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.
The largest French-speaking region of Switzerland is located at the heart of Europe, in a particularly safe and secure environment at the foot of the Alps and on the shores of Lake Geneva. As well as breath-taking landscapes, it offers a multitude of sporting and family activities and a quality of life recognized – and envied! – the world over.
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.
DEPsys has developed a smart grid management solution. Building on its robust growth in Switzerland, DEPsys now aims to expand globally.
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.
MindMaze is a spin-off from the EPFL which has revolutionized neurological treatment. The start-up’s neurological retraining system is behind its rise to prominence in the unicorn category, i.e., new companies worth over a billion dollars.
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11/17/2019
University of Lausanne is strengthening its support for entrepreneurship and innovation by creating a HUB whose official launch will be celebrated during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Discover this year how the GEW, a world-renowned event in entrepreneurship, is setting up in Lausanne. Dedicated to the theme of demystified entrepreneurship, GEW will be the subject of workshops, conferences and business lunches for students from all UNIL faculties from 18 to 21 November 2019.
11/15/2019
Pour Raphaël Conz, responsable de l'unité Entreprises au Service de la promotion de l'économie et de l'innovation (SPEI) de l'État de Vaud, l'innovation permet de renouveler et de diversifier le tissu économique. Le défi réside dans la formation des talents. Une interview vidéo réalisée par Vaud Innove, dans le cadre de l'étude menée par la BCV, Innovaud et la CVCI.
11/18/2019
Third edition of the Seedstars Expansion Program is a unique occasion for Vaud startups to meet the most talented entrepreneurs from emerging countries. 10 startups will travel - free of charge - to attend one of the 4 Seedstars Regional Summits. From 18 to 22 November, the CEE Summit will take place in Kazakhstan.
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
11/19/2019
For the EPFL, 2019 marks 50th year of transferring cutting-edge technology to industry. To mark the occasion, the institution isholding a special Innovation Day inviting industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs to share their experience and vision. Entrepreneurs with an exceptional path will give an overview of their experience, their determination to succeed and how EPFL has been contributing to their success.
Rolex Learning Center, Lausanne
Free tickets for PME & Startups
For its 3rd edition, the Challenge offers the opportunity to innovative companies and designers of the region to collaborate for improving the attractiveness of their products or services.
ECAL