Switzerland
Switzerland and Germany Expand Cooperation on AI and Robotics
Switzerland and Germany have agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, robotics, education and research.
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innovation
Switzerland Retains Its Position as the World’s Most Innovative Country
Switzerland has retained its position as the world’s most innovative country in the UN-backed Global Innovation Index, despite a sharp increase in global investment in artificial intelligence research and venture capital.
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Roche
Roche puts artificial intelligence at the centre of its drug strategy
Roche plans to use artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery and development, with as many as 20 new active substances potentially reaching the market by 2030.
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innovation
Swiss start-ups compete to turn physical AI into a global robotics industry
Swiss start-ups are developing robots powered by artificial intelligence for manufacturing, inspection, construction and other sectors, but face intense competition from US and Chinese firms.
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European Union
EU procurement plans could shut Swiss innovators out of new funding
Proposed EU rules on innovation-focused public procurement could exclude Swiss companies from bidding for public funds, creating a new risk for Switzerland’s research and technology sectors.
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Switzerland
Swiss companies could be shut out of a proposed EU public procurement programme for experimental technologies, including hospital robotics and artificial-intelligence systems. The decision could affect Switzerland’s research-driven economy and expose a gap in the country’s relationship with the EU.
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start-ups
Swiss start-ups continue to attract founders who want to build businesses in Europe, but limited access to growth capital is making it harder to scale. The experience of returning ETH graduates highlights the funding gap between Switzerland and deeper venture-capital markets in the United States.
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climate
A Swiss environmental group is testing sheep-wool blankets as a lower-impact alternative to synthetic tarpaulins used to slow glacier melt. Early observations at Glacier 3000 suggest the natural material may offer a similar protective effect while reducing reliance on plastic-based coverings.
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Innosuisse
An investigation has identified potential conflicts of interest at Innosuisse, with members of the agency’s governing bodies linked to companies receiving millions of francs in public start-up funding. The findings raise questions about oversight, recusal rules and the allocation of Switzerland’s innovation subsidies.
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technology
A new 'Firedrone' developed by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) can withstand temperatures up to 200°C, allowing it to fly into burning buildings and provide live images to help locate hazards and protect emergency services personnel.
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technology
Computer science professor clarifies objectives of Swiss-developed AI model Apertus, addressing criticism and explaining its intended purpose.
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environment
Swiss town unveils innovative environmental project with 900 plants planned for 3,300 square meter area by 2032
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technology
Study reveals Swiss firms falling behind European counterparts in artificial intelligence infrastructure and implementation
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technology
Survey reveals significant increase in AI adoption among Swiss small-medium enterprises, with translation and advertising leading implementation areas.
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technology
Innovative solar furnaces inaugurated in Swiss watchmaking hub to recycle steel offcuts, marking significant step toward sustainable luxury manufacturing.
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innovation
Revolutionary solar-powered furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds mark global first for metal recycling, targeting watchmaking industry waste with sustainable technology.
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accessibility
Zurich launches groundbreaking voting template system allowing blind and visually impaired citizens to vote independently, with nationwide rollout planned for 2026
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science
Government backs lunar exploration robot and optical technology development, strengthening Swiss position in international space research
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culture
Innovative cultural event planned for November brings electronic music to 1,800 meters above sea level
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healthcare
Swiss pharma giant to offer 55% discount on psoriasis drug Cosentyx through new direct sales channel
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