Data protection Impressum

Pharma

Global in vitro diagnostics leader bioMérieux has invested over CHF 1 million in Geneva-based scale-up Plair, whose RAPID-C+ system is setting a new standard for real-time viable particle monitoring in pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

bioMérieux invests in Plair to advance environmental monitoring in pharma

30 March 2026

Santa Catarina Day was recently hosted in Bern, welcoming a delegation from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina for a dedicated program focused on innovation, industrial cooperation, and economic development.

Santa Catarina Day in Bern highlights innovation and industrial cooperation

11 February 2026

Geneva-based biotech start-up FluoSphera has raised CHF 1.15 million to expand its human-relevant preclinical testing platform, supporting the shift toward more predictive and non-animal drug development models.

FluoSphera raises CHF 1.15 million to scale human-based preclinical drug testing

19 January 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2025)

24 December 2025

The FIT has awarded three Tech Seed loans of CHF 100,000 each to early-stage start-ups CCRAFT, Databaum and Lemna Bio.

FIT backs three start-ups to advance photonics, agritech and AI-driven drug discovery

23 December 2025

Takeda has opened a new CHF 200 million biotechnology facility in Neuchâtel to expand aseptic filling capacity for rare disease therapies.

Takeda inaugurates CHF 200 million biotechnology facility in Neuchâtel

1 December 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October 2025)

29 October 2025

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

Biopôle has evolved its Start Up Fund into a 24 month scheme combining non dilutive capital, investor training and growth support.

Biopôle launches enhanced Investment Programme to boost life sciences start‑ups

6 August 2025

Geneva Business School launches Switzerland’s first MBA in Biotech Management, blending business strategy with biotech innovation.

Geneva Business School launches Switzerland’s first MBA in Biotech Management

4 August 2025

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