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Ecublens-based Daphne Technology has closed the first tranche of its current funding round with a CHF 15 million investment led by London-based sustainability investor Taranis, to accelerate the commercialization of its SlipPure methane abatement system for natural gas engines.

Daphne Technology raises CHF 15 million to scale its methane abatement system

21 April 2026

Researchers from Western Switzerland have unveiled the first fully compostable smart sensor to monitor temperature-sensitive goods, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional tags.

EPFL, Empa and CSEM develop the first fully compostable smart sensor

2 December 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2025)

30 September 2025

CompPair’s self-healing composites will be integrated into the ICN train fleet to reduce maintenance, extend component lifetimes, and boost sustainability.

CompPair partners with SBB to extend the durability of ICN trains

10 September 2025

Start-up Fly-Box has raised nearly CHF 3 million in pre-seed funding to advance its proof of concept and prepare the next phase of development.

Geneva’s Fly-Box secures CHF 3 million to advance flying freight platforms

1 September 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

From Saint-Blaise, in the canton of Neuchâtel, SeaNest is designing modular floating platforms, partly made from recycled plastics, to create sustainable habitats on water.

Neuchâtel’s SeaNest develops floating platform technology to meet rising sea level challenges

11 August 2025

Vaud-based cleantech Composite Recycling has partnered with Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Arkema, Owens Corning, and Chomarat to introduce a circular economy model in boat manufacturing. The initiative marks a significant step toward sustainability in composite materials, with boats now being produced using recycled composites.

Composite Recycling joins industry leaders to disrupt circular boat manufacturing

11 March 2025

Vaud-based cleantech innovator Daphne Technology and U.S.-based energy leader Williams have secured nearl USD 6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

Daphne Technology partners with Williams for DOE-funded methane reduction project

20 January 2025

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

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