Data protection Impressum

ICT

RealWear’s acquisition of Almer Technologies, backed by TeamViewer, signals a new chapter for industrial Augmented Reality (AR), merging Swiss innovation with global scale.

RealWear acquires Bernese AR pioneer Almer Technologies in industry-defining move

20 November 2024

Western Switzerland, a region renowned for its precision engineering and watchmaking heritage, has become a hub for robotics innovation, blending technical expertise with pragmatic industrial applications. Home to companies like ABB, Intuitive Surgical, STMicroelectronics, and a strong ecosystem of academic and governmental support, Switzerland’s robotics sector offers an attractive environment for companies focusing on industrial automation rather than flashy consumer robotics.

Western Switzerland for Robotics Companies

ImmuniWeb, a Geneva-based cybersecurity provider, has opened regional offices in London, Washington, and Dubai to enhance support for its global clientele, following record growth and increased demand for its AI-driven security solutions.

Geneva’s ImmuniWeb expands to London, Washington and Dubai following record growth

4 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 Tech4Trust program has announced the selection of 13 Swiss start-ups for its sixth season, alongside 19 other companies from across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These start-ups will participate in a six-month acceleration program dedicated to fostering digital trust and cybersecurity innovation.

Thirteen Swiss start-ups selected for Tech4Trust Season 6

21 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.

Business environment

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

21 October 2024

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024, marking seven decades of groundbreaking research, technological innovation and international collaboration.

CERN celebrates 70 years of scientific discovery and collaboration in Geneva

2 October 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2024)

30 September 2024

Switzerland maintains its position as the world’s most innovative economy in 2024, topping both the WIPO Global Innovation Index and the Roland Berger Innovation Indicator.

Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 2024

Almer Technologies, the Bern-based AR startup, closes a CHF 3 million investment round led by Vi Partners, marking a significant step in the expansion of its industrial-focused AR solutions.

Almer Technologies secures CHF 3 million to expand its AR solutions

18 September 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 … 10