Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2025)

From futuristic flying freight to lifesaving bedside neurosurgery and a new global innovation crown, discover Western Switzerland’s top stories from September 2025.

Is Switzerland Future-Ready? (A Conversation with Isabelle Chappuis)

In this Getting Serious podcast episode, Swiss MP and futurist Isabelle Chappuis discusses how Switzerland can prepare for the future of work, AI disruption, and emerging threats, while promoting emotional intelligence and analog resilience. This episode is available on YouTube and Spotify.

Rhovica raises CHF 2.3 million to advance bedside neurosurgery navigation

Bern-based Rhovica has secured CHF 2.3 million to accelerate development of SoNav, a bedside navigation system for neurocritical care. The technology improves safety and speed in emergency procedures such as ventricular drainage.

Meanwhile opens its first international subsidiary in Fribourg

French robotics company Meanwhile has chosen Fribourg for its first international subsidiary. The move strengthens its service capacity in Switzerland and marks a new step in the company’s European growth in autonomous mobile logistics.

Corintis tops 2025 Swiss Startup Awards as ranking marks 15th anniversary

Lausanne-based Corintis has claimed first place in the 2025 Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards for its microfluidic cooling tech in AI and semiconductors. Deeptech, cleantech, and legaltech dominated the rankings, underlining Switzerland’s innovation depth.

CSEM and cellvie automate mitochondria isolation for clinical use

A new platform developed by cellvie and Neuchâtel’s CSEM automates mitochondria isolation for therapeutic use in ischemia-reperfusion injuries. The innovation brings mitochondrial therapies one step closer to clinical trials and scalable deployment.

Geneva’s Fly-Box secures CHF 3 million to advance flying freight platforms

Start-up Fly-Box has raised CHF 3 million to develop its silent, zero-emission hydrofoil platforms for container transport. Trials on Lake Geneva and upcoming demos in Dubai highlight the project’s global ambitions in sustainable logistics.

Switzerland tops global innovation ranking for the 15th consecutive year

Switzerland remains the world’s most innovative economy, according to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2025. The country leads in knowledge creation, collaboration, and industrial application, despite a global slowdown in R&D investment.