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Switzerland maintains its position as the world’s most innovative economy in 2024, topping both the WIPO Global Innovation Index and the Roland Berger Innovation Indicator.

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Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 2024

BlueArk and HES-SO Valais-Wallis have signed a five-year agreement to create STREAM, a research lab focused on innovative water management solutions.

BlueArk and HES-SO Valais-Wallis launch a new water management research hub

11 June 2024

UBS and Swisscom have launched the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, which aims to mobilize CHF 50 billion over the next decade to support Swiss deep tech start-ups and scale-ups.

UBS and Swisscom establish the Deep Tech Nation Foundation to boost innovation in Switzerland

10 June 2024

In the canton of Valais, the BlueArk Challenge continues to be a catalyst for innovation in water management, as demonstrated in its latest round where two cutting-edge projects each secured CHF 10,000 in funding.

The BlueArk Challenge rewards two breakthrough technologies for advanced water management

30 April 2024

Geneva's Impaakt redefines sustainable investing with a unique tool, allowing users to align investments with personal values.

Impaakt unveils “How Sustainable to Me” service for personalized sustainable investing

8 April 2024

The initiation of the Tech4Regeneration program was catalyzed by a pivotal report from the Stockholm Resilience Center, revealing that humanity has breached six out of nine crucial planetary thresholds necessary for maintaining a secure and sustainable existence.

EPFL launches Tech4Regeneration program to spearhead regenerative economy

25 March 2024

With a focus on innovation coaching for Bernese SMEs and start-ups, be-advanced champions the entrepreneurial spirit through its comprehensive support programs.

be-advanced: nurturing entrepreneurial success in Bern and beyond

4 March 2024

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

The primary objective of the OQI is to employ quantum technologies for the broader global benefit, emphasizing speeding up the attainment of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Launch of the Open Quantum Institute in Geneva

16 October 2023

Impaakt has raised nearly USD 8 million, underscoring its robust journey in democratizing sustainability data and impact assessment.

Geneva fintech Impaakt secures USD 8 million to transform sustainability

11 October 2023

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