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.
Since establishing itself in Aigle in 2008, APCO Technologies has enjoyed significant growth in the space, energy and heavy industry sectors. The family-run business has gone from strength to strength, and now works with the Swiss Space Center and on the European Ariane 6 rocket.
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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11/16/2018
The City of Lausanne and EHL Group sign a convention for the development and rehabilitation of the Lausanne neighborhood of Chalet-à-Gobet, to create the first Innovation Hub dedicated to hospitality in Europe. This new Innovation Hub will host an incubator and several research projects that combine academic research with the flexibility and audacity of young entrepreneurs. This pivotal meeting place reflects EHL’s position as one of the global centers for technological research, innovation and competitiveness.
The Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (FSEA) and The Swiss Aid to Mountains Inhabitants teamed up to make adult training in digital transformation more accessible. Indeed, small and micro businesses can now get 50% discount for their employees.
11/19/2018
The Investors’ Battle is the event to get the insider scoop on the different profiles of investors and on what they are really looking for.
Y-PARC, Yverdon-les-Bains
11/22/2018
The tools of successA special event dedicated at technological and innovative SMEs to present the ecosystem supporting innovation in Vaud. The event will showcase concrete examples in a fun way and will be moderated by the Swiss comedian Didier Charlet, alias Simon Perruchet!
Pré-aux-Moines, Théâtre de Cossonay
12/6/2018
On St. Nicholas's day on December 6, all the occupants of the Ateliers de Renens will open their doors to the public. Come and discover them as well as many animations, scientific experiences, novelties, and new Christmas presents ideas for the whole family!
Ateliers de Renens