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Vandria, a Lausanne-based biotech pioneer in mitochondrial therapeutics, has dosed the first participants in a Phase 1 clinical trial for its lead compound, VNA-318, marking a critical step toward addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Vandria begins clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drug VNA-318

7 January 2025

Lausanne-based start-up Precisia Care has raised CHF 1 million in funding to enhance hospital resource management and improve patient safety through its AI-powered, real-time clinical data solutions.

Precisia Care secures CHF 1 million to optimize hospital resource management with AI

6 January 2025

Romande Energie has partnered with Fribourg-based start-up YORD to drive energy efficiency in building heating systems, supporting Switzerland’s decarbonization goals.

Romande Energie invests in YORD to boost building energy efficiency

2 December 2024

EPFL and the canton of Fribourg have announced the creation of six additional research chairs at EPFL's Fribourg campus, strengthening its role as a hub for sustainable innovation in the built environment.

EPFL’s Fribourg campus expands with six new research chairs by 2030

2 December 2024

Empa’s newly inaugurated DroneHub on the NEST campus aims to redefine the role of drones and robotics in addressing global environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Empa inaugurates a pioneering facility for sustainability robotics

25 November 2024

The Swiss Data Science Center is expanding its activities to Biopôle in Lausanne, supported by CHF 7.5 million in funding from the canton of Vaud, reinforcing its position as a hub for data science and AI.

The Swiss Data Science Center establishes a permanent presence at Biopôle in Lausanne

25 November 2024

Indian deep-tech start-up CynLr has inaugurated its first international design and research center in Prilly, marking a major milestone in its mission to revolutionize robotics with visual intelligence technology.

CynLr opens new design and research center in Prilly and raises CHF 10 million

20 November 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, innovation is essential for both start-ups and large corporations. However, the journey from idea to marketable product is often complex, and navigating innovation ecosystems can provide critical support.

Accelerating innovation: insights from EPFL’s Soft Landing program

12 November 2024

Celebrating three decades of fostering innovation, the FIT has invested CHF 70 million in Swiss start-ups, generating thousands of jobs and raising nearly CHF 2.9 billion. The foundation announced a rebranding to reflect its evolving focus.

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology celebrates 30 years of supporting Swiss start-ups

4 November 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October 2024)

29 October 2024

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