The Local Switzerland

Still on top: Switzerland named 'world's most innovative country' AGAIN

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:49:24 +0200

Switzerland is the world's most innovative country for a ninth consecutive year while Asian giant India made the biggest strides among major economies, a global indicator showed on Wednesday.

Switzerland retains crown as 'world's most innovative nation'

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:24:01 +0200

Switzerland has been named the world's most innovative country by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the eighth year in a row.

Swiss are European patent champions once again

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:31:03 +0100

Switzerland made more European patent applications per capita in 2016 than any other country, confirming its long-held status as a world-leading innovator.

EPFL startups raise record funds in 2016

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:09:02 +0100

Business is booming for Switzerland’s startups, if the latest figures from federal technology institute EPFL are anything to go by.

Switzerland tops global innovation table – again

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:08:52 +0200

Switzerland has been named the world’s most innovative country for the sixth consecutive year.

Switzerland Innovation launches five tech parks

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:20:42 +0100

Switzerland rolled out its answer to Silicon Valley on Monday: a network of five technology parks designed to boost industry, science and technology across the country.

Swiss remain on top of innovation rankings

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:56:00 +0200

Switzerland has claimed the top spot on the Global Innovation Index for the fourth-straight year while Sub-Saharan Africa "posted significant regional improvement".

Cars, mice and super-trikes: reinventing Switzerland

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:56:00 +0200

From computer mice to subaqueous cars, contributor Robert La Bua looks at the past, present and future of Swiss innovation.