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At the 14th edition of the prestigious TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards, DePoly, an EPFL spin-off, emerged as the top-ranked start-up.

DePoly tops 2024 Swiss Startup Awards with its innovative plastic recycling technology

18 September 2024

Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been appointed as Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL, marking a new collaboration aimed at developing cutting-edge drone and robotic technology for environmental and construction applications.

Joint professorship in robotics between EPFL and Empa to promote sustainability research

17 September 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2024)

30 August 2024

TreaTech will install its first waste-to-energy unit, VISTA, at Ecorecyclage’s Lavigny site in Q3 2024, converting diverse waste streams into renewable gas for the natural gas network.

TreaTech announces first circular waste treatment unit in Lavigny

2 July 2024

DePoly, a cleantech start-up specializing in advanced recycling of PET/Polyester plastics, has commenced the construction of its Showcase Plant in Monthey.

DePoly begins construction of Switzerland’s first plastic monomer recycling plant

25 June 2024

Western Switzerland EPFL spin-offs SWISSto12 and DePoly have been selected as Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum for 2024.

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DePoly and SWISSto12 selected among WEF Technology Pioneers

10 June 2024

EPFL and the Valais cantonal government signed an agreement to create a new hub for energy transition research, adding six research chairs by 2032.

EPFL to establish six new research chairs in Valais by 2032

10 June 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (April 2024)

30 April 2024

Bcomp, a global leader in natural fiber composites, has successfully raised CHF 36 million in a Series C funding round led by EGS Beteiligungen AG.

Bcomp secures CHF 36 million to advance eco-friendly composite materials in mobility

23 April 2024

MeduSoil’s project seeks to rethink the handling of demolition and excavation waste in Switzerland through the development of a comprehensive recycling and bio-mineralization facility.

MeduSoil embarks on a sustainable construction project in the canton of Vaud

16 April 2024

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