-based energy start-up, has partnered with EBL and Eschbach Gemüsebau to pilot its revolutionary solar modules for greenhouses, offering a sustainable energy solution without compromising plant growth.

Voltiris and EBL pilot project brings solar energy to greenhouses

20 November 2024

The University of Neuchâtel has inaugurated a new solar roof at its Faculty of Economics, merging state-of-the-art solar technology with heritage preservation, furthering the canton’s 2050 climate goals.

The University of Neuchâtel unveils a solar roof that merges innovation with heritage preservation

30 October 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 Department of Economy and Employment (DEE) and the Geneva Foundation for Technological Innovation (FONGIT) have announced a new partnership with the Modus Foundation to support the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

Business environment

Modus Foundation partners with FONGIT to boost sustainable mobility innovation

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

The canton of Fribourg, together with the Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), has revealed the nine finalists of the prestigious IFF (Innovation Fribourg Freiburg) Awards.

Fribourg unveils nine finalists for the 2024-2025 IFF Innovation Awards

15 October 2024

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has authorized the installation of the country’s first removable solar power plant between railway tracks, paving the way for a series of pilot projects both in Switzerland and abroad.

Switzerland puts Sun-Ways’ removable solar technology on the rails

9 October 2024

Perovskia Solar, a Vaud-based tech start-up, has secured USD 2.4 million in seed funding and more than 10 early IoT clients to accelerate the adoption of its innovative solar cell technology.

Perovskia Solar secures USD 2.4 million in funding and early IoT clients

25 September 2024

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