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

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.

DEPsys

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

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

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.

Your Key-Partners

SPEI

Learn about financial incentives and support organizations

Innovaud

Accelerate your innovation projects

10 Regional Organizations

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We are here to support you

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Develop an innovation project

Find land or premises

Obtain financing

News

11/16/2023

Un nouveau réseau d'innovation pour l'hydrogène bas carbone

Un nouveau pas a été franchi, ce mardi 14 novembre 2023, dans le domaine de l’hydrogène dans le canton de Vaud avec la création du Réseau H2 Suisse Romande.

11/13/2023

Call for applications: RENT Innovation Awards

The RENT innovation prize, supported by the canton of Vaud, is aimed at companies active in the property sector (PropTech, CleanTech, FinTech, Construction). Do you have a disruptive solution for the property market? Then send in your application now and come and pitch in front of a professional jury on 24 January.

Events

12/6/2023

ClimateTech Investing Forum

Focused on the technologies explicitly focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or addressing the impacts of global warming, the forum will showcase up to 40 of the latest investment opportunities throughout the sector, feature an unrivalled forum programme giving first-hand insight and opinion from senior-level ClimateTech investors and experts and provide dedicated pre-arranged One-To-One meetings between all attende

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