SDSC and Canton of Vaud Support Bewe Lab and Perivision 

Bewe Lab and Perivision are among the four companies selected by Canton de Vaud and the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) to join a new programme to help companies boost their projects with artificial intelligence and data science. The goal is to establish artificial intelligence as a key part of the Vaud economy.

Bewe Lab: gamification to tackle addictive behaviors

Based in Epalinges, the UNIFR spinoff Bewe Lab is addressing a complex and often overlooked challenge: understanding and managing compulsive behaviors. The startup has developed a gamified mobile application capable of estimating cravings—such as those linked to obesity or addiction—by analysing users’ reaction times. These subtle behavioral signals provide valuable insights into the intensity and evolution of compulsive urges. Through its collaboration with the SDSC, Bewe Lab aims to refine its data analysis models, improving the accuracy and clinical relevance of its predictions. The project brings together partners from hospitals, health insurers, and the medtech sector, reflecting a broader trend toward integrated, data-driven care pathways. Ultimately, the ambition is clear: enable earlier intervention and more personalized support for patients, using tools that are both accessible and scalable.

Perivision: advancing glaucoma care with AI powered diagnostics

Also based in Epalinges, Perivision is tackling another major public health issue: glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The company has developed an innovative platform that uses virtual reality headsets to measure how the disease affects a patient’s visual field. This approach provides clinicians with more precise and functional insights than traditional methods. With support from the SDSC, Perivision is now working to enhance its predictive capabilities by integrating and analysing clinical data from patients treated at the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital. The goal is to improve early detection and monitoring—key factors in slowing disease progression and preserving vision.

A broader ecosystem driving innovation

These two projects are part of a wider programme backed by the Canton of Vaud, which has committed CHF 7.5 million between 2024 and 2028 to foster collaborative innovation in data science. The initiative reflects a clear strategy: support practical, scalable AI solutions, encourage collaboration between startups, academia, and public institutions. And furthermore, anchor data-driven innovation within the regional economy. The strong response to the call for projects—57 submissions across sectors such as healthcare, energy, and industry—also highlights the growing interest in leveraging data as a strategic asset. The four selected projects, Bewe Lab, Perivision, BOBST Mex Sa and the Department of Digital Technology and Information Systems (DGNSI) will get up to CHF 125,000 in financial support, the expertise of SDSC data scientists and engineers and 12 months of support to bring their project to fruition.

➡️ Source: SDSC Press Release | 📸 ©BioAlps, Bewe, Perivision, SDSC