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With a performance of 138.4% of the EU average, Switzerland is at the forefront of fostering innovation, displaying particular strengths in education-related indicators, scientific publications, and environment-related technologies.

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Switzerland continues to lead the European Innovation Scoreboard in 2024

10 July 2024

TreaTech will install its first waste-to-energy unit, VISTA, at Ecorecyclage’s Lavigny site in Q3 2024, converting diverse waste streams into renewable gas for the natural gas network.

TreaTech announces first circular waste treatment unit in Lavigny

2 July 2024

The FONGIT Innovation Fund has awarded funding to three cutting-edge tech projects: CHF 100,000 seed loans for returning winners Planeto and HekeTiss, and a CHF 50,000 grant for newcomer LightEye.

CERN and UNIGE spin-offs awarded FIF Funding

2 July 2024

WattAnyWhere provides a fuel cell-based, pollutant-free generator that converts renewable ethanol into clean electricity for Electric Vehicle (EV) fast-charging.

WattAnyWhere raises CHF 2.2 million to convert ethanol into clean electricity

1 July 2024

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (June 2024)

26 June 2024

Three heritage buildings in Neuchâtel are nearing completion with 33,300 solar tiles from CSEM and Freesuns, marking significant progress in the 2050 energy transition.

Neuchâtel equips heritage buildings with innovative solar roof tiles

25 June 2024

DePoly, a cleantech start-up specializing in advanced recycling of PET/Polyester plastics, has commenced the construction of its Showcase Plant in Monthey.

DePoly begins construction of Switzerland’s first plastic monomer recycling plant

25 June 2024

Sparrow Analytics is collaborating with Swiss Post to provide the country’s citizens with critical air quality information by equipping postal vehicles with its advanced sensors.

Sparrow Analytics partners with Swiss Post to deliver air quality information in major Swiss cities

12 June 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

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