Rheiazymes is a Swiss biotech startup on a mission to close the recycling gap for plastic blends and functional textiles through its proprietary YARN-TO-YARN® technology. Using natural enzymes, they recover high-value raw materials on a molecular level – in a purely biological process inspired by nature.

Obstructions of the ureter can increase pressure in the kidney, leading to potential kidney failure if left untreated. Current ureteral stents restore urine flow but their frequent clogging requires stent replacement every few weeks. CleanStent’s innovative technology eliminates this need, ensuring long-term stent performance.

8G Architektur GmbH develops building elements from used railroad tracks. Compared to conventional steel construction, the supporting structures save around 98% CO2 emissions, 70% primary energy and a good 12% in material.

Kidemis produces a fish and animal feed ingredient based on fermented mycoprotein. The ingredient has both functional and nutritional properties, and is engineered as a sustainable alternative for fishmeal and soy. The innovative bioprocessing solution allows for a zero-waste conversion of low-value agricultural side-streams into high-quality ingredient.

Rhovica Neuroimaging improves the emergency treatment of patients with increased brain pressure. Its patented catheter will enable precise, navigated insertion in a single pass and subsequent real-time brain monitoring of the patient directly at the bedside. This will save time and lives, improve neurological outcomes and reduce costs.

PlaynVoice is pioneering telephone automation for healthcare providers. Healthcare providers currently grapple with the lack of data captured in phone interactions, resource constraints in customer service, and an ever-increasing call volume. The solution developed by PlaynVoice is designed to increase efficiency in these communication channels.

57% of students at Swiss universities feel academically underserved and finding reliable tutors and resources is difficult and time-consuming. StudyBud bridges this gap with a comprehensive online learning platform. By utilizing data across multiple variables, students are matched with ideal tutors who are familiar with their specific academic needs.

Current irrigation systems irrigate at the soil surface, losing millions of liters of water annually through evaporation, weed growth, etc. EauRoot’s unique irrigation method, which irrigates the root zone (below the surface) directly, reduces water loss to zero.

Pathy aims to simplify medical image analysis in histopathology. Their Software-as-a-Service platform provides AI-powered digital staining solutions that enable pre-screening of patients in urgent biopsy analyses, and assist pathologists in both diagnosis and research.

Digital Product Rooms is an all-purpose video content streaming solution for e-commerce platforms powered by Shopify. An integrated scroll-up and shoppable video player simulates the social media experience of TikTok and Instagram and turns short videos into sales.

The lack of precise team positioning awareness of respones units often leads to tragic loss of lives, operational inefficiencies, and compromised post-mission analyses. This device developed by NyxStar, is a self-sufficient watch that displays precisely the real-time position of each team member, functioning independently of external infrastructure.

The reduction of frictional resistance in overflowed surfaces is a well-known technical problem. With the development of the Telp flow element, it has been possible to influence the flow boundary layer in such a way that turbulence is smoothed out. Flow resistance, fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions are reduced.

In a world facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals, traditional recruitment methods are proving to be increasingly costly and inefficient. chainstaff aims to solve the recruitment dilemma by creating a platform that leverages the power of peer-to-peer networks.

Pump it App – The future of health coaching for fitness professionals and physiotherapists. Digitalized training plans, efficient management and maximal time savings. The innovative and intuitive all-in-one solution for the exercisers’ health. Developed by professionals for professionals.

Cathnovation has developed a new platform for the design and manufacturing of smart catheters that offer improved performance and personalization. The innovative automation solution enables a significant reduction in production costs.

CompagOs revolutionizes bone health with 3D printed organoids – miniature, simplified versions of organs – aiding researchers in translating findings to clinical applications and enabling doctors to match patients with optimal treatments, driving forward the future of personalized medicine.

The aim of painbreaker is to offer people with chronic pain additional support in the form of an online course. The online course is the ideal complement to existing pain therapies and allows patients to work on their symptoms at their own pace.

Emissium tracks, benchmarks and reduces electricity emissions by coupling a blockchain technology with a sophisticated ML algorithm. The former guarantees traceability and transparency of electricity flows, and the latter leverages a large amount of data to help customers reduce electricity emissions by up to 50%.

Healthchair’s state-of-the-art massage chairs not only reduce stress, but also promote the health and productivity of employees. Their aim is to equip every office with a Healthchair and improve the working culture in Switzerland in the long term.

The Taste Match app connects guests with restaurants that exactly match their preferences. With its advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence, it offers you personalized recommendations no matter where you are and who you are dining with. In addition, people can connect with others via Taste Match, share their favorites, discover new restaurants, but also follow food influencers.

The current treatment of chronic kidney disease still has several limitations, such as high costs and unwanted side effects. This project is researching a new autologous cell therapy to replace the current treatment and restore kidney function.

TightValve is a novel surgical device for aortic valve repair. Today, there is no established and reproducible way to measure intraoperatively if a repaired valve is really closing tightly. The device offers the surgeon immediate feedback during the critical phases of surgery.

Using state-of-the-art GenerativeAI software, Neuralshape aims to enhance the onboarding procedure at Swiss companies. The software will generate a customized onboarding program and a chatbot will act as a digital “Buddy” answerings questions of the new hire, as well as guiding her/him through the onboarding phase.

VirtualAlpha is a web platform that has been specially developed for schools to enable students to learn about the financial markets in a fun way. Students are given the opportunity to build and manage a virtual investment portfolio independently with play money based on real-time market data. VirtualAlpha provides real-life experience without financial risk.

Via Communa aims to close the “gap of care” after inpatient treatment following a stroke with the help of an app. The app’s user-friendly design seamlessly integrates chat-based, personalized therapy modules, practical guides and digital networking. The adaptability of the app allows healthcare professionals to customize therapy programs to achieve optimal results for each patient.

Innovative touring ski with integrated skins (Tour Blades).
The Tour Blades allow effortless switching from downhill to uphill mode and vice versa.