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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October 2024)

29 October 2024

Three Geneva-based start-ups - Dyneo Technologies, Adoram Therapeutics and ex vivo - have received CHF 250,000 from the FONGIT Innovation Fund to advance solutions in cleantech, life sciences and virtual reality.

Three innovative Geneva-based start-ups receive FIF funding

28 October 2024

The Department of Economy and Employment (DEE) and the Geneva Foundation for Technological Innovation (FONGIT) have announced a new partnership with the Modus Foundation to support the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

Modus Foundation partners with FONGIT to boost sustainable mobility innovation

22 October 2024

Switzerland has long been known as a global hub for cutting-edge innovation, and the recent visit of the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l'Innovation provided a unique opportunity to showcase the vibrant ecosystem in Western Switzerland. Co-organized by Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), this three-day learning journey brought together leaders and innovators from various sectors, eager to explore and exchange ideas on technological advancement and collaboration.

Discovering Swiss Innovation with the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l’Innovation

21 October 2024

Vaud-based start-up BE WTR has successfully closed its CHF 39 million Series C funding round, furthering its mission to revolutionize sustainable water consumption.

BE WTR secures CHF 39 million to scale eco-friendly water solutions

15 October 2024

The canton of Fribourg, together with the Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), has revealed the nine finalists of the prestigious IFF (Innovation Fribourg Freiburg) Awards.

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Fribourg unveils nine finalists for the 2024-2025 IFF Innovation Awards

15 October 2024

The University of Bern, with the support of entrepreneur Walter Inäbnit, has established a new endowed professorship focusing on the development of energy-loss-free materials in electronics. The position will be held by PD Dr. Shi-Xia Liu at the W. Inäbnit Laboratory for Molecular Quantum Materials.

University of Bern establishes new endowed lectureship in molecular quantum materials

14 October 2024

Odlo and DePoly partner to develop first circular base layer

14 October 2024

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has authorized the installation of the country’s first removable solar power plant between railway tracks, paving the way for a series of pilot projects both in Switzerland and abroad.

Switzerland puts Sun-Ways’ removable solar technology on the rails

9 October 2024

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024, marking seven decades of groundbreaking research, technological innovation and international collaboration.

CERN celebrates 70 years of scientific discovery and collaboration in Geneva

2 October 2024

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