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 a cloud-based data analytics platform focused on unstructured log data. Founded in 2018, Logmind's platform provides visibility and automated insights that help organizations manage complex IT infrastructures. The solution features capabilities such as real-time error detection, automated recommendations, and visualization dashboards, enabling clients to identify and resolve technical issues effectively. By transforming unorganized datasets into operational intelligence, Logmind empowers IT operations and DevOps teams to maintain application performance, minimize downtime, and prevent costly incidents.

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 personalized epigenetic testing that assesses the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on biological age. By utilizing DNA methylation biomarkers, Genknowme quantifies how various elements such as diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption affect an individual's health. The company's innovative platform provides health-conscious individuals with actionable insights, empowering them to make informed decisions about their lifestyle and seek proactive care based on their genetic predispositions.

Volumina Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Volumina Medical SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced tissue reconstruction technologies tailored for the reconstructive and plastic surgery markets. The company focuses on tissue engineering, creating injectable 3D scaffolds that facilitate the reconstruction of lost soft tissue volumes due to tumor ablation, disease, trauma, or aesthetic needs. These innovative scaffolds can be administered through thin cannulas, which helps reduce both intervention and recovery times for patients, addressing the challenges associated with the natural repair of three-dimensional soft tissues.

Aspivix

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Aspivix SA is a Swiss company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of minimally invasive surgical instruments for gynecology. Headquartered in Lausanne, the firm focuses on creating a new generation of medical devices that enhance the safety and comfort of gynecological procedures. Its flagship product, CAREVIX, employs innovative suction technology to facilitate the painless placement of intra-uterine contraceptive devices and other gynecological interventions. This device is specifically designed to reduce cervical bleeding and minimize the risk of lesions and cross-infections, ultimately safeguarding patient health. By replacing traditional methods such as the use of forceps with its patented suction pad technology, Aspivix aims to transform gynecological care, providing gentler solutions for both women and healthcare providers.

RigiTech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Rigi Technologies is an innovative company specializing in advanced drone technology aimed at revolutionizing logistics and delivery systems. It focuses on creating next-generation vehicles capable of facilitating fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly deliveries. By offering inter-city drone delivery support services, Rigi Technologies seeks to enhance access to goods for communities, governments, and private businesses alike.

TreaTech

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.

Flybotix

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Flybotix SA, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing drones tailored for indoor inspections within the oil and gas industry. The company's proprietary propulsion and steering technology enable its drones to navigate through narrow shafts and ducts, doubling flight time and maneuverability compared to conventional models. Flybotix serves clients from the oil and gas, energy, and mining sectors by providing innovative solutions for visual inspection of industrial infrastructure.

Dotphoton

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Dotphoton AG is a Swiss company established in 2017, specializing in raw image compression software solutions tailored for sectors such as earth observation, life sciences, biomedical research, and aerial photography. The company offers a range of products, including Dotphoton CV, which caters to raw data users, and Dotphoton Core, designed for camera and optical system manufacturers. Additionally, Dotphoton Raw is a desktop application that effectively reduces raw files from cameras while preserving edits and enabling automatic file relinking. Dotphoton's innovative technology, rooted in quantum physics research, allows for significant storage savings—up to ten times less space—while ensuring high-quality image retention. The company focuses on providing professional customers with advanced image compression solutions, including software, intellectual property licensing, and comprehensive support services.

Limula

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Limula is a biotechnology company specializing in decentralized cell therapy production. It offers a unique platform combining a bioreactor and centrifuge into one device, patented and designed for scalable manufacturing of personalized treatments. The platform comprises hardware, software, and consumables, enabling healthcare providers to safely produce cell and gene therapies closer to patients, thereby broadening access to these highly specialized treatments.

Roumai

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Roumai Medical is a pioneering company specializing in the development of advanced, reliable implantable medical devices. Their portfolio includes tissue-engineered blood vessels, intelligent stent systems, and portable electroporators, designed to improve clinical outcomes and extend life expectancy for patients with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and diabetic conditions.

MeduSoil

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
MeduSoil GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the production and commercialization of a soil stabilization agent that generates mineral calcite in the subsurface. The company's innovative technology addresses significant construction and environmental challenges, including soil erosion, landslide risk mitigation, and soil consolidation. MeduSoil's applications transform typical soil into a durable, rock-like material suitable for use as a solid foundation in both custom infrastructure repair and new construction projects. By integrating traditional construction practices with patented, nature-based biochemical carriers, MeduSoil enhances material properties while reducing application costs and minimizing equipment requirements, ultimately providing long-term resistance against failures and environmental threats.

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 a Swiss-based company that operates an online booking platform designed for the leisure and entertainment industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Lausanne, Smeetz offers an AI-powered commerce intelligence platform that integrates various tools for ticketing, payment processing, and event management. Its comprehensive solutions include features such as dynamic pricing, data analytics, reservation management, and cross-channel sales, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing revenue for venues. By leveraging insights derived from artificial intelligence, Smeetz empowers event organizers to optimize marketing strategies and improve guest experiences, thereby facilitating the digital transformation of the leisure sector.

DomoHealth

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

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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