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Biopôle-based Legacy Healthcare has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. FDA for Cinainu, a topical botanical drug for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata in patients aged two and older.

Legacy Healthcare’s botanical treatment receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation

21 October 2026

Japanese GreenTech company Green Science Alliance (GSA) has opened a laboratory at Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne, in the canton of Bern. The lab will develop a technology that regenerates valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.

Japanese GreenTech company GSA opens a battery recycling lab in Biel/Bienne

19 October 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2026)

5 October 2026

MoleSense and Impli, both based at the Biopôle life sciences campus, have been selected by Germany's Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation to develop biosensors capable of continuously measuring at least four hormones over seven days.

MoleSense and Impli selected for the SPRIND Challenge on continuous hormone monitoring

3 August 2026

Geneva has been named European Capital of Brain Health 2026 by the European Academy of Neurology, in recognition of its research and innovation ecosystem.

Geneva named European Capital of Brain Health 2026

6 July 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Business environment

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (June 2026)

29 June 2026

At a recent BioAlps INSIDE event in Fribourg, the Biofactory Competence Center showcased how its bioprocess expertise helps partners across Western Switzerland move from research to production, with collaborations spanning Lausanne start-up Regenosca and the CHUV.

Fribourg’s Biofactory Competence Center turns biotech research into scalable production

23 June 2026

The 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, published by IMD, places Switzerland third among 70 economies, behind Singapore and Hong Kong, while the country retains the global lead in government efficiency and infrastructure.

Switzerland ranks third in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

22 June 2026

Geneva-based femtech start-up TrialHer has converted early demand into paid pilots with two companies in the UK and Europe, and was selected to join the WHO/Europe Public Health Innovation Platform.

Geneva femtech TrialHer secures first paid pilots and WHO selection

15 June 2026

Business environment

The Marly Innovation Center reaches 200 companies and 1,000 jobs in 2026

15 June 2026

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