Innovation
EPFL startups forge ahead despite the economic headwinds
TechTransfer
EPFL
EPFL startups raised CHF 470 million in 2023 – a record figure if we exclude 2021, an exceptional year with three IPOs. A total of 23 startups were created in 2023, and over a third of them by women.
Maintaining the “Swiss way” of promoting innovation
Politics
ETH Zurich
Hans Gersbach and Martin Wörter explain why Switzerland should not join the emerging international subsidy race. Sticking with the proven “Swiss way” is much more promising.
Artificial muscles – lighter, safer, more robust
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have recently developed artificial muscles for robot motion. Their solution offers several advantages over previous technologies: it can be used wherever robots need to be soft rather than rigid or where they need more sensitivity when interacting with their environment.
ETH spin-offs – an annual record set in 2023
TechTransfer
ETH Zurich
A total of 43 new spin-offs were founded at ETH Zurich over the past year, a new record. A particularly large number of young companies were created in the areas of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. In addition, an increasing number of ETH spin-offs are being set up by women.
Enabling early detection of cancer
Research
PSI
Blood cells reveal tumours in the body. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute achieve an advance with the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer.
A partnership with UBS to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
Politics
EPFL
EPFL and UBS are launching a strategic partnership to promote innovation and young entrepreneurship. The cooperation also focuses on expanding access to education in STEM subjects for children and young people and promoting young talent.
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