Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
Switzerland – Australia Call For Proposals
Apply before 17 June 2026, the SNSF and the Australia National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are launching a call for proposals in the field of AI-supported healthcare. This call for joint research projects (JRPs) allows researchers in Switzerland to collaborate with academic partners in Australia. The theme of this collaboration is: artificial intelligence…
Read MoreSwitzerland-South Korea Call For Projects
Swiss and South Korean participants are invited to submit proposals, before 30 June 2026, for joint projects in the research and development of innovative applications and products with strong commercial potential in Switzerland and South Korea. This call for projects is open to Swiss and South Korean partners. It aims to encourage innovation, in the…
Read MoreCAS Personalized Molecular Oncology
Registration is open for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Personalized Molecular Oncology (PMO) — 2026–2027 session! Are you a biologist, bioinformatician, pathologist, or clinician working in oncology or precision medicine?Want to better understand how patients’ molecular profiles are generated and interpreted using cutting-edge technologies such as next-generation sequencing and targeted therapies? This programme…
Read MoreBiotools Community: A New Milestone for the Swiss Health Valley
Western Switzerland is taking a decisive step forward in strengthening its innovation ecosystem with the launch of the Biotools Community, a joint initiative by Innovaud, BioAlps and Biopôle Lausanne. This new platform aims to structure and accelerate a rapidly emerging segment of the life sciences industry, positioning the region as a European hub for biotools…
Read MoreFENRIV Research Award
Apply before 1 September 2026 for the Egon Naef Foundation for In Vitro Research’s Research Award The Egon Naef Foundation for In Vitro Research’s Research Award for Alternative Methods aims to contribute to a significant reduction in the number of laboratory animals. The E. Naef Foundation was established in 1998 with the aim of encouraging…
Read MoreDiverssity, MoleSense and Performance Mouthguard each receive Tech Seed Loans
Three innovations have been recognized by the Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT), with three start-ups receiving Tech Seed loans. First, Diverssity received CHF 50,000 for its therapeutic, multisensory game “My Magic Room,” designed for neurodiverse adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Next is MoleSense, which will be able to develop its wearable skin sensor for…
Read MoreVenture Leaders Biotech 2026: 10 innovative biotech startups selected for the Boston roadshow
Ten startups, 4 of them from the Swiss Health Valley, have been selected for the 2026 Venture Leaders Biotech programme, which will take them to Boston from May 31st to June 5th as part of the Swiss National Startup Team. During their roadshow, the entrepreneurs will connect with international investors and industry leaders, acquiring expertise…
Read MoreDexterous Endoscopes receives CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick
The EPFL spin-off Dexterous Endoscopes has obtained CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to develop endoscopes with variable stiffness that provide surgeons with greater control and advanced tissue dissection capabilities. The medtech startup aims to enable new minimally invasive procedures in hard-to-reach areas within the sinuses and larynx, with future applications in other organs. Millions of…
Read MoreThe Swiss Data Science Center Opens Headquarters at Biopôle in Lausanne
The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) inaugurating its headquarters at the Biopôle campus in Lausanne, as part of a strategic partnership with the State of Vaud. This is the first time that SDSC has had a space independent of its partner institutions – EPFL, ETH Zurich, and PSI – thereby strengthening its presence in French-speaking…
Read MoreGreen Lab Symposium
The Green Lab Symposium is taking place on 11 June 2026 at Life Science Centre PULSE – Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne Green Lab is an initiative of the association ‘Green Building Switzerland’. This non-profit organisation acts as a competent catalyst to strengthen the competitiveness of Swiss cutting-edge research through innovative and sustainable laboratories. The Green Lab Symposium is…
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