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Bern-based medtech Rhovica Neuroimaging has secured CHF 2.3 million to accelerate development of its SoNav system for safer emergency neurosurgery.

Rhovica raises CHF 2.3 million to advance bedside neurosurgery navigation

2 September 2025

Singapore-based Agridence has acquired Geneva’s Farmer Connect, combining their digital platforms to boost global compliance and traceability in agri-commodities.

Agridence acquires Geneva’s traceability platform Farmer Connect

19 August 2025

Swiss Airtainer has secured strategic backing from Envirotainer, boosting global adoption of lightweight, sustainable air cargo containers.

Envirotainer invests in Swiss Airtainer to scale sustainable air cargo solutions

19 August 2025

Two start-ups from Western Switzerland’s Health Valley, AzureCell Therapies and Myriad Optics, have each been awarded CHF 150,000 through the Gebert Rüf Stiftung’s Innobooster programme, which supports high-potential projects emerging from Swiss universities.

AzureCell Therapies and Myriad Optics awarded by Gebert Rüf Stiftung’s Innobooster programme

11 August 2025

The Trust Valley, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has launched the GovTech Innovation Challenge.

Trust Valley launches the GovTech Innovation Challenge with World Bank and SECO

6 August 2025

Biopôle has evolved its Start Up Fund into a 24 month scheme combining non dilutive capital, investor training and growth support.

Biopôle launches enhanced Investment Programme to boost life sciences start‑ups

6 August 2025

Oculis expands its loan facility with BlackRock to CHF 100 million, extending its financial runway and supporting late-stage clinical trials.

Oculis secures up to CHF 100 million in expanded loan facility with BlackRock

5 August 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July 2025)

4 August 2025

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 1.47 billion in the first half of 2025, with biotech and fintech driving growth despite fewer deals and cautious investor sentiment.

Swiss start-ups attract CHF 1.47 billion in first half of 2025

15 July 2025

Vaud-based medtech Comphya strengthens its clinical pipeline with fresh capital and prepares for pivotal trials in the United States.

Comphya raises CHF 7.5 million for its neurostimulation therapy to treat erectile dysfunction

14 July 2025

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