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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.

Business environment

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

CREAL has raised USD 8.9 million to boost AR and vision care tech with ZEISS, advancing light field displays for immersive, eye-friendly digital experiences.

CREAL raises USD 8.9 million to advance AR and vision care innovation

14 July 2025

Adiposs secures CHF 4 million to advance ImageBAT, a novel contrast agent using CT scans to predict cancer treatment response via brown fat imaging.

Adiposs raises CHF 4 million to advance brown fat imaging in cancer care

1 July 2025

Backed by public funding and growing clinical interest, AirScale's sensor-based technology aims to simplify hospital workflows and improve patient care.

Bern-based medtech AirScale develops smart weighing solution for immobile patients

23 June 2025

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