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( CONNECT ) Just under 12 months since announcing its plans, ETH has inaugurated its new competence center for Earth observation. Located at the D4 Business Village in Root in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, the ETH Swiss GeoLab is primarily intended to assist the early detection of natural hazards, ac...
( CONNECT ) NRG Solutions AG, headquartered in Root, and the Municipality of Eschenbach from the canton of Lucerne have reached an agreement on the construction and management of a battery storage system, as has been reported in a statement. In partnership with NRG Optimization AG, the startup will ...
( CONNECT ) Cause Systems and Aeschbach Chocolatier are working together on the development of a chocolate by the name of Clarity that is designed to induce a little moment of surprise as part of the Fake News Box. As the foundation for its work, Cause has developed a platform that seeks to debunk d...
( CONNECT ) Four members of Technopark Lucerne in Root, in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, took part in Business Day. The annual meeting of economiesuisse took place on 11 September in Lucerne. Adartys, MEquadrat, Nettle Circle, and Zelsius had the opportunity to present their work to a national audien...
( CONNECT ) Stellar Alpina AG is strengthening its core technology with the acquisition of the technological assets of Etanox AG. According to a statement, these include propulsion hardware, equipment and development infrastructure. In addition, Leonor Jesus, development and testing engineer for pro...
Nettle Circle AG, has been nominated for the LUKB Future Award 2026. Public voting is open until 5 October 2026, support this innovative circular textile project by casting your vote.
( CONNECT ) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Central Switzerland aiming to reduce their emissions can now register for the second round of the Innerschweizer Klimaprogramm. In the first round, 15 companies from the region took a close look at their emissions, identifying where the most a...
( CONNECT ) Cause is now also focused on fighting fake news in schools. As one of its first products, the Lucerne-based start-up, which was founded in March 2026, has developed the Fake News Box for students. This enables teachers to show students how to deal with misinformation, AI-generated conten...
From Space to Ground: Transforming Space Data into Action, Education, and Resilience
Technopark Luzern will host an evening event on the ethics of fake news and disinformation on 22 September 2026, starting at 5:00 pm. The event is open to members and non-members, with attendance limited to 120 participants.
SIP Suzhou Industrial Park delegation's visit
(CONNECT) Nettle Circle, headquartered in Oberkirch with a second base at the Technopark Luzern in Root, both located in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, has been named as the winner of the Helvora Fundraising Award. The prize is awarded by Helvora, from Ecublens in the Swiss canton of Vaud, which prepa...
Nordic Gateway connects Scandinavian and Central Swiss innovators in Lucerne
(CONNECT) The Space Systems Innovation Platform (SSIP) will bring together leading figures in the development of space infrastructure at Technopark Luzern on June 24 and 25, as detailed in a statement. The Global Orbital Infrastructure Summit will unite approximately 200 representatives from industr...
(CONNECT) The construction supplier SABAG Luzern is developing a smart energy storage system at its site in Rothenburg in the canton of Lucerne. To this end, NRG Solutions AG, which is headquartered in Rain in the same canton, has supplied a battery storage system with an output of 3.45 megawatts an...
(CONNECT) Two major Swiss hubs driving the emerging New Space Economy have officially announced a strategic partnership: the Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA), based at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich on Dübendorf airfield, and the Space Systems Innovation Platform...
(CONNECT) Cause Systems GmbH, which is headquartered at Technopark Luzern, is helping to detect disinformation with its platform launched on May 5, 2026. It verifies the credibility of videos, photos and text on the internet and assesses these transparently. According to a statement issued by the st...
(CONNECT) The canton of Lucerne is planning to establish the Luzern Innovation Foundation. To this end, the Government Council of Lucerne, which is the cantonal government, has now requested that the Cantonal Council, the canton’s legislative body or parliament, sign off on a special loan of 1 milli...
(CONNECT) Cowa Thermal Solutions has announced its global partnership with Innova. Under the terms of this agreement, Innova, which is based near to Turin in northern Italy, will be integrating the phase change material (PCM)-based heat storage technology developed by Cowa in its own heat pump syste...
(CONNECT) ETH has selected the D4 Business Village in Root in the canton of Lucerne as the location for its new ETH Swiss GeoLab. According to a statement issued by ETH, this interdisciplinary center of competence for Earth observation is set to open its doors in the summer of 2026. A core group wil...
