Medusoil SA, a pioneer in the development of organic binder products, has been awarded a collaborative project by the Service of Innovation and Economic Promotion (SPEI) of the canton of Vaud. This collaboration involves, among others, partners such as Texum SA, a leader in road stabilization and fiber-reinforced concrete, and Agramat SA, a prominent real estate developer with expertise in materials. The consortium aims to address one of Switzerland's most pressing environmental challenges: the valorization of construction waste through the full-scale deployment of a recycling and bio-mineralization plant.

Orio Therapeutics, a Monthey (Valais)-based biotech company at the forefront of protein engineering for regenerative medicine, has completed its first funding round, securing CHF 500,000 from angel investors. The funds will propel the company’s upcoming plans, including preparations for its pre-clinical studies.

The coming months are poised to be busy for the founders of Parquery, rrreefs, ORamaVR and SOORT. The companies have been selected for various accelerator programs, where they will receive support and mentorship from experienced industry players to advance their solutions. Scandens and aiEndoscopic and MediRapp also stand in the spotlight of the Forbes 30Under30 Europe and BOOM Summit.

Nach einem erfolgreichen Pilotprojekt geht EnBW eine strategische Partnerschaft mit dem Baselbieter Cybersecurity-Unternehmen Narrowin ein. Die Zusammenarbeit wird ausgebaut, zudem hat sich das EnBW-Tochterunternehmen Enpulse am Spinoff der Universität Basel beteiligt. Mit knapp 30'000 Mitarbeitenden und einem Umsatz von mehr als 40 Milliarden Euro gehört EnBW zu den grössten Energieversorgern in Deutschland.

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The International Cooperation (IC) Forum in Switzerland announced the three winners of the IC Awards 2024, awarding companies with the greatest potential for deployment in international cooperation contexts. The first place, endowed with a gold medal, went to AIDONIC. ETH spin-off breathe medical and Ageospatial scored the second and third places. The awards were handed over by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis. 

Fotokite AG, a Swiss and US-based scale-up making fully autonomous tethered UAVs for firefighting and public safety teams, successfully closed its latest Series B financing round. The recent investment allows Fotokite to expand its public safety customer base, meet new market opportunities, develop additional product features, and scale up operations.

Der Finanzplaner  Philippe Muntwyler und die Produktspezialistin Chantal Heinis Hiroz bringen mit ihrem Startup Caveo eine Robo-Advisor-Lösung für den Vorsorgebereich auf den Markt. Dadurch können Privatpersonen ihre Versicherungs- und Vorsorgeprodukte umfassend digital verwalten und datengestützt optimieren.

Based on its proprietary fermentation technology, Kidemis converts low-value agricultural side streams into high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective protein-rich feed ingredients for the aquaculture industry. The financial support from Venture kick will accelerate its development to the next phase.

Nasdaq-listed Oculis has completed an oversubscribed private placement round, raising approximately $59 million from new and existing investors, extending its cash runway to 2026. This comes shortly after the company reported positive clinical results for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drug OCS-01. 

The Ticino-based startup Liberty MedTech has developed and successfully tested a full-scale prototype of its innovative rehabilitation device, the Liberty Rehabilitation Platform. The company aims to start clinical testing and certification by the end of the third quarter of 2024.

Das Babyfood-Startup yamo stellt per sofort den Betrieb ein. Eine Finanzierungsrunde, die den Fortbestand hätte sichern sollen, kam nicht zustande.

Lakestar closed its latest funds, Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II, for around $600 million to inject new capital into the next generation of European start-ups, bringing Lakestar’s assets under management to €2bn.

Following the closing of its preclinical studies, Swibrace in collaboration with Inselspital Bern is advancing its patented wrist braces for treating distal radius, rhizarthrosis, and scaphoid fractures into the clinical phase.

With the acquisition of Standard Notes, an encrypted notes-app, Proton has made its second acquisition to expand its portfolio. The Geneva based startup currently offers a suite of products, including the end-to-end encrypted email ProtonMail with over 100 million accounts.

Zurich-based startup progile developed the AI platform, TestResults.io, to empower software developers and testers to deliver high-quality software. The closing of its seed funding round provides the startup with the resources to advance its technology and expand into new markets.

Die Stadt Wien setzt als erste Millionenstadt smino ein. In Deutschland ist smino bereits in mehreren Städten und Kommunen erfolgreich im Einsatz – so etwa in Essen und Darmstadt. Insgesamt nutzen 27.000 Unternehmen Softwarelösung für Planungs- und Bauprojekte. 

