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4/2/2026

A Record Start for Startup Funding in Vaud in 2026

Startup funding in the canton de Vaud has kicked off 2026 with remarkable momentum. In the first quarter alone, startups in the canton raised roughly CHF 430 million, combining both venture capital investments and grants or public support instruments.

4/24/2026

Biotools: the new paradigm in the life sciences

In this episode of the Swisspreneur podcast, François Capel, innovation advisor at Innovaud, and Loïc Roch, co-founder and CTO of the scale-up Atinary, discuss a new category within the life sciences sector: Biotools. It is a new business model that has caught Innovaud’s attention since the start of the year.

2/11/2026

Scale-Up Vaud marks 10 years and announces the 44 companies newly labelled for 2026

Scale-Up Vaud celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with the announcement of 44 labelled scale-ups, highlighting the depth and consistency of Vaud’s innovation ecosystem and its ability to generate concrete economic impact in Switzerland and internationally.

2/4/2026

CHF 579 million in investments in the canton of Vaud in 2025

The Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025, the reference publication for investment in Swiss start-ups, was published on Tuesday 4 February. The year is positive, both nationally and for the Canton of Vaud. More than CHF 2,948 million was invested in Swiss start-ups, including CHF 579 million in the Canton of Vaud.

1/22/2026

LeadiNNg to Scale-up is Back!

The 5th edition of the LeadiNNg to scale-up program, led by Innovaud and IMD, kicked off on January 20. The 2026 cohort consists of 17 startups (a record!) from a wide range of sectors, promising a dynamic and enriching exchange of ideas.

1/21/2026

Ten years of support for greater growth

How can scale-ups be supported effectively? The Scale Up Vaud team has the most experience in answering this question. Since 2016, it has supported rapidly growing, innovative companies by encouraging exchange, providing tailored feedback and learning opportunities, and strengthening the network through events.

1/19/2026

La Cohorte : IA changements organisationnels et relations de travail

Ce 5e atelier du programme La Cohorte a été mené par Yann Vaucher. La Conduite du changement et la valorisation de l’Humain était au centre des discussions.

12/15/2025

La Cohorte : Cybersécurité et Droit

Olivier Roth, Data Protection Officer, a animé le 4e atelier de la Cohorte. Un programme qui a pour but d'aider les dirigeants de PME industrielles à transformer une problématique en solution concrète grâce à l’IA. Découvrez l'interview !

12/8/2025

La Cohorte : un atelier sur l'utilisation des données avec l'HEIG-VD

Trois professeurs de l'HEIG-VD ont animé le 3e atelier de la Cohorte. Un programme qui a pour but d'aider les dirigeants de PME industrielles à transformer une problématique en solution concrète grâce à l’IA. Découvrez l'interview !