(CONNECT) As part of the Venture Leaders Biotech 2026 program, Venturelab AG, based in Schlieren, has selected ten startups to participate in a roadshow in Boston from 31 May to 5 June, as was reported in a statement. The goal is to help these entrepreneurs build an international network and facilit...
(CONNECT) Amphasys, a supplier of real-time single-cell analysis technologies headquartered at Technopark Luzern, and the Italian firm Arsenale Bioyards, which has developed an innovative, fully integrated biomanufacturing platform, have announced that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement ...
(CONNECT) A total of 30 students from central Switzerland have completed the eight-month Youngpreneurs Program 2026, which promotes entrepreneurial thinking and actions. In addition to their professional training, the participants honed their own business models in ten teams. These concepts are to b...
(CONNECT) According to a statement, Rytec Circular and Zelsius have agreed a partnership. They intend to leverage their joint expertise to support Swiss SMEs in carrying out their own life cycle assessments and to assist their decarbonization efforts.Rytec AG from the canton of Bern was founded in 1...
(CONNECT) Visienco, a company headquartered at Technopark Luzern in Root in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, has newly joined the NVIDIA Inception accelerator program, as detailed in a statement. As a participant in the program, Visienco reportedly stands to benefit from access to technological resource...
(CONNECT) Visienco AG, which is headquartered at Technopark Luzern in Root in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, has been named as the winner of this year’s Ypsomed Innovation Award during the award ceremony in Bern. The biotechnology company is in the process of developing an automated process for the ra...
(CONNECT) According to a statement, representatives from the Space Systems Innovation Platform, which was only recently founded in November 2025 and is based at Technopark Luzern, will be appearing at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as experts for the New Space Ecosystem. On January 20, the ...
(CONNECT) ActInSpace is coming to Switzerland for the first time. On 30 and 31 January 2026, Lucerne will be one of 58 host cities in 31 countries worldwide. According to an announcement, interested parties will soon be able to register on the ActInSpace website also for the Technopark Luzern venue....
(CONNECT) With the launch of the Space Systems Innovation Platform (SSIP), independent players want to help Switzerland strengthen its position in advanced technology and applied research. According to a press release from the SSIP, applied space innovation, industrial transformation and global coll...
(CONNECT) Etanox AG has become a new member of Technopark Lucerne, announced a statement. Founded in Freiburg im Breisgau in 2024 as Etanox Engineering GmbH, the company has set out to revolutionize the propulsion systems of satellites and other vehicles in space. Specifically, it says it has develo...
(CONNECT) Swiss companies are pooling their expertise in nuclear fusion. Now, the Swiss Industry Liaison Office for International Research Organization, together with smolsys, has held the second meeting of Swiss suppliers to the European nuclear fusion project ITER at Technopark Lucerne on the 5 No...
(CONNECT) The winners of the Central Switzerland Startup Prize have been announced after the award was presented for the second time following 2022 by the Lucerne-based Albert Koechlin Foundation (AKS). According to a statement, the top prize of 100,000 Swiss francs was awarded to Moodtalk AG from A...
(CONNECT) Cowa Thermal Solutions AG, which is based in the Technopark Lucerne in Root in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, has entered into a wholesale partnership with the distribution company Meier Tobler from Schwerzenbach in the Swiss canton of Zurich. Cowa intends the partnership to significantly ex...
(CONNECT) Amphasys AG, a cell analysis solutions provider based in Root in the canton of Lucerne is hosting the second edition of its Amphacademy Bioprocessing-Symposium at Technopark Luzern on 20 November. The event entitled “Optimizing Bioprocessing: Precision Monitoring and Advanced Manufacturing...
(CONNECT) SMEs from Central Switzerland that export to the USA received information from experts based on both sides of the Atlantic concerning tariffs, investments and business success during an event hosted by Technopark Luzern on September 23. Held under the title “Blueprint for Success in the US...
(CONNECT) According to its press release, PHENOGY AG has celebrated a milestone: Founded back in 2019 as Clean Cell Holding AG in Cham in the Swiss canton of Zug and now headquartered at Technopark Luzern, the company has commenced operations at its first sodium ion storage facility based at its sol...
Europe celebrates a historic milestone with the launch of PHENOGY 1.0 in Bremen, the continent’s first large-scale sodium-ion energy storage system.
An exceptional US delegation brought vital expertise and energy to Technopark Luzern’s summit, deepening Swiss–American partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for cross-border innovation
Technopark Luzern startup Nettle Circle AG, founded by Cornelia Bamert, has been nominated in the Gründerinnen category for the Innerschweizer Startup-Preis 2025, underscoring the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem and spotlighting sustainable textile innovation from Central Switzerland.
