Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
planetary Raises CHF 16 Million to Advance Microprotein Production
planetary, a Geneva-based startup developing sustainable food ingredients through fermentation, has secured a CHF 16 million Series A funding round, complemented by CHF 6 million in credit. Over the last few month, the startup raises nearly CHF 34 million. The new financing will support the expansion of its fermentation infrastructure and the development of its…
Read MoreSeprify and BIOGRUND Join Forces
SilvaAlba™, a plant-based cellulose alternative to titanium dioxyde will developed by Seprify will be used by BIOGRUND, a specialist in coating solutions.
Read MoreFour Vaud-based Projects Awarded FIT Impact Grants
Four innovative projects from the canton of Vaud have each been awarded a CHF 10,000 grant from the FIT Fondation pour l’Innovation Technologique through its FIT Impact program. Emerging from University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the H4 ecosystem, the selected initiatives—FineTouch Academy, Phonemia, SODA, and TYTOdb—address key challenges in healthcare, education, and environmental monitoring. FineTouch…
Read MoreONWARD Medical secures €40 million
ONWARD Medical has successfully raised more than €40 million in a capital increase, marking a significant milestone in its mission to restore movement and independence in people with spinal cord injuries. The financing round includes a €25 million investment from EQT Life Sciences, alongside strong support from leading institutional and sector-specialist investors. This new funding…
Read MoreBioproduction Congress Lyon
The 11th Bioproduction Congress (BIOPC2026) will take place on 22 – 23 September 2026, in Lyon, France. The event is co-organized by MabDesign and A3P. The Bioproduction Congress is the annual event of the biopharmaceutical production sector where stakeholders from Europe gather together to showcase and exchange the latest innovations in bioprocessing. This dynamic event promotes…
Read MoreBioproduction Forum
The Bioproduction Forum is taking place on 2-3 June 2026 in Lausanne. The event is co-organized by MabDesign and A3P. This event brings together Europe’s biopharmaceutical community to explore the latest advances shaping the future of bioproduction. Designed as a complementary addition to the long-standing Bioproduction Congress in Lyon, this first edition aims to broaden the…
Read MoreHuman Health by Design – Call For Project
Apply before 31 May 2026 for the H4 Human Health by Design programme, and get a 6-month support and up to CHF 10,000 in non-dilutive funding. Human Health by Design supports early‑stage startups developing medical devices or digital health solutions, combining clinical immersion through H4 | La Source with the design expertise of Enabled by Design (EPFL/ECAL). The programme…
Read MoreThree Life Sciences Companies Finalist of the Strategis Award
The jury of the Prix Strategis selected five companies, to advance to the final round of the competition. Three of them are Swiss Health Valley projects. Irmos Technologies AG, which develops solutions to extend the lifespan of infrastructure. Neology SA, which offers a clean alternative to diesel. Virtuosis AI, specialized in intelligent vocal biomarkers. Isospec…
Read More3 Rs Day
The 3 Rs Day will take place at the Biozentrum in Basel on 11 June 2026, and will focus on advancing the 3Rs in immunology and infectious disease 3Rs Day is the Swiss 3RCC’s flagship annual event, bringing together researchers, animal welfare officers and professionals working with animals in research to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration and discuss…
Read MoreMicronarc Prize x PX Group
Apply before 31 August 2026 for the Micronarc Prize x PX Group and try to get CHF 5,000 and a booth at one of Micronarc’s events This annual award recognizes subcontractors in French-speaking Switzerland active in the field of micro- and nanotechnologies—that is, companies that contribute to their clients’ success through technological, business, or service…
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