Le 7 février dernier, Klode° s'est illustrée dans l'émission "Qui veut être mon associé" sur M6. Devant des millions de téléspectateurs et téléspectatrices, les inventeurs de la petite poubelle à compost sans odeur ont séduit Tony Parker et Kelly Massol. Aujourd'hui, plus de 10 000 exemplaires de leur produit phare ont été vendus.

In addition to CHF 100’000 from investors, Openversum has obtained a REPIC Roll Out project grant of CHF 500’000 to advance its technology over two years. This achievement marks the startup’s start into the industrial scale up phase as it nears its vision to make clean drinking water technologies accessible.

Bei CLEVERON, DuraMon und Auterion verstärken neue Teammitglieder mit Erfahrungen aus schnell wachsenden Unternehmen das Management. GOBugfree setzt auf zwei Co-CEOs und Indivi holt einen ehemaligen Biogen-Mitarbeiter als Chief Medical Officer an Bord.

Circunis baut einen Online-Marktplatz auf, über den Lebensmittelüberschüsse und Nebenströme gehandelt werden können. Nach dem Migros-Pionierfonds unterstützt nun auch die Seedling Foundation das Projekt. Damit ist die Aufbauphase nun vollständig finanziert.

Schlieren-based startup, Neurimmune, which develops drug candidates for central nervous system (CNS) and related protein aggregation diseases, has, in collaboration with its partner Alexion, advanced its drug candidate ALXN2220 into phase 3. This marks a significant step in the company’s journey to addressing the serious clinical condition ATTR-CM.  

Das Berner Startup honestmonday hat ein mit KI unterstütztes Tool für die Erstellung eines standardisierten digitalen Businessplans entwickelt. Die Berner Kantonalbank hat sich am Unternehmen beteiligt und setzt das Tool nun auch in der Beratung ein.

Medical Templates, the startup innovating the interventional radiology space, announced the receipt of the U.S. FDA clearance for its Cube Navigator software for planning of percutaneous, CT-guided interventions.

Startups from across Switzerland competed in various award comperitions worldwide, scoring the top position. Besides gaiing recognition, some statrtups will embark on a multi-week acceleration journey to advance their technology with suport from industry experts.

Fintech startup Obligate, which is at the forefront of institutional adoption in on-chain capital markets, has introduced its first bond issuance on Base. For this endeavour, the startup has partnered with Mikro Kapital, a Luxemburg based company specialized in impact finance and microfinance.

LEDCity, the leading innovator in intelligent lighting solutions, raised additional CHF 2 million from a private investor. This investment will drive product development and accelerate their international expansion. Despite the current difficult market situation for startups, LEDCity secured a total of CHF 5 million in funding over the 12 months.

Per 1. April 2024 hat Axpo das sechs Jahre alte Software-Startup LINIA übernommen. Seine Software erlaubt die automatisierte und standardisierte Aufnahme, Visualisierung und Analyse von Daten zum Ist-Zustand von Stromnetzen. Die Übernahme ermöglicht Axpo ein einzigartiges Full-Service-Angebot im Dienstleistungsbereich der automatisierten Stromnetzinspektion und den Zugang zu neuen Märkten.

Trust Square AG and The Hashgraph Association (THA) are joining forces to support blockchain and deep-tech startups globally. Similarly, accelerator QAI Ventures expanded to Canada through a partnership with Quantum City to facilitate quantum and advanced AI startups’ access to the North-American and European markets.

The City of Zurich's new KlimUp green funding programme for start-ups and non-profit organizations in the field of climate protection and the circular economy was met with great enthusiasm. The program’s expert commission selected nine startups for awards in the first round.

The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved Basilea’s New Drug Application for their antibiotic treatment ZEVTERA for three clinical indications, paving their way into the U.S. market. Meanwhile, ONWARD Medical submitted their application for FDA clearance to market their ARC-EX therapy to improve or restore hand and arm function after spinal cord injury to patients in the U.S.

Die Einbindung von Enerlyticas digitaler Energieberatung in das Energyboard der EVUlution AG und das EBP der Optimatik AG ist abgeschlossen. Mit der Arbon Energie und der SAK wurden bereits erste Schweizer Energieversorger als Kunden gewonnen. Endkundinnen und Kunden erhalten fortlaufend eine kostenlose Energieerstberatung und zwar direkt von ihrem Energieversorger – ohne zusätzliches Login und mit automatisiertem Datenaustausch.

Switzerland will be honoured as the guest country at the Marché du Film 2024, the largest international film market in the world. The prestigious market will take place in conjunction with the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes from May 14-22, 2024. A group of selected start-ups will be among the Swiss representatives and will benefit from the unique visibility. 

