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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.
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.
The canton of Vaud is a leading European hub in terms of technology and innovation, most notably in research and development.
A dense network of schools and universities of global renown have placed the canton of Vaud at the forefront of education and research.
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 has developed a smart grid management solution. Building on its robust growth in Switzerland, DEPsys now aims to expand globally.
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.
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11/4/2024
MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Awards recognizes four Swiss Startups 01.11.2024 MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, celebrated the winners of its 2024 Early-Stage Startup Accelerator Program, as well as the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Climate Resilience Prize laureate. This year, four of the winners are from Switzerland, Myriad Optics cashing the Platinum Award CHF 80’000 Prize.
With the receipt of the De Novo Marketing Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration Distalmotion is set to bring its surgical robot, Dexter into the US. This will expand access to its robotic assisted surgery in the hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers, where over 90 percent of inguinal hernia repairs are currently performed.
11/22/2024
The BioAlps Networking Day, bringing together the major players in the field: researchers, industrialists, start-ups, investors and public authorities, offers a captivating programme, tackling sustainability issues (linked to health and nutrition) in biotech, pharma and foodtech.
HEIA-FR, boulevard de Pérolles 80, 1700 Fribourg
11/27/2024
A unique day full of technology and inspiration, bringing together speakers and a selection of startupsMorning: 4th edition of Building Trust in HealthAfternoon: 5th GlobalTech Summit Lausanne
Hôtel Beau-Rivage Lausanne