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Translational Medicine

DigeHealth has raised CHF 1.25 million to accelerate the development of a wearable device that continuously monitors gastrointestinal activity using acoustics and artificial intelligence.

DigeHealth raises CHF 1.25 million to advance continuous gastrointestinal monitoring

15 December 2025

Seven medtech start-ups have been selected for the inaugural sitem-insel Innovation Voucher program, further strengthening the canton of Bern’s growing position as a hub for translational medicine and applied life sciences innovation.

sitem-insel launches Innovation Voucher to support emerging medtech companies

10 December 2025

Geneva-based medtech company Spineart has secured a CHF 25 million investment from long-standing shareholders Gimv and EGS Beteiligungen (EGSB) to fuel its next phase of growth and global expansion.

Spineart raises CHF 25 million to accelerate global expansion and innovation

6 October 2025

BioAlps, the life sciences cluster of Western Switzerland, offers a dynamic network, an innovative and supportive environment and direct access to the region's vibrant life sciences ecosystem.

BioAlps, Western Switzerland’s life sciences cluster

This funding follows closely on the heels of the completion of enrollment of Spineart’s BAGUERA® C Intervertebral Disc (IDE) studies, which aim to push the boundaries of spinal surgery through extensive research and development efforts.

Spineart raises CHF 20 million to push the boundaries of spinal surgery

20 March 2024

Empa is one of the partners who established the new "Dynamic Imaging Center" (DIC) in Bern.

Opening of the Dynamic Imaging Center at sitem-insel in Bern

13 November 2023

The canton of Bern, with its continual focus on advancing medicine through research, technology, and collaboration, stands as destination rich in opportunities for companies aiming to grow and innovate in the fields of medicine and life sciences.

Bern’s thriving ecosystem for life sciences innovation

9 August 2023

1STMC: Switzerland’s first translational medicine conference

17 October 2022

Powering innovation with an interdisciplinary network

22 February 2022

Unique biosafety laboratory inaugurated in Bern

23 June 2020

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