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Pipra is a MedTech start-up focused on addressing the significant issue of delirium in healthcare, particularly Post-Operative Delirium (POD), which affects around 20% of patients over 60 and incurs substantial costs for hospitals and insurers. The company has developed an AI-driven clinical decision support software that enables healthcare professionals to identify high-risk patients prior to surgery. This pre-operative risk assessment tool utilizes standard medical data and can be accessed via web or app, providing a score-based risk assessment in under two minutes. By highlighting patients at risk, Pipra's solution allows for the implementation of targeted interventions that have been shown to reduce the incidence of POD by 53%. Currently, Pipra's technology is operational in three hospitals, with plans for deployment in an additional 22 hospitals across Europe. The company's advisory board includes experts from renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Cornell, further enhancing its credibility in the field.

CompPair Technologies Ltd. specializes in the design and development of healable structural composites aimed at extending the lifespan of composite materials. Originating from extensive research at the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company has created innovative smart prepreg materials that address damage issues in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sports. These advanced materials, composed of robust fibers embedded in a matrix, facilitate repeated damage healing and simplify recycling at the end of their life cycle. By offering solutions that reduce maintenance costs and enhance durability, CompPair contributes to greater sustainability within the composites industry. Founded in 2019, the company continues to leverage its research background to deliver effective and environmentally friendly products.

Fidentity specializes in identity verification services, offering solutions that include document scanning and liveness checks. The company develops a platform designed to assist businesses in meeting Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance requirements. Utilizing an automated system powered by artificial intelligence, Fidentity aims to balance user simplicity with regulatory security. Their services facilitate flexible integration for financial service providers, allowing for real-time decision-making and helping to reduce customer acquisition costs. In addition to identity verification, Fidentity also provides audited KYC solutions, streamlining processes and offering auditing services to enhance operational efficiency.

CompPair Technologies Ltd. specializes in the design and development of healable structural composites aimed at extending the lifespan of composite materials. Originating from extensive research at the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company has created innovative smart prepreg materials that address damage issues in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sports. These advanced materials, composed of robust fibers embedded in a matrix, facilitate repeated damage healing and simplify recycling at the end of their life cycle. By offering solutions that reduce maintenance costs and enhance durability, CompPair contributes to greater sustainability within the composites industry. Founded in 2019, the company continues to leverage its research background to deliver effective and environmentally friendly products.

HYLL is a developer of a mobile application that helps users discover and book various leisure activities in their vicinity. The platform serves as a source of inspiration for adventures, allowing local communities to suggest and share experiences. Users can easily find and reserve a wide array of activities, including river rafting, mountain biking, karting, scootering, skydiving, climbing, camping, hiking, skiing, and canyoning. By digitizing word-of-mouth recommendations, HYLL enhances the way individuals explore and engage with their surroundings, ultimately aiming to provide memorable experiences.

Peripal AG is a medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and commercializing patient aids for home care patients undergoing dialysis, particularly focusing on Peritoneal dialysis. Notable products include PeriSafe, a patient assist device designed to facilitate the Peritoneal dialysis process, and PERiPLEX, a diagnostic tool for detecting infections associated with this treatment. The company’s primary innovation, the Peripal System, enhances the manual connection of dialysis tubings, addressing the complexities and risks associated with traditional methods. By simplifying the connection process, Peripal aims to empower more patients to perform their dialysis at home, thereby alleviating anxiety for healthcare providers and reducing overall healthcare costs.

Mobbot SA is a Swiss company founded in 2018, specializing in 3D concrete printing technology for the construction industry. Based in Fribourg, the company has developed a digital fabrication system that allows construction firms to produce custom-made concrete products efficiently. By integrating passive reinforcement and utilizing conventional concrete from ready-mix plants, Mobbot's technology significantly reduces production and installation costs. It enables construction companies to streamline their operations, transforming a task that traditionally takes three days into a process that can be completed in just one hour. Through its innovative approach, Mobbot aims to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness in infrastructure development.

Typewise AG is a Swiss technology company based in Binningen, founded in 2019. It develops a keyboard app for iOS and Android that supports over 30 languages and allows for simultaneous use of multiple languages, including a custom dictionary that adapts to user input. The app has been installed nearly 2 million times and has received the CES Innovation Award for two consecutive years. In addition to the keyboard app, Typewise offers an AI Writing Assistant that enhances written communication for businesses, increasing productivity by 2 to 3 times. This tool is particularly beneficial for customer service and sales teams. Furthermore, Typewise provides a Text Prediction API for developers, enabling them to integrate advanced text prediction capabilities into their applications. Overall, Typewise aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in communication through its innovative products.

Ecoo2 provides a solution that is audited and certified by the mandate of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and carries the Solar impulse “Efficient Solution” label – proven efficiency in decreasing CO2 emissions.

Bring! Labs AG, established in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, develops a comprehensive grocery shopping application. It offers users a multi-device platform to create, manage, and share shopping lists, with features including integrated recipes, online shopping, local offers, and loyalty card support. The app is available on iPhone, Android, web, Alexa, and Google Assistant devices, serving millions of users. Additionally, Bring! Labs provides innovative mobile advertising platforms for retail and FMCG companies to engage with customers and achieve their business objectives.

ROOMZ is a developer of an enterprise platform focused on optimizing workspace utilization. The company's solution facilitates the management of shared spaces, enhancing work efficiency and collaboration within organizations. By integrating with various systems, ROOMZ's platform provides an application tool for facility management, enabling organizations to leverage analytics for improved coordination of employees, cleaning resources, and space bookings. This straightforward and easily deployable solution is designed to support the agile work environments of the future, maximizing the effectiveness of shared workspaces immediately upon installation.