(CONNECT) Visienco, based at Technopark Lucerne, was named the winner of the biotech category in the Top100 Public Voting 2025. The award was presented as part of the 15th anniversary edition of the Top100 Swiss Startup Award. Visienco has set itself the goal of making organoids clinically reliable ...
Visienco’s community‑driven win validates surging demand for reliable, high‑throughput organoid handling and signals strong momentum for Central Switzerland’s deep‑tech ecosystem. The recognition amplifies Visienco’s mission to bring precision, reproducibility, and speed to next‑gen biotech workflows - accelerating translational research and impact at global scale.
(CONNECT) SMEs from Central Switzerland striving for a future in which fossil fuels are kept to an absolute minimum can now apply for the Central Swiss Climate Program. This is set to get underway in September 2025 and will offer specific support measures for the systematic reduction of emissions. T...
Zelsius, a Technopark Luzern member, takes center stage in Swiss climate action with the launch of the Central Switzerland Climate Program for SMEs.
Am 28. August 2025 zeigen Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer aus Kambly, Pilatus, Dectris, BICO, Neugass Kino und Dancing Queens konkrete Wege, wie KMU Veränderung und Daten gewinnbringend nutzen können.
René Hüsler has been a key force at Technopark Luzern, bringing expertise and vision as a board member. His commitment to innovation and strong links between academia and industry shaped our growth. As he takes on a new role at HSLU, we thank René for his lasting impact and wish him all the best.
(CONNECT) Together with the team behind the “Micro-Raman System for the Detection of All Six Hydrogen Isotopologues” project, Smolsys has been awarded first prize in the Technology Transfer category of KIT’s NEULAND innovation contest, as the company writes in a press release. The competition comes ...
(CONNECT) The W.A. de Vigier Foundation from the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, has presented its eponymous award for start-ups for the 36th time. This year, a total of six start-ups have been honored with the award, which comes with prize money of 120,000 Swiss francs, as detailed in a press rel...
(CONNECT) Technopark Lucerne is hosting this year's NASA Space Apps Challenge. According to a statement from the Technopark, the event will take place on 4 and 5 October and aims to connect Swiss and international companies with global experts. As the venue for the world's largest hackathon for Eart...
Technopark Luzern and NASA Ignite Swiss Innovation: Space Apps Challenge Lucerne 2025 Launches a New Era for Space, AI & Sustainability
(CONNECT) Zelsius has published its emissions calculation software, according to a statement dated 8 May, 2025. It is designed to help SMEs measure, track and reduce their emissions in a simple and cost-effective way.The Climate and Innovation Act came into force this year, requiring all companies i...
(CONNECT) At its 22nd annual general meeting held on April 16 as well as in the recently published Annual Report 2024, Technopark Luzern reviewed its activities and performance over the previous year. According to a press release, the service agreement with the federal and cantonal governments was e...
The 22nd Annual General Meeting of TECHNOPARK® Luzern took place on April 16, 2025 – impressive evidence that Lucerne remains a hotspot for innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.
(CONNECT) Youngpreneurs Central Switzerland honored the most promising start-ups taking part in the eight-month support program for young talents during the Youngpreneurs Award Night 2025 hosted by Technopark Luzern. According to a press release, the winners are QwearCode, StepFix and KiClub. In tot...
New Managing Director Aldo Lamberti wants to develop TPL into a leading innovation platform in Switzerland. The AI entrepreneur aims to advance the TPL significantly.
(CONNECT) After four years, Franco Chicherio is passing on his office as the director of the Technopark Luzern to Aldo Lamberti. The outgoing director, Chicherio, plans to focus more on his own company. A press release from the Technopark recognizes his achievements: “Franco has sustainably shaped t...
(CONNECT) The international jury of the SET Award 2025 has named Cowa Thermal Solutions as the winner of the Clean Energy & Storage category. The SET Award promotes innovative ideas and solutions for a sustainable energy future, in this way helping to accelerate the energy transition.The competition...
(CONNECT) Nine start-ups founded by students from a range of vocational colleges and high schools in Central Switzerland are set to present their entrepreneurial ambitions at the Youngpreneurs Central Switzerland Award Night. The spectrum of ideas ranges from Podcast-as-a-Service (Core Content) and ...
Sentrax GmbH develops advanced hardware and software solutions for real-time location systems (RTLS), enabling precise positioning and tracking of objects across various industries.
