We Grow Innovation

INNOVATE, SUCCEED, AND MEET THE GREATEST CHALLENGES

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.

Home of Innovations

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

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.

DEPsys

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

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

A biopharmaceutical company which develops and markets solutions in the sectors of reproductive and maternal health, urology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. It was originally founded in Sweden and set up business in the Vaud municipality of Saint-Prex in 2006.

Your Key-Partners

SPEI

Learn about financial incentives and support organizations

Innovaud

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10 Regional Organizations

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News

10/3/2024

Tourism in the Nyon Region

Discover Région Tourisme Nyon's activities in the field of tourism. This video is part of a series to mark the 20th anniversary of the association of communes, and to present its role and achievements in the various fields of action.

10/3/2024

Call for Projects [seal]

MULTIMEDIA - TRUST, SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN AN ULTRA-CONNECTED SOCIETY This is the theme of the 2nd call for projects of the [seal] program, conducted in collaboration with IMI - Initiative for Media Innovation and supported by the State of Vaud (SPEI). Prize: up to CHF 100,000 to fund a collaborative applied innovation project Application deadline: February 7, 2025

Events

10/4/2024

Petit Déj' des PME et start-up du canton de Vaud

Artificial intelligence: how can it be put to practical use in business?
Find out at the next Petit Déj'! (in French)

Y-PARC, salle EXPLORIA

10/8/2024

Forum Economie Nord vaudois

On the theme of "Mobility in Northern Vaud: Let's get moving".
In French

Salle du Casino, Orbe

10/16/2024

THE SPOT 2024 / Day 1

The best network accelerator in the sports industry, bringing together pioneers from sports organizations, companies, investors and academia in one place, by ThinkSport

SwissTech Convention Center

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