Viselio AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, specializes in digital solutions for sourcing tourist and business visas. The company streamlines the visa application process through sophisticated software tools, allowing users to navigate the often complex and time-consuming paperwork with ease. Viselio provides processing services for various visa types, including those for China and Russia, specifically catering to clients in Switzerland and Germany. The company's commitment to delivering personal, fast, and reliable service reflects its emphasis on quality. In addition to its main operations in Switzerland, Viselio has branches in Berlin, Germany; Vienna, Austria; and Belgrade, Serbia.

They are building a community of Sweaty Changemakers. A platform that allows anyone to become a philanthropist. Through their app every Mile/Km you walk, run or bike (And soon other sports) raises funds for charity. This is made possible thanks to corporate sponsors like AT&T, Swiss Re, Stripe,... that see Atlas as an innovative way to engage people around their CSR initiatives.

BYHOURS is an innovative platform that enables users to book hotel stays for short durations of 3, 6, or 24 hours at over 4,500 hotels globally. Founded in Barcelona in March 2012, BYHOURS operates in more than 25 countries and has established itself as a pioneer in the "pay-per-use" hotel model. This approach allows guests to select their preferred check-in and check-out times, paying only for the hours they occupy the room. This flexibility not only caters to the needs of travelers seeking efficient and cost-effective accommodation options but also supports hotels in optimizing their resources and increasing revenue. In addition to its consumer services, BYHOURS has evolved into a travel-tech company, offering B2B and B2B2C solutions through partnerships with notable firms such as SABRE and RAPPI.

Algrano is a marketplace that connects coffee producers directly with the processing industry, facilitating efficient and transparent coffee trading. The platform allows producers to market their beans directly to roasters, thus simplifying the sourcing process at the origin. By enabling direct communication between producers and roasters, Algrano enhances supply chain transparency and control, allowing clients to trace products and differentiate their offerings. The company focuses on building trusted relationships within the coffee community, providing service assistance to both growers and roasters to ensure a smooth transaction process.

Natural Cycles is a digital health company that provides a contraceptive app designed to empower women in managing their reproductive health. The app utilizes an algorithm to analyze users' basal body temperature and other relevant data, such as luteinizing hormone levels, to determine fertility status throughout the menstrual cycle. By requiring daily temperature measurements with a basal thermometer, the app generates a color-coded calendar that informs users of their fertile days, allowing for informed decisions regarding unprotected sex. This non-invasive and non-hormonal approach enables women to plan or prevent pregnancies while avoiding the side effects associated with traditional contraceptive methods. Natural Cycles is at the forefront of digital contraception, offering a modern solution to female fertility tracking.

CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.

SecureSafe is an award-winning online storage solution for companies and individuals alike. The cloud safe simplifies online file sharing and protects documents and passwords, offering a level of security comparable to a Swiss bank. SecureSafe is a unique solution thanks to the use of double encryption, triple data redundancy for each and every file and zero knowledge architecture, thus offering the highest level of privacy protection.

Creoptix AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of advanced optical instruments and consumables for label-free analysis of molecular interactions, primarily serving the drug discovery sector. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Wädenswil, with an additional office in the Boston area, Creoptix focuses on next-generation bioanalytical tools that enhance research capabilities in both industry and academia. Its flagship product, the Creoptix® WAVEsystem, utilizes proprietary Grating-Coupled Interferometry (GCI) technology to provide high sensitivity and resolution for studying real-time biological interactions involving various molecules, including small molecules, peptides, and membrane proteins, even in complex biofluids like serum or plasma. The company also offers versatile sensors and integrated software that streamline assay setup and data evaluation, making it easier for researchers to conduct molecular interaction studies.

Credentis is a Swiss company founded in 2010 and based in Windisch, Aargau, specializing in the research, development, production, and distribution of innovative dental care products aimed at preventing and treating dental diseases. The company focuses on tooth regeneration and offers solutions for various dental issues, including hypersensitivity, caries lesions, and damage from bleaching. Its product lineup includes Curodont Repair, Curodont Protect, and Curodont D’Senz, which help protect and regenerate enamel and dentin, providing dentists with effective tools to enhance oral health. By addressing problems such as acid erosion and white spot lesions, Credentis aims to improve patient outcomes and promote overall dental well-being.

Bcomp Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializing in natural fiber composites. Founded in 2003, the company produces innovative products such as ampliTex, a natural flax fiber available in various forms, bCores, a lightweight wood core, and powerRibs, a reinforcement material made from natural fibers. Bcomp's technologies, developed from years of research and patented innovations, allow for the creation of structural components that can effectively replace traditional materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The company serves diverse industries, including sports, automotive, acoustics, aerospace, electronics, design, and leisure, focusing on enhancing efficiency in weight, rigidity, shock absorption, and damping. Bcomp collaborates closely with its customers to tailor solutions that meet specific needs while continuing to strengthen its research and development efforts through academic partnerships.

Gomo Energy is a producer of food and beverage products focused on providing healthy dietary supplements. The company offers a range of products, including vegan protein, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and biological micronutrients. Its offerings encompass food supplements, energy products, sports drinks, and powdered energy drinks, all designed to enable customers to access healthier options with fewer calories. Gomo Energy aims to support both physical and mental well-being through its nutrient-rich formulations.