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A Miniaturized fuel cell for clean energy

A Miniaturized fuel cell for clean energy

Inergio, a spin-off from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Haute école d’ingénierie et de gestion du canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), has taken on the mission of addressing the challenge of off-grid power supply by developing a new, innovative generation of miniaturized, efficient, and environmentally friendly fuel cells.

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Artificial intelligence to revolutionize underground network mapping

Artificial intelligence to revolutionize underground network mapping

Acquiring and processing the data needed to maintain underground water, gas and electricity networks is a costly and time-consuming process. Geneva's Industrial Services decided to call on HEIG-VD's Institut d'ingénierie du territoire to help them explore the impact that AI and new technologies could have on the acquisition and processing of cartographic data.

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Targeting mitochondria to revolutionize medical treatments

From a laboratory at the University of Geneva, MPC Therapeutics harnesses the potential of mitochondria to revolutionize medical treatments.

Tech4Regen - Call for entries

The call for applications is open until February 17, 2025.

Best wishes for 2025!

The entire Alliance team wishes you a wonderful 2025!

A Miniaturized fuel cell for clean energy

Inergio, a spin-off from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Haute école d’ingénierie et de gestion du canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), has taken on the mission of addressing the challenge of off-grid power supply by developing a new, innovative generation of miniaturized, efficient, and environmentally friendly fuel cells.

Alliance at the Research and Innovation Day on January 29

Research and Innovation Day 2025 organized by HEIG-VD on the theme "The levers of economic competitiveness: Innovate to perform" will take place on January 29, 2025.

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