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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 and research centers.
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.
A pioneer in the management of autonomous vehicle fleets, scale-up Bestmile now sells its technology to be used in many cities in Switzerland and around the world.
Combagroup 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 has developed a smart grid management solution. Building on its robust growth in Switzerland, DEPsys now aims to expand globally.
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2/25/2021
Relying on its long agricultural tradition, the canton of Vaud has seen the agri-food sector develop over a century ago with the creation of Nestlé in 1905. Since then, the local foodtech ecosystem has become a world reference in sustainable food and nutrition innovation.
2/23/2021
Seven companies, Akselos, bNovate Technologies, Inait, Iprova, Predictive Layer, SwissBorg and Visium join the Scale Up Vaud program in 2021. In total, 34 Vaud-based firms are part of the label, today.
3/1/2021
This full-day track, will consist of two parts. The first part will focus more on AI methods and resources used for analyzing food and nutrition data with regard to personalized nutrition and medicine, while the second part will be focused on AI analysis for food safety and traceability.
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3/5/2021
For the second edition of PDJ 2021, the CVCI and Innovaud are taking you across the Channel to discover the effects of Brexit on the economic activities of Vaud companies, and what you need to know to best prepare for the changes to come.
3/8/2021
This year programme will include HealthTech Innovation Day, focusing on Investment & Partnership in MedTech and Digital Health, and Pandemic Response Day, focusing on new developments in tackling pandemic. Keynotes and panels from industry leaders as well as over 20 corporate presentations by public, private and growth companies, await you.