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VAUD: We grow innovation

The canton of Vaud is the main center for research and innovation in Switzerland and is one of the wealthiest regions in the world.

Science and industry work hand in hand thanks to the presence of globally renowned universities, research centers and companies, providing entrepreneurs with endless possibilities for innovation.

Our Assets

Industrial expertise

Industry in Vaud is based on expertise handed down over many generations, which has seen plenty of prime examples of firms earning a reputation for "Swiss Made" quality through the years.

Center of innovation

The canton of Vaud is a leading European hub in terms of technology and innovation, most notably in research and development.

Leading education

A dense network of schools and universities of global renown have placed the canton of Vaud at the forefront of education and research.

Our Leading Companies

Apco Technologies
Bombardier
DEPsys
ecoRobotix
Hublot
Incyte
Swissquote

Our Key Sectors

Information & Digital Technologies

Life Sciences & Health

Research & Development

Scale-Ups

Blockchain

AI & Machine Learning

Our Success Stories

Lunaphore

Lunaphore has developed a device used to analyze and identify cancerous tissue in less than 15 minutes. The startup plans to market its technology to hospitals and research labs.

DEPsys

DEPsys has developed a smart grid management solution. Building on its robust growth in Switzerland, DEPsys now aims to expand globally.

CleanGreens

CleanGreens uses new environmentally-friendly technologies including a mobile aeroponic system that is unique in the world. Lettuce and aromatic herbs are sprayed with water and nutrients using retractable vertical nozzles.

Your Key-Partners

SPEI

Learn about financial incentives and support organizations

Innovaud

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10 Regional Organizations

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Vaud news

3/24/2026

Biotools: an emerging sector targeted by Innovaud

‘Biotools’ represent a new category of product-focused, unregulated solutions designed for the biopharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Innovaud will be discussing this emerging segment during a panel discussion at Startup Days – don’t miss it!

3/18/2026

Sustainable Transition: 473 Companies in Vaud Take Action

In three years, the Sustainable Economy Support Fund (FSED) has supported 473 businesses in Vaud, accounting for 6.5% of the canton’s private-sector jobs. The projects supported have already attracted more than 58 million francs in investment into the Vaud economy. Every franc of public funding has generated more than three times that amount in private investment.

Agenda

4/20/2026 - 4/21/2026

Micronarc Alpine Meeting 20266

This two-day conference aims to stimulate networking. The program will feature a selection of high-level speakers and presentations. A small exhibition will be held in parallel for those who wish to promote their company and products.

Villars-sur-Ollon

4/21/2026

INNDUSTRY: Community of SME Executives – Launch Event

Do you run a small or medium-sized industrial business in the canton of Vaud and want to access practical support (funding, guidance, AI, collaborative projects, networking) without wasting time trying to figure out the various programs? Innovaud looks forward to seeing you at this event!

Explorit, Yverdon

4/22/2026 - 4/23/2026

HackSummit 2026

‍The systems we used to rely on were designed for geopolitical stability, abundant labour, and predictable global trade. Can we rebuild the physical and economic assets society depends on, now that the assumptions behind them are breaking down?

Beaulieu, Lausanne

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