Data protection Impressum

Financing

Celebrating three decades of fostering innovation, the FIT has invested CHF 70 million in Swiss start-ups, generating thousands of jobs and raising nearly CHF 2.9 billion. The foundation announced a rebranding to reflect its evolving focus.

Business environment

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology celebrates 30 years of supporting Swiss start-ups

4 November 2024

The 2024 MassChallenge Switzerland Awards recognized four Swiss start-ups among its top winners, including EPFL spin-off Myriad Optics, which received the CHF 80,000 Platinum Award for its pathogen detection technology.

MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Awards recognizes innovative Western Switzerland start-ups

4 November 2024

Ikerian has raised USD 8 million in Series B funding to advance Discovery CONNECT, a platform that optimizes data management in ophthalmology clinics. Lead investor Sanoptis has entered a strategic partnership to distribute the platform across its European network.

Ikerian secures USD 8 million and a strategic partnership with Sanoptis

29 October 2024

ATANIS Biotech, a leader in allergy diagnostics, has raised capital to advance its novel allergy test, FAST-PASE.

ATANIS Biotech secures new funding to launch its FAST-PASE allergy diagnostic test

28 October 2024

ONWARD Medical has raised EUR 50 million through an upsized private placement, establishing a strategic partnership with Ottobock. The funds will drive ONWARD’s research and commercialization of spinal cord therapies, with plans for collaboration with Ottobock on future innovations.

ONWARD Medical raises EUR 50 million and welcomes a new strategic partner

28 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

CloudBees, a global leader in software development platforms, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing USD 150 million in annual recurring revenue and reaching profitability.

Neuchâtel unicorn CloudBees reaches USD 150 million in revenue and becomes profitable

23 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.

Modus Foundation partners with FONGIT to boost sustainable mobility innovation

22 October 2024

Vaud-based start-up BE WTR has successfully closed its CHF 39 million Series C funding round, furthering its mission to revolutionize sustainable water consumption.

BE WTR secures CHF 39 million to scale eco-friendly water solutions

15 October 2024

Lymphatica Medtech, a Lausanne-based clinical-stage company specializing in innovative treatments for lymphedema, has raised EUR 17.9 million in a Series B funding round.

Lymphatica Medtech secures EUR 17.9 million to advance lymphedema treatment

15 October 2024

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