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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

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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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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2024)

26 March 2024

EPFL scientists have introduced a novel method for producing high-performance plastics from agricultural waste, offering a greener alternative to traditional materials derived from fossil fuels.

EPFL develops sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

18 March 2024

This latest funding round, combining equity, debt financing, and a non-dilutive grant, marks a significant milestone in MeduSoil’s journey towards promoting sustainable construction practices.

MeduSoil secures fresh funding to propel sustainable construction forward

12 February 2024

Empa’s commitment to bridging scientific research with practical applications ensures that it remains a key player in shaping a technologically advanced and sustainable future.

Empa, pioneering materials science and technology research in Switzerland

LC3 cement, natural color on the right, with color control on the left. LC3 cement has the potential to significantly reduce global CO2 emissions.

A new material from EPFL to cut 500 million tons of emissions by 2030

21 November 2023

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