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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (May 2026)

27 May 2026

Belgian engineering group DECUBE has established DECUBE SWISS at Microcity in Neuchâtel, covering electricity transmission, generation, and storage.

Why DECUBE established its Swiss operations in Neuchâtel

Four early-stage projects from the canton of Vaud have each received a CHF 10,000 FIT Impact grant, supporting low-tech, high-impact innovations in medical education, speech therapy, science outreach, and biodiversity monitoring.

FIT Impact grants awarded to four Vaud-based low-tech innovation projects

21 April 2026

Insurteam has closed a USD 1.3 million funding round led by Spicehaus Partners to fund the launch of its Managing General Agent insurance operations across Europe, building on technology already serving over 100,000 customers.

Insurteam raises USD 1.3 million to accelerate European expansion

14 April 2026

On 2 March 2026, Switzerland and the European Union signed a broad package of bilateral agreements in Brussels, establishing a modern framework designed to deepen and expand cooperation across trade, health, energy, research, and market access.

Switzerland and the EU sign a comprehensive bilateral agreement package

3 March 2026

Konica Minolta collaborates with iPrint to develop new industrial applications for inkjet printhead technology in Europe.

Konica Minolta partners with Fribourg’s iPrint to expand inkjet applications

18 February 2026

Fribourg-based Poulpigo launches a free Swiss platform to plan, book, and centralize travel in one place.

Poulpigo launches Swiss all-in-one travel planning platform from Fribourg

16 February 2026

Ex Nunc Intelligence has secured USD 2.15 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of its legal intelligence infrastructure, supporting reliable, traceable and confidential AI tools for legal professionals.

Ex Nunc Intelligence raises USD 2.15 million to develop trusted legal AI infrastructure

20 January 2026

The canton of Fribourg is building a distinctive growth model at the crossroads of industry, luxury and innovation, combining precision manufacturing, advanced technologies and long-term value creation.

Fribourg: where discreet excellence powers high-value industries

17 December 2025

Vaud has launched Vaud Talent Hub, a new platform designed to attract, integrate and retain skilled professionals as the canton addresses growing labor shortages.

Vaud launches new Talent Hub to strengthen its workforce attraction and retention

10 December 2025

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