The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a comprehensive study on the innovation ecosystem, which shows that funding gaps are hindering the growth of European start-ups. A new key figure, the Technology Investor Score, helps technology-orientated companies to identify suitable investors. In

Personal dialogue has always been highly relevant in successful business relationships. Particularly in a complex market such as the property sector, where decisions involve large sums of money, proximity to the customer becomes even more important. The challenge: individual and prudent advice

Swiss Prime Site increased its operating result and earnings per share year-on-year in the financial year 2024. Growth was driven by rental income, increased efficiency and the expansion of property

Neustark has set up a commercial plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete at the Fehr company in Bischwiller. This enables the company, which specialises in ready-mixed concrete and prefabricated concrete elements, to bind 1200 tonnes of CO2 per

The canton of Solothurn is cooperating with the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) in the field of industrial recycling of car batteries. The Swiss Battery Technology Centre Solothurn GmbH, a subsidiary of SIPBB, will be based in Biberist for this

The high-precision manufacturing industry in the Rhine Valley needs state-of-the-art research infrastructure in order to remain competitive. OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, RhySearch and Switzerland Innovation Park Ost are therefore planning to expand the clean room in Buchs in order to tap into

Construction sites are among the most dangerous working environments in Europe. With the development of the CONCERT modular robot platform, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) is setting a milestone in construction automation. The reconfigurable solution can take on heavy, dangerous and

Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising alternative to lithium batteries. They are cost-effective, safe and based on globally available raw materials. Nevertheless, there are technical challenges, particularly in terms of service life and industrial scaling.

ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen (HSG) have launched the ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance to strengthen the competitiveness of Swiss industry and promote highly qualified young talent. The alliance combines the research strengths of both universities with 13 industrial partners and focusses

IWB and the canton of Basel-Stadt want to start building a new district heating pipeline in the Bachletten neighbourhood at the beginning of February. Therwilerstrasse and Paulusgasse are to be greened and unsealed. The redesign of the surface is still subject to

Voltiris has received CHF 4.8 million in seed capital. The investment will support the commercialisation of the company's proprietary solar technology for greenhouses throughout Europe. The start-up aims to promote the integration of agricultural science and solar

Alexander von Erdély has joined the Board of Directors of Optiml. The industry expert, who focuses on sustainability and innovation, will support Optiml in scaling its artificial intelligence-based B2B platform for the decarbonisation of the real estate

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a method based on electrochemical measurements to detect corrosion in the steel of reinforced concrete. The spin-off Talpa is to bring the concept to market

Yuon Control AG has won the Ypsomed Innovation Award 2025. The spin-off from Bern University of Applied Sciences develops technologies for building automation. Two second place prizes went to Santella from the University of Bern and Xemperia from the University of

BRUGG Lifting has laid the foundation stone for the Industrial Park 2025. This marks the start of construction work on the new production hall 6, which will be used for logistics and efficient goods handling. The company is investing a total of 13 million Swiss francs at its

The regional location promoter Limmatstadt has three new members. They are Bolderlounge, Menu and More AG and buchstäblich

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers companies tools for climate protection. This is shown in a white paper from swisscleantech. It is based on the experience of companies operating in Switzerland, such as Swisscom and Siemens. It also describes ways to increase the energy efficiency of data

Properti has successfully completed a series A financing round. The property company intends to use the fresh capital of CHF 1.85 million to further expand its digital platform and thus its market

Blumer Lehmann takes over the timber construction division of the Hächler Group. Hächler's business will operate under a new name, while the workshops and the timber construction team will remain at the Neuenhof site. The merger is intended to strengthen the timber construction expertise of both

The Swiss Life Investment Foundation is opening its Real Estate Switzerland Old Age and Health ESG investment group. Around CHF 200 million in capital is to be raised by mid-March. The foundation intends to use this to acquire additional properties and reduce its debt

The Swiss property fair for investors, IMMO25, set a new attendance record in 2025 with over 5,167 visitors and 154 exhibitors. Under the motto "Growth through creativity", the trade fair served as a central platform for innovation, expertise and exchange in the property

A South Korean research team has developed a high-performance one-component epoxy resin that sets new standards in terms of heat resistance, flame retardancy and mechanical stability. Thanks to an innovative latent hardener and the nanomaterial MXene, the new development offers outstanding storage

Many reinforced concrete structures in Switzerland date from the 1960s to 1980s and are increasingly threatened by corrosion. The ETH start-up Talpa has developed an innovative method to identify damage in hard-to-reach areas at an early stage - without having to break open the concrete. The new

The solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger is selling its subsidiary Pasan as part of its ongoing restructuring programme. The parties have agreed not to disclose the buyer or the financial details of the transaction. Pasan is recognised as a leader in high-precision measurement technology for the

The Switzerland Innovation Park Central (SIPC) is Switzerland's neutral innovation platform that brings together companies, start-ups and research institutions to make the construction sector fit for the future. With its services, the SIPC accelerates the path from problem definition to marketable

With two new plants in Singapore and the Chinese city of Xi'an, Sika aims to fulfil local demand even better and significantly reduce transport distances. The speciality chemicals company expects continuous growth in the construction industry in both

The Hälg Group is taking over Löwen Bau- und Betriebs AG from Lucerne. With this merger, the St.Gallen-based company intends to further expand its market position in Central Switzerland. From the middle of the year, the Lucerne-based company will operate under the name

Holcim has appointed its Chairman of the Board of Directors Jan Jenisch as President and CEO designate of the planned company in the USA. The head of Danfoss, Kim Fausing, will be proposed in his place as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of

VentoStream is about to start trial operation of its compact, efficient and quiet wind turbines. They combine modern aerodynamics with flow and turbine technology. The beta version of the prototype will be tested in 2025 in the Basel region and at a high alpine

At CHF 11.76 billion, Sika exceeded its record sales of 2023 by 4.7 per cent in the 2024 financial year. All market regions, synergies from the integration of the construction chemicals group MBCC and regional acquisitions contributed to this