There is a myriad of problems across all industry sectors, and Swiss startups are at the forefront of addressing them using the latest technologies. In the next rounds of four competitions, 95 companies from different industries will present their ideas to convince the juries in order to proceed to the next level and win the top prize.

Mit den wissenschaftsbasierten Optimierungs-Algorithmen und KI von Optiml ist es erstmals möglich, CO2-Emissionen herunterzufahren, Betriebs- und Investitionskosten zu senken und gleichzeitig die Wertsteigerung einzelner Immobilien sowie ganzer Portfolios zu erhöhen. Nach erfolgreichen Pilotprojekten und einer Validierung mit einem der grössten Asset Manager Europas wurde die Software heute offiziell lanciert.

Out of the 15 finalists in the W.A de Vigier Award contest, the jury will select ten finalists that will pitch their solutions to the audience during the Award ceremony on 19 June. The five best companies will each take home a cash prize of CHF 100’000.

Swiss American startup Swisspod and ICM.com, a UK-based financial service provider have inked a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of hyperloop technology globally. Swisspod will receive financial support from ICM.com. This announcement follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Swiss and Indian governments and the startup TuTr Hyperloop to advance transportation in India.

Supertext ist ein international erfolgreicher Text- und Übersetzungsdienstleister. Textshuttle ist ein führender Spezialist im Bereich KI-Übersetzungen. Nun schliessen sich die beiden Schweizer Unternehmen unter dem Namen Supertext zusammen und bedienen als KI-basierter Full-Service-Sprachdienstleister Unternehmen in ganz Europa.

Freesuns SA, startup vaudoise à la pointe des solutions de tuiles solaires, annonce une levée de fonds de CHF 1'000'000, dont un investissement stratégique de PHIDA Groupe, acteur clé dans le secteur de l'enveloppe du bâtiment. Cet investissement permettra à la startup d'accélérer sa croissance. A ce jour, près de 130 toitures ont été couvertes en Suisse.

Geneva-based Addex Therapeutics and funds affiliated with Perceptive Advisors, an investment management firm focused on the life sciences sector, today announced the launch of Neurosterix. With initial funding of $63 million, Neurosterix will acquire a portfolio of preclinical assets and the allosteric modulator drug discovery technology platform from Addex and accelerate their development.

Switzerland poses with the largest delegation of later stage startups selected to present their solutions in Leuven, Belgium during the TechTour Growth Deeptech program. With multiple investors and industry players in the audience, the event provides avenues for startups to secure capital and forge partnerships.

Drawing inspiration from Gothic construction techniques, VAULTED has developed a new floor system tailored to modern industry needs, blending sustainability with structural strength. This breakthrough has propelled the start-up to secure its inaugural large-scale commercial project, encompassing 6800 square meters within a ten-story tower.

Three new startups have secured an investment from Founderful Campus, providing them with a financial boost to advance their solutions. These include dual-comb lasers for metrology leaders and artificial intelligence-based technology to secure confidential conversations and generate flashcards from students' learning materials.

Implenia und Legartis entwickeln gemeinsam ein KI-gestütztes Modul für die automatisierte Bauwerkvertragsprüfung. Zudem wird der Baukonzern mit 9000 Mitarbeitenden die Legal KI-Technologie von Legartis nutzen, um sein Management von Vertragsrisiken zu verbessern und seine Rechtsexperten zu entlasten.

After market launch in Germany and the U.S., Santhera’s drug against Duchenne muscular dystrophy was accepted for priority review of the new drug application (NDA) in China, while Relief Therapeutics closed a deal with U.S.-based Eton Pharmaceuticals for their medical formula tackling Phenylketonuria. Basilea received a USD 1.25 million milestone payment for the license of their antifungal drug Cresemba®.

Im ersten Quartal des Jahres 2024 wurden 13‘453 Neugründungen in der Schweiz verzeichnet. Dies bedeutet einen neuen Rekord und ein Wachstum von 4.1% gegenüber der Vorjahresperiode. Das zeigt die IFJ Studie «Nationale Analyse Schweizer Firmengründungen Q1 2024». 

SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest growing aerospace companies, reports continued global expansion. The company has secured additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, increasing the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12’s team increased by 25% since the start of 2024 to over 125 employees.

Finland is pioneering the ePassport through its Digital Travel Credential initiative, supported by Swiss biometrics specialist Tech5. Meanwhile, Meteomatics, xFarm and DGTAL have launched pilot projects leveraging artificial intelligence to support industry leaders in the energy, agriculture and insurance sectors with data and insights.