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Led by Aitana Neves, the center collaborates with national and international institutions to ensure that Switzerland remains at the forefront of pathogen research and data-driven solutions to global health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/fribourg-the-growth-hub-of-switzerland-a-video-series\/\">Fribourg: The Growth Hub of Switzerland \u2013 A Video Series (Part 2\/8)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second episode of the <em>Fribourg Growth Hub<\/em> series explores the canton\u2019s success in bioeconomy and Industry 4.0, two sectors that drive a substantial portion of its GDP. Featuring Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency, this episode highlights how Fribourg blends tradition and innovation, attracting global companies like Rolex and Nespresso while fostering cutting-edge advancements in automation, biotech and agritech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Intro to Fribourg&#039;s Economy and Demographics (Fribourg Growth Hub - 1\/8)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bXjB026Ap7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/trust-valley-launches-trust4smes-to-boost-cybersecurity-for-lake-geneva-region-smes\/\">Trust Valley launches Trust4SMEs to boost cybersecurity for Lake Geneva region SMEs<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trust Valley has launched Trust4SMEs, a pilot program to strengthen the cybersecurity of 25 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Lake Geneva region. Supported by leading cybersecurity companies and academic institutions, the initiative offers customized training, mentoring and consulting services at a reduced cost. With cyber threats on the rise, Trust4SMEs aims to strengthen Switzerland&#8217;s digital resilience and expand its reach nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/neuchatels-human-lean-diagnostics-cluster-is-set-to-welcome-its-first-tenants\/\">Neuch\u00e2tel\u2019s Human Lean Diagnostics cluster is set to welcome its first tenants<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Human Lean Diagnostics (HLD) innovation cluster in Neuch\u00e2tel is preparing to welcome its first tenants in June 2025. Dedicated to advancing medical diagnostics, the cluster will focus on point-of-care medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, digital health solutions and automation. 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