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Swiss explorer Raphaël Domjan has set a new personal record with SolarStratos, showcasing once again the potential of solar-powered aviation.

SolarStratos: Raphaël Domjan sets new personal record in solar-powered flight

12 August 2025

Neuchâtel, renowned globally for its watchmaking heritage, has evolved into a dynamic hub of cutting-edge innovation. Today, the canton leverages its tradition of precision craftsmanship to excel in fields as diverse as blockchain, quantum technology, renewable energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The canton of Neuchâtel’s transformation highlights its unique ability to merge historical excellence with visionary innovation, positioning itself as a leading force within Switzerland’s economic landscape.

Neuchâtel, a legacy of precision driving tomorrow’s innovation

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (June 2025)

25 June 2025

Ecublens-based Composite Recycling signs strategic agreement to scale up industrial reuse of reclaimed composite fibers in collaboration with Owens Corning.

Composite Recycling and Owens Corning team up to advance circular solutions for composite waste

17 June 2025

In this episode of Getting Serious with Woody Wade, we sit down with André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Roche and a leading voice in sustainable business, to explore how companies, both large and small, can become forces for long-term prosperity and ecological regeneration.

How Business Can Regenerate the Planet (A Conversation with André Hoffmann)

16 June 2025

Start-ups Aseptuva, Bloom Biorenewables, and Hafnova have been selected for multi-year EU-funded projects, reinforcing Western Switzerland’s importance in health tech, sustainable chemistry and cybersecurity.

Three rising Western Switzerland start-ups join major European innovation programs

3 June 2025

Microsoft deepens its commitment to Switzerland with a strategic investment spanning infrastructure, education, and responsible AI, also placing Geneva at the center of global collaboration.

Microsoft invests USD 400 million to boost Switzerland’s AI future

3 June 2025

Faced with invisible but worrying pollution, French start-up Biostart is developing innovative water purification technology and has chosen Western Switzerland to accelerate its R&D.

Biostart sets up shop at EPFL Innovation Park to combat micropollutants in water

3 June 2025

With the Swiss Federal Council launching a consultation on a new law for space operations, the importance of Switzerland’s aerospace sector is more evident than ever. Western Switzerland, home to pioneering companies, world-class research institutions, and cutting-edge space technology, is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of space exploration and satellite innovation.

Western Switzerland, a rising hub for aerospace innovation

The Lausanne Region Trophy at the 23rd Prix Entreprendre Lausanne Région (PERL) ceremony has been awarded to Carewell, a Pully-based start-up optimizing healthcare staffing through a digital platform that merges technological and social innovation.

Carewell wins 2025 PERL Award for innovation in healthcare staffing

12 May 2025

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