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Neuchâtel opens a blockchain-focused coworking space to support innovation, collaboration, and digital adoption in the region.

Business environment

Neuchâtel strengthens its position as a blockchain hub with new coworking space

7 July 2025

ADM is strengthening its innovation footprint in Western Switzerland with a new R&D center focused on microbiomes to support animal health. The center is located at the Biopôle in Lausanne.

ADM opens new R&D center at Biopôle to advance animal microbiome science

30 June 2025

Rolex creates Rolex Quantum SA in Neuchâtel to develop and commercialize optical atomic clocks in partnership with CSEM.

Neuchâtel welcomes Rolex Quantum and the future of timekeeping

25 June 2025

Superlab Suisse will open a new laboratory at Campus Biotech in Geneva in January 2026, strengthening the region’s innovation infrastructure for life sciences start-ups.

Superlab expands to Geneva with new lab at Campus Biotech

25 June 2025

Faced with invisible but worrying pollution, French start-up Biostart is developing innovative water purification technology and has chosen Western Switzerland to accelerate its R&D.

Biostart sets up shop at EPFL Innovation Park to combat micropollutants in water

3 June 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Business environment

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (May 2025)

28 May 2025

Western Switzerland is rapidly becoming a hotspot for biomanufacturing and life sciences companies, thanks to its strong infrastructure, skilled talent, and business-friendly policies. Yassin Nahi, GGBa (Greater Geneva Bern area) Life Science Director, shares how the region's research hubs, academic institutions, and regulatory support make it an ideal location for companies in this sector.

Why Western Switzerland for Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Companies: an interview with expert Yassin Nahi

With a CHF 13 million investment, Mestel has opened a cutting-edge facility in Rossens to boost production of high-end rubber watch straps and smart wearable components for the luxury industry.

Mestel inaugurates CHF 13 million high-tech facility in the canton of Fribourg

26 May 2025

Inaugurated in May 2025, the PULSE Innovation Center in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne is emerging as a flagship site for life sciences and high-tech companies in Western Switzerland, offering modular infrastructure, shared services, and a unique environment for collaboration and growth.

PULSE, a new era for innovation in Western Switzerland

21 May 2025

Nestlé has announced a strategic transformation of its global R&D operations, including enhanced expertise in biotechnology and the launch of a new deep tech center in Orbe, in the canton of Vaud. These changes aim to strengthen the company’s innovation pipeline while increasing operational efficiency.

Nestlé to boost biotech and deep tech capabilities with new R&D center in Orbe

19 May 2025

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