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

Lunaphore

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

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

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.

Your Key-Partners

SPEI

Learn about financial incentives and support organizations

Innovaud

Accelerate your innovation projects

10 Regional Organizations

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News

11/4/2024

MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Awards recognizes four Swiss Startups

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.

11/4/2024

Surgical robot gets greenlight to enter the US market

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.

Events

11/22/2024

BioAlps Networking Day 2024: The Swiss Health Valley's flagship


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

Building Trust in Health

A unique day full of technology and inspiration, bringing together speakers and a selection of startups

Morning: 4th edition of Building Trust in Health
Afternoon: 5th GlobalTech Summit Lausanne

Hôtel Beau-Rivage Lausanne

11/27/2024

GlobalTech Summit Lausanne

A unique day full of technology and inspiration, bringing together speakers and a selection of startups

Morning: 4th edition of Building Trust in Health
Afternoon: 5th GlobalTech Summit Lausanne

Hôtel Beau-Rivage Lausanne

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