Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage systems with thermodynamic materials are five times smaller than water-based

NorthC Schweiz AG has opened its new data center in Winterthur. It is NorthC's fourth data center in Switzerland and is intended to give local companies access to numerous connectivity

The cooperative Elektra Baselland (EBL) has set up a new online service for property owners. They can use wärmecheck.ch to check whether it is possible to connect their property to an EBL district heating network. The aim is to expand district heating

iNovitas and Geoinfra Ingenieure have created a digital twin of the road network in the Zurich Oberland. They are making around 800 kilometers of roads available in a high-resolution 3D data platform. Interested planners and decision-makers can license the

Straintest has won two major customers for pilot projects: SBB and, most recently, the Swiss Federal Armaments Office armasuisse. The start-up, which is only seven months old, already records and measures the finest hairline cracks on façades or infrastructure buildings using photos and creates

The Basel Area continues to develop dynamically: more and more life sciences companies from abroad are settling not only in Basel-Stadt, but also in the neighbouring cantons. in 2024, this key sector accounted for three quarters of all relocations. Innovation areas and targeted location promotion

The Lausanne-based AI start-up inait and Microsoft are joining forces. Together, they want to develop a new generation of intelligent systems with the aim of fundamentally transforming the world of finance and the robotics industry. At the centre is an AI platform that is based on the way the human

With the planned amendment to the Geoinformation Act, the Federal Council is taking an important step towards digitalisation and transparency in the land and planning sector. Access to public-law property restrictions will become more efficient, legally secure and user-friendly, with direct added

Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are neither a curse nor a blessing in the construction industry, but a necessity. The 110 industry experts who took part in this year's seminar organised by the Institute of Building Technology and Energy at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and

The energy supply of the future requires more than just the expansion of renewable energies. Smart technologies must ensure that energy is used efficiently and integrated into the power grid. Empa researchers have developed an algorithm that optimises energy management in buildings, reduces CO2

Empa has inaugurated a new high-tech laboratory that researches quantum effects in carbon nanostructures. Using state-of-the-art scanning tunnelling microscopy and microwave technology, the laboratory is intended to pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies, from sensors to quantum

K51 places data centres in locations where the waste heat can be used sensibly for heating. In collaboration with BKW, the Thurgau-based start-up is optimising the electricity costs for computing power. The data centres are also used in the balancing energy

The Federal Council has adopted the "Digital Switzerland 2025" strategy, thereby realigning the guidelines for the digital transformation. A powerful and forward-looking look at the priorities for sustainable and responsible

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working with SBB to find out how the maintenance and construction of bridges can be optimised using artificial intelligence. The aim of the project is to extend the service life of the structures and save

A new AI technology from EPFL provides deeper insights into neuronal dynamics. Geometric deep learning enables scientists to decode universal patterns of brain activity for the first time. This has far-reaching applications in neuroscience, robotics and other

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours? These and other questions are the focus of six innovative projects that Winterthur 2025 is funding with the

Empa spin-off Ionic Wind Technologies is revolutionising the cooling of high-performance electronics with its patented airflow amplifier for ionic wind. The technology utilises electrostatic fields to set air in motion without mechanical components. With this method, data centres could reduce their

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has developed an interactive online tool to help companies select the optimum high-temperature heat pump for their industrial processes. The platform offers a technology map that links heat pump systems with the specific requirements of

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

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

Perovskite solar cells could revolutionise photovoltaics. Their high efficiency and flexible application possibilities make them very promising. However, production hurdles are slowing market maturity. A new study by KIT shows how artificial intelligence optimises processes through machine learning

SMG Real Estate uses innovative technologies to simplify the rental process and the creation of adverts. AI-supported solutions and a digital messenger make letting and communication more efficient. A milestone for the

Uffer wants to digitalise its modular timber construction system QUADRIN. The canton of Graubünden is supporting the corresponding SmartFlow System project with up to around CHF

A research team from the universities of Freiburg and Stuttgart has developed an innovative façade system that adapts automatically to changes in the weather without the need for energy. Inspired by pine cones, the "Solar Gate" offers a resource-saving solution for sustainable building

SmartHelio's Autopilot analysis software, which was launched at the beginning of 2024, has optimised the performance of more than 200 solar systems over the course of the year. It is designed to extend their service life by eight years, increase production by 10 per cent and predict faults and

A research team at Flinders University has developed a new type of storage technology based on ternary code. Using a special polymer and innovative technology, the storage density is quadrupled, while energy consumption and environmental impact are significantly

Myriam Reinle will become the new CEO of Houzy, bringing over 20 years of experience in building digital marketplaces and tech start-ups. Her appointment marks a strategic move to lead the merged proptech company into the next phase of growth. Her predecessor Florian Rüegg takes on the role of

The Raven drone from the EPFL Laboratory for Intelligent Systems combines the movement mechanisms of birds with state-of-the-art technology. It can run, hop and jump into flight - ideal for inaccessible terrain and a wide range of

Cabling specialist R&M has developed a hybrid solution that combines LAN and fiber optics for data and power transmission. This enables the expansion of WiFi 7 and 5G in buildings. The solution eliminates the need for separate power sources and increases the efficiency of the network

With the MyGriesser OnSite app, sun shading manufacturer Griesser has developed a digital solution that optimizes the ordering process. Customers are guided step by step through the measuring process and can select suitable products directly. The innovative platform saves time and provides a better