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UCB is investing more than CHF 100 million in its Bulle site to boost capacity, create new jobs, and strengthen sustainable production.

UCB invests over CHF 100 million to expand its biopharmaceutical site in Bulle

7 October 2025

Nestlé has reinforced its global expertise in child nutrition with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art quality laboratory at its Konolfingen site in the canton of Bern. The CHF 17.5 million investment, which created six new jobs, is the latest in a decade-long modernization effort that has seen nearly CHF 150 million invested at the site.

Nestlé strengthens child nutrition hub in Konolfingen with new quality laboratory

30 September 2025

French robotics company Meanwhile has chosen Fribourg for its first international subsidiary, strengthening its presence in Switzerland and reinforcing its capacity to serve clients across the country.

Meanwhile opens its first international subsidiary in Fribourg

22 September 2025

Switzerland is set to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur, boosting access to a 270-million-strong market and reducing tariffs on 95% of exports.

Switzerland enters free trade deal with Mercosur to boost exports

7 July 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (June 2025)

25 June 2025

Ecublens-based Composite Recycling signs strategic agreement to scale up industrial reuse of reclaimed composite fibers in collaboration with Owens Corning.

Composite Recycling and Owens Corning team up to advance circular solutions for composite waste

17 June 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

Geneva-based Syrhatech has raised CHF 4.5 million to expand its R&D and manufacturing of injectable hyaluronic acid-based medical devices to support growing demand in dermatology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.

Syrhatech raises CHF 4.5 million to innovate in hyaluronic acid medical devices

27 May 2025

Fribourg-based company Builtronics is making strides in autonomous and remotely operated machinery, targeting the agriculture and construction industries. With significant support from local institutions, the company’s cutting-edge technology is paving the way for safer and more efficient solutions.

Fribourg’s Builtronics pioneers autonomous solutions in agriculture and construction

27 January 2025

The Métiers du Temps | Time Arts (MTTA) project, a cutting-edge watchmaking initiative in Neuchâtel, has received national recognition from the Swiss Confederation. The project, led by Microcity, has been awarded CHF 1.6 million over four years (2025-2028) by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER).

Neuchâtel’s MTTA recognized as a nationally significant research infrastructure

13 January 2025

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