VAUD: We grow innovation
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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5/7/2026
The winners of the 2026 Entreprendre Lausanne Région Awards were announced on Wednesday evening at the end of the awards ceremony held at Beaulieu, Lausanne. The PERL Trophy, worth CHF 50,000, was awarded to PAVE Space. Three Innovation Awards, each worth CHF 10,000, were presented to WasteFlow, Rea Diagnostics and SurfAce Cleantech. The Jury’s Favourite Award and the People’s Choice Award, each worth CHF 10,000, were presented to Birds&Co
4/30/2026
The printing machinery industry, glaucoma prevention and monitoring, support for those with addictive behaviours, and the processing of responses to parliamentary questions: for their second call for proposals, the SDSC and the Canton have selected four projects from among 57 submissions. A data management training course is also helping 14 companies and institutions to launch a prototype using AI.
5/19/2026 - 5/20/2026
Powered by the EHL Innovation Hub, the Summit invites us to expand the boundaries of human potential and to reimagine a shared future, one where humanity remains at the center of progress.
EHL Hospitality Business School
5/19/2026
Shape the Future of AI-Driven Invention - Join senior leaders in R&D, intellectual property, and innovation at the AI-Assisted Invention Summit 2026. An exclusive, by application only event exploring how AI is transforming invention creation and scientific discovery at the world’s leading enterprises.
IMD Business School
5/26/2026
Are you looking to launch a business venture? Join the ‘Matinale des nouveaux entrepreneurs’ event, organised by the Centre Patronal! On the agenda: exploring the key steps to success, choosing the right legal structure, understanding legal obligations, and discovering the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. In partnership with the Lausanne Région regional association and the Association of Notaries of Vaud.
Centre Patronal