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8/12/2019

Applications are now open for the Prix à l'Innovation by Région de Nyon

Région de Nyon grants each year a prize of CHF 50'000 to one or several companies boosting local economy, in the field of life science, precision engineering, ICT, food industry, tourism, cleantech, tourism, international sport or manufacturing. Applications will be open until October 31.

7/31/2019

Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund raises CHF 190 million and begins investing

The Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund, launched in February this year by the Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation, has successfully concluded its first round of fundraising, in an amount totalling CHF 190 million. In consequence, the fund can from August start investing in Swiss start-ups and growth-stage innovative SMEs.

7/29/2019

Switzerland shields its position as the world‘s most innovative country

For the 9th consecutive year, Switzerland has maintained its title as the world’s most innovative country according to the Global Innovation Index. The country is a world leader in several key innovation indicators, including PCT patent applications by origin.

7/23/2019

Synthèse sur la situation économique du canton de Vaud

Le "Portrait et situation conjoncturelle de l’économie vaudoise" est mis à jour deux fois par an sur le site internet de Statistique Vaud. Pour juin 2019, l’ensemble des éléments présentés porte à croire que la croissance du PIB vaudois pourrait être révisée légèrement à la hausse, mais les incertitudes qui pourraient influencer négativement la conjoncture restent bien présentes.

7/17/2019

Switzerland as a Blockchain Hub today and tomorrow

Digital Switzerland talked to Alexander Denzler, Head of Blockchain Lab at the University of Applied Science in Lucerne and Director of the Crypto Valley Conference, about everything blockchain-related and Switzerland’s role in it.

7/16/2019

Kare Knowledgeware: a Vaud success story

Kare Knowledgeware is a British AI startup operating in the area of automated knowledge management and customer support. The company has chosen to expand their business to Lausanne in order to benefit from the tech talent pool and clear commercial opportunities. Discover the following interview with kare’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Michele Sama available on Switzerland Global Enterprise's Website.

7/11/2019

A global Blockchain accelerator launches in Switzerland

"Blockchain propulsion" has launched a new global accelerator program financed by fees and equity stakes to support blockchain-based startups in raising funds, scaling and expanding globally. Selected projects will benefit from an end-to-end program and gain access to a global network. The accelerator has launched hubs in Switzerland, Brazil, China, UAE and India.

6/15/2019

Prévisions 2019-2021 pour l'économie suisse

D'après les analyses de l'institut CREA, l'économie suisse devrait se replier nettement en 2019 avant d'accélérer, d'abord modestement en 2020 et plus fortement en 2021. Cette année, la conjoncture a commencé à être impactée par les mauvaises performances de l'économie européenne - cela à travers les exportations. La plupart des PME exportatrices ne désespèrent cependant pas, et presque la moitié s'attendent malgré tout à une croissance de leurs exportations pour la fin de l'année.

6/13/2019

Top 10 Biotechs in Lausanne

As per blogger David Cox, Lausanne is perhaps best known as a hub of international sport, but what many outsiders may not realize is that it’s also one of Switzerland’s biggest biotech hubs.