(CONNECT) Zelsius AG, a spin-off from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) headquartered at Technopark Luzern in Root, will be presenting its digital method of greenhouse gas accounting on February 18 during an event hosted by Technopark Luzern. This method is based on ISO stan...
(CONNECT) Visienco has established a presence at Technopark Luzern. The start-up, which was founded at the end of January, is on the cusp of launching its platform for the automatic classification of organoids on the market following a period of three years during which it was supported by the Swiss...
Visienco prepares for the market launch of its platform for automatic differentiation of organoids at Technopark Luzern, enabling higher efficiency and reducing dependence on animal testing.
(CONNECT) Swiss Akamani is set to launch its ñawi eye mask on the market. The company speaks of “needleless acupuncture” with which the eye mask is designed to stimulate the body’s own healing powers. The large eye mask contains a high-tech reflector film on the inside, a proprietary development by ...
Talnets AG, which is headquartered at Technopark Luzern, has become a pioneering force in South African youth football. In his presentation at the Business of Football Conference in Johannesburg, Kelvin Watt, CEO of SuperSport Schools, outlined the value his organization’s partnership with Talnets b...
At a gala event held by the start-up promotion platform *zünder on board of the MS Diamant on Lake Lucerne, the six finalists of this year’s *zünder accelerator competition presented their respective projects. A six-strong jury chose the three winners of the *zünder award from the Central Switzerlan...
A team of researchers from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed an online calculator that allows SMEs to work out their carbon footprint. The project led to the founding of the spin-off Zelsius, which is headquartered at Technopark Luzern in Root in the canton of Lucerne...
Headquartered at Technopark Luzern in Root in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, Inmed is set to join the Amsterdam-based firm Logex, which is known as the European market leader in the field of health data analytics. Inmed operates in the same segment, specializing in the optimization of clinical ...
The Root-based Amphasys AG, which specializes in the manufacture of innovative cell analysis devices, is hosting the Amphacademy Bioprocessing Symposium on 7 November at Technopark Lucerne. According to a statement, the focus will be precision cell culture monitoring. The event will bring together ...
Talnets recently launched its website for a new type of football scouting. With Football Talent Discovery, the sportstech startup with offices in TechnoparkLucerne aims to improve and accelerate the way football talent is discovered on a global level, as well as how it is connected with clubs, acade...
The two start-ups Impli, with headquarters at Technopark Luzern in the Swiss canton of Lucerne, and Yalosys from the canton of Zug have announced an implantable biosensor for reproductive medicine together with the technology innovation center CSEM from Neuenburg. The sensor is called CERES and it e...
Cowa Thermal Solutions AG has received funding from existing private investors and attracted new private investors. The spin-off from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts that specializes in sustainable storage solutions has thereby successfully completed its second round of investment, a...
Amphasys will be attending the international conference CYTO 2024. This year, the event will be taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland, from May 4-8. It is organized by the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry which refers to the measurement of the number and characteristics of cells.Acco...
Technopark Luzern will continue to receive funding from the Swiss government's New Regional Policy (NRP) for the four years up to 2027. The Lucerne cantonal government has renewed the necessary performance agreement with the Technopark, according to a statement. The Technopark is an important player...
Venture Club Central Switzerland (VCI) and its founding partners, Technopark Lucerne from Root, Business Angels Switzerland (BAS) from Worb in the canton of Bern and the Smart-up funding program offered by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), are organizing the third VCI & BAS...
Venture Club Central Switzerland (VCI) and its founding partners, Technopark Luzern in Root in the canton of Lucerne, Business Angels Switzerland (BAS) from Worb in the canton of Bern and the Smart-up support program of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, will be hosting the second ...
Amphasys AG from Root in the canton of Lucerne is celebrating its 10th birthday. The biotechnology start-up entered the market in 2012 with a portable and intuitive technology for analyzing plant cells. Since then, it has continued to improve and patent its microtechnology, further details of which ...
According to a press release from the event organizer Technopark Luzern, the focus of the Technopark Talk Plus 2022 was on the handling of the skills shortage by central Switzerland’s startups and SMEs. Executives from three companies in central Switzerland were invited to speak at the event at the ...
A stable network of experienced start-up investors is to be formed in Central Switzerland. The organization will be known as the Venture Club Central Switzerland (VCI) and it will have the goal of promoting entrepreneurialism, start-ups and scale-ups, facilitating access to investors and strengtheni...