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Beech Biotech Secures €500,000 Grant
Lausanne-based startup Beech Biotech has been awarded €500,000 through the BioInnovation Institute (BII) Venture Lab programme to accelerate the development of a novel placenta-impermeable antibody aimed at treating preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Addressing a Critical Unmet Medical Need Preeclampsia remains a major global health challenge, affecting millions of pregnancies each year. The condition,…
Read MoreFuture of Health Grant (FoHG) – Spring Batch
Future of Health Grant (FoHG) selected six innovative startups for its spring batch. Switzerland’s digital health transformation is gaining momentum, as seen in the record-breaking 243 applications received by the Future of Health Grant (FoHG) for its Spring Batch. This program, backed by CSS Insurance and the EPFL Innovation Park, supports startups in digital…
Read MoreTwo Geneva-based startups and projects get fundings by FONGIT
“Patient-specific post-operative orthoses for hallux valgus” project and Immitra Bio GmbH have been selected to receive funding through the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), aimed at fostering innovation and advancing sustainable solutions in the Canton of Geneva. CHF 50,000 FIF Grant awarded to “Patient-specific post-operative orthoses for hallux valgus” project Led by engineer Alexandre…
Read MoreGeneva Unveils Master Plan To Become An Innovation Hub
The State of Geneva has unveiled an ambitious master plan aimed at transforming the canton into a global innovation hub. In addition to the CHF 10 million already invested annually in the sector, an extra CHF 11 million will be injected over the next three years, until 2027. Unveiled at Campus Biotech by State Councilor…
Read MoreCSEM receives a CHF 3 Million Funding from Canton of Neuchâtel
The Canton of Neuchâtel has announced a strategic initiative to support the semiconductor industry, recognizing its pivotal role in technological innovation and economic growth. As part of this plan, the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) will receive CHF 3 million in innovation funding between 2024 and 2028, enabling it to modernize its equipment…
Read MoreNeurosoft Bioelectronics sets record for most electrodes in a soft and stretchable brain interface tested in a human
Neurosoft Bioelectronics SA, a Swiss neurotechnology startup based at Campus Biotech in Geneva, has achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of its high channel count brain interface in the first two human patients. This milestone was reached in February 2025 at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, where a team led by…
Read MorePhilippe Renevey Wins CSEM Inventor Award 2025
More than two decades after CSEM pioneered wrist-based pulse monitoring, engineer Philippe Renevey is being honored with the CSEM Inventor Award 2025 for his revolutionary PulseSpeed patent. This breakthrough innovation enables high-precision heart rate measurement, opening new possibilities for wearable health technology. The Science Behind PulseSpeed Whether jogging, climbing stairs, or simply walking, smartwatches…
Read MoreDebiotech : Pioneering Medical Device Innovation since 35 Years
2025 marks a significant milestone for Debiotech as it celebrates 35 years of innovation in medical device development. The Vaud-based company also recently evolved into a contract engineering company. In 2025, Debiotech proudly celebrates 35 years of pioneering innovations in the medical device sector. With an outstanding legacy of excellence in designing advanced drug…
Read MoreSurvey: Ready for the Sustainable Transition?
Our partner, CleantechAlps, in collaboration with regional economic players, wants to better understand your challenges and needs to develop tailored solutions for sustainable transition. We thank you for answering the survey. With the arrival of ESG reporting, these new regulations will soon impact the entire economic landscape. By participating in this survey, you have…
Read MoreGeneva to Launch AI Hub for Healthcare and Neuromodulation
The University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), the Department of Health and Mobilities (DSM) of the Canton of Geneva, and the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuro Engineering have signed a three-party agreement to establish an AI reference hub focused on healthcare and neuromodulation. Set to launch in late 2025, this initiative aims to enhance the…
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