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Neur.on, a start-up revolutionizing legal translation

Neur.on, a start-up revolutionizing legal translation

A spin-off of the Hieronymus agency, specialized in legal and financial translation, Neur.on is breaking new ground with the creation of Corrext, a machine translation platform based on Natural Language Processing (NLP). A challenge in a world where data security is key and vocabulary extremely complex. Here's a look back at a technological and human success story.

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A digital twin for biocomposite optimization

A digital twin for biocomposite optimization

In 2019, Dynatec, a company with expertise in high-precision machining, has embarked on an ambitious project: to develop a biobased composite material and combine it with a digital twin to optimize the implementation process and thus gain in agility. The project was carried out in collaboration with HEIG-VD, and received Innosuisse funding with the help of Alliance.

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Aspivix, a gynaecological instrument that respects women's privacy

Aspivix, a gynaecological instrument that respects women's privacy

For over a century, most women have suffered from gynecological procedures performed with Pozzi forceps. Equipped with claws, these forceps too often cause severe pain. That's why Aspivix, a Vaud-based start-up, has developed an alternative that respects women's intimacy and is less painful, based on the suction cup principle.

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HemostOD: platelets on demand

HemostOD: platelets on demand

HemostOD, an EPFL start-up supported by Alliance to obtain an Innosuisse grant, has developed an innovative solution for producing platelets ex vivo, enabling large quantities to be generated in a short space of time.

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Elise Gortchacow-Bretton accredited Innosuisse mentor!

Congratulations to our colleague Elise Gortchacow-Bretton, innovation mentor at Innovation Alliance, who has been accredited as an Innosuisse mentor!

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.

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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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