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Swiss start-ups raised CHF 2.9 billion in 2025, marking a strong recovery in venture capital investment led by ICT and biotech.

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Swiss start-ups attract CHF 2.9 billion in 2025 as venture capital rebounds

3 February 2026

SamanTree Medical has secured EUR 20 million from the European Investment Bank to expand its surgical imaging technology across Europe and the United States and accelerate product development.

SamanTree Medical secures EUR 20 million to scale surgical imaging technology

2 February 2026

The Fonds pour l’Innovation et le Futur de Genève (FIF) has awarded CHF 50,000 grants to three academic spin-off projects from Geneva, supporting innovation in medical technology, scientific instrumentation, and gene therapy.

FIF awards grants to three Geneva-based academic spin-offs

29 January 2026

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and Bern-based AlveoliX have developed the first human lung-on-chip model built entirely from genetically identical cells, opening new perspectives for personalised respiratory disease research.

AlveoliX contributes to first lung-on-chip model using genetically identical human cells

19 January 2026

LEM Surgical presented its Dynamis robotic platform at CES 2026, highlighting its clinical deployment in the U.S. and outlining a new development roadmap integrating NVIDIA’s physical AI technologies.

LEM Surgical showcases its Dynamis robotic system and AI roadmap at CES 2026

19 January 2026

Seven medtech start-ups have been selected for the inaugural sitem-insel Innovation Voucher program, further strengthening the canton of Bern’s growing position as a hub for translational medicine and applied life sciences innovation.

sitem-insel launches Innovation Voucher to support emerging medtech companies

10 December 2025

Artiria Medical has received CE Mark certification for its SmartGUIDE 014 guidewire, enabling commercialization across Europe and expanding clinical adoption for stroke and aneurysm interventions.

Artiria Medical obtains CE Mark for its deflectable guidewire

2 December 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2025)

26 November 2025

Distalmotion has raised USD 150 million in Series G financing to accelerate the U.S. expansion of its DEXTER surgical robot.

Distalmotion raises USD 150 million to scale its DEXTER surgical robot in the United States

19 November 2025

LEM Surgical has completed its first U.S. clinical procedures using the Dynamis Robotic Surgical System.

Bern’s LEM Surgical completes first U.S. clinical procedures with its Dynamis robotic system

19 November 2025

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