Innovaud

Innovaud is the innovation and investment promotion agency for the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland’s Lake Geneva region. Innovaud have a long history of supporting innovation by startups, scale-ups, SMEs and large tech companies.

Patrick Barbey

Managing Director

17 past transactions

Logmind

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Logmind Ltd is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in developing an AI-accelerated data analytics platform focused on unstructured log data. Founded in 2018, Logmind’s platform provides visibility and automated insights, enabling organizations to effectively analyze the vast amounts of log data generated by complex IT infrastructures. The platform is designed to assist IT operations and DevOps teams by automatically detecting application issues, thereby helping clients maintain bug-free applications and proactively avoid costly incidents. Key features include real-time error detection, visual dashboards, notifications, and structured insights that transform unorganized datasets into actionable operational intelligence.

AICA SA

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.

GenKnowme

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
GenKnowme S.A. is a life science company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2019. It specializes in epigenetic testing that assesses the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on biological age. By measuring DNA methylation biomarkers, the company provides insights into how diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption influence individual health. GenKnowme aims to transform scientific research into practical applications, allowing health-conscious individuals to better understand their genetic predispositions and make informed lifestyle choices for proactive health management.

Volumina Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Volumina Medical SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of tissue reconstruction technologies for the reconstructive and plastic surgery markets. It focuses on tissue engineering and has created injectable 3D scaffolds designed to reconstruct soft tissue volumes lost due to tumor ablation, disease, trauma, or for aesthetic reasons. These innovative scaffolds can be injected through thin cannulas, which helps to minimize both intervention and recovery times for patients. Volumina Medical aims to address the challenges associated with the natural repair of soft tissues, offering solutions that enhance surgical outcomes.

Aspivix

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Aspivix SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development of innovative medical devices aimed at enhancing gynecological procedures. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lausanne, Aspivix focuses on creating minimally invasive surgical instruments that prioritize patient comfort and safety. Its flagship product, CAREVIX, utilizes a patented suction technology to stabilize the cervix during procedures, effectively reducing pain and minimizing the risk of bleeding, lesions, and infections. This approach replaces traditional methods, such as the use of forceps, offering a gentler alternative for both women and gynecologists. Through its advancements, Aspivix aims to transform the landscape of gynecological care by making procedures safer and more efficient.

RigiTech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Rigi Technologies is a pioneering drone technology company developing next-generation logistics vehicles for faster, easier and eco-friendly deliveries, enabling universal access to goods to communities, governments, and private businesses.

TreaTech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
TreaTech is a Swiss Cleantech company founded in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company focuses on developing innovative treatment technology aimed at addressing the challenges of wastewater management. Its catalytic hydrothermal gasification (HTG) system provides an eco-friendly solution for the disposal of various liquid wastes, such as sewage sludge, which are typically incinerated or sent to landfills. This advanced thermochemical process transforms these wastes into valuable by-products, including renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts that can be further upgraded into fertilizers. TreaTech's approach aligns with sustainable development goals and the principles of a circular economy, enabling clients to benefit from efficient wastewater treatment while recycling essential resources.

Flybotix

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Flybotix SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of drones designed for indoor inspections, particularly targeting the oil and gas, energy, and mining industries. The company utilizes proprietary propulsion and steering technology to create compact drones equipped with a dual rotor, collision-tolerant system that measures just 350 mm. This innovative design allows the drones to navigate narrow shafts and ducts, enhancing their maneuverability and effectively doubling flight time. Flybotix's drones are specifically engineered for indoor visual inspections of infrastructure, providing a reliable solution for assessing assets within industrial plants.

Dotphoton

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Dotphoton AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in developing raw image compression software solutions tailored for sectors such as earth observation, life sciences, and aerial research. The company offers a range of products, including Dotphoton CV, designed for users of raw data, and Dotphoton Core, aimed at manufacturers of cameras and optical systems. Their desktop application, Dotphoton Raw, efficiently reduces raw files while preserving edits and enabling automatic file relinking. Leveraging quantum physics research, Dotphoton's innovative technology enables significant storage savings—up to ten times—while maintaining high image quality. The company focuses on providing professional customers with comprehensive image compression solutions that include software, intellectual property licensing, support, and certification, all designed to enhance data handling capabilities and ensure quality in image transmission.

Limula

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Limula is a company that has developed an innovative platform technology designed to enhance the scalability of cell therapy production. By integrating a bioreactor and a centrifuge into a single device, Limula's solution enables healthcare providers to manufacture cell and gene therapies in a decentralized manner, bringing these treatments closer to patients. This platform, which includes hardware, software, and consumables, aims to make highly personalized and curative therapies more accessible. The automation of the production process not only increases safety and reproducibility but also allows for the large-scale manufacturing of cell therapy products, thereby addressing the critical need for improved access to gene-engineered therapies.

Roumai Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Roumai Medical is a cutting-edge enterprise committed to developing innovative and reliable implantable medical devices that enhance the clinical experience and extend human life expectancy.

MeduSoil

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
MeduSoil produces and commercializes a soil stabilization agent that produces mineral calcite in the subsurface. it is involved in custom infrastructure repair works, in addition to new construction projects. The result of MeduSoil’s applications is a strong, rock-like material produced out of typical soil to serve as a solid foundation. The technology provides solutions to mainstream construction and environmental problems such as soil erosion, landslide risk mitigation, and soil consolidation. By coupling traditional construction practice and tools with lab-developed, patented and nature-based biochemical carriers they reduce application costs, minimize equipment requirements and increase long-term resistance against failures and environmental threats. MeduSoil was found in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.

Covantis

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Developer and of a digital platform intended for post-trade agricultural commodities execution. The company's blockchain technology-based secure platform digitalizes the execution process for international agriculture bulk commodities such as contract management and vessel finalization through replacing archaic and redundant processes and improving information flows, enabling clients to minimize and scale down the paperwork and effectively track changes in the commodity market.

Smeetz

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in the leisure and entertainment industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline event organization and promotion. Its platform incorporates AI-powered tools for sales, marketing, reservation management, ticket booking, and distribution. Smeetz employs dynamic pricing strategies and data analytics to help venues optimize revenue and enhance operational efficiency. The platform also includes features such as a booking widget, cross-channel sales, access control, payment methods, and customizable ticket solutions. By unifying commerce and embedding financial tools, Smeetz aims to transform the customer experience in the leisure sector, enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

DomoHealth

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Domo Health is a Swiss company transforming healthcare through its innovative digital health platform that connects patients to their local care environment. Powered by real-world data and AI, we enhance personalized and preventive care at home. With our SaaS clinical platform, domo.health, we monitor patients' conditions, offer safety solutions, and empower professionals to make informed decisions. Together, we're shaping a future focused on safer and healthier in-home experiences.

Artifact

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Artifact engages in accelerating impact with data science.

Resilient

Grant in 2023
Resilient is a Lausanne-based AI startup dedicated to improving employee wellbeing and preventing burnout. Leveraging AI agents and a multi-agent framework, Resilient provides a personalized, data-driven wellbeing coach that integrates coaching and therapy principles for continuous support. The platform also offers organizations an anonymized HR dashboard to uncover and address systemic issues, fostering a healthier and more resilient workplace culture. Company registration: https://prestations.vd.ch/pub/101266/
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