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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6/25/2025
This call for projects, proposed in collaboration with GIM, aims to stimulate collaborative innovation to propose solutions that meet the challenges of digital security in industrial environments, whether in terms of protecting control systems (ICS), securing operational technologies (OT) or the Zero Trust approach. Pre-project submission deadline: August 30, 2025
6/23/2025
Biopôle is expanding its offer with 18 private laboratory units, from 30 to 75 m², available this fall. Unlike the existing StartLab and Superlab, these laboratories are designed for companies that are ready to operate independently, while benefiting from the collaborative spirit of a shared facility.
10/28/2025
H4 proposes its 1st meeting to bring together the field and innovation: open to all profiles motivated to advance care and healthcare - professionals, startups, researchers, citizens, students... 5 startups will pitch to a panel of healthcare professionals, followed by a convivial networking aperitif.
H4- Institut et Haute École de la Santé La Source, Beaulieu, Lausanne