News Dec 08, 2023 Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts researches the perfect house The School of Engineering & Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has a new building on the roof of its laboratory buil...
News Nov 29, 2023 WattAnyWhere triumphs at the Web Summit in Lisbon WattAnyWhere, the innovative cleantech start-up based at the Energypolis campus in Sion, has distinguished itself at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbo...
News Nov 23, 2023 Friderici Spécial and Qaptis team up to pioneer CO2 capture in heavy transport In a landmark move for sustainable transport, EPFL spin-off Qaptis has joined forces with road transport leader Friderici Spécial.
News Nov 22, 2023 A new material from EPFL to cut 500 million tons of emissions by 2030 A new material developed at EPFL, called LC3, could change the way we make cement forever.
News Nov 22, 2023 Müller Recycling uses artificial intelligence to sort PET bottles Müller Recycling AG uses innovative sorting modules from the St.Gallen-based Borema Umwelttechnik AG at its site in Frauenfeld. Thanks to artific...
News Nov 21, 2023 Interview with HYCON GmbH HYCON is a Swiss-based company of consultants and engineers focusing on renewable energy, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), land management, ...
News Nov 21, 2023 Innovation in agrifood systems The desire for greater efficiency and sustainability is driving investment. Cleantech startups in the agriculture and food sectors have rais...
Export Knowhow Nov 15, 2023 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) One of the EU’s declared goals is to reduce carbon emissions by 55 percent by 2030 compared to 1990. The intention behind the CBAM (Carbon Border...
News Nov 13, 2023 ETH project seeks to make ultra-green concrete accessible worldwide The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has developed an ultra-green, cost-effective concrete on the basis of low-carbon cement...
News Nov 01, 2023 Perovskia Solar and Impossible Materials triumph at the MassChallenge Switzerland Awards 2023 Western Switzerland start-ups Impossible Materials and Perovskia Solar have earned top honors at the Mass Challenge Switzerland Awards 2023, demo...
News Oct 27, 2023 Empa and Kyburz aim to recycle batteries in a resource-efficient way The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Kyburz are cooperating on a project aiming to recycle lithium ion ...
News Oct 26, 2023 Methanology partners with Maersk for renewable methanol Methanology has launched a Series A financing round and agreed a strategic partnership with the global shipping firm Maersk. Methanology produces...
News Oct 24, 2023 Solarsplit wins the top spot at the Prix BCV Innovation 2023 awards In a boost to solar energy innovation, Neuchâtel-based start-up Solarsplit has won the prestigious Prix BCN Innovation 2023.
News Oct 23, 2023 Solar technology advancements in the canton of Neuchâtel The canton of Neuchâtel is making strides in solar technology, with various projects and collaborations propelling the region forward.
News Oct 17, 2023 Voltiris, Limula, and Parithera secure Biopôle’s Start-Up Fund Vaud-based start-ups Voltiris, Limula, and Parithera gain momentum in their innovative ventures as they secure vital funding and support from Bio...
News Oct 04, 2023 Shaping the future built environment at the Smart Living Lab The Smart Living Lab is a hub for research and development driven by a commitment to well-being, energy efficiency, and the digital evolution of ...
News Sep 29, 2023 CKW planning geothermal power plant in the canton of Lucerne The CKW Group intends to use deep geothermal energy from the Inwil/Perlen region in the canton of Lucerne to generate heat and electricity. For t...
News Sep 29, 2023 Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July-September 2023) From spearheading eco-innovative solutions to pioneering breakthroughs in solar technology, cancer research, sustainable shipping, and the realms...