Articles

2023
“Innovation is sweeping through the construction sector.”
FNF 2023 | 06.09.2023
Substantial state investment in research and development have helped Fribourg's construction sector to become more robust and prepare for future upheavals affecting the industry. Interview with Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency. Read article
There is a lot of interest in the EggSorter
Bionomous | 28.03.2023
Bionomous is a contraction of 'biology' and 'autonomous systems', and is the name of a start-up which builds devices that automate processes used in life science research. A few weeks after the launch of its first product, the EggSorter, in December 2022, Bionomous, which is based at Le Vivier Technology Park, announced that it had raised USD 2.7 million in funding that will allow the start-up to scale its production. Interview with Frank Bonnet, CEO and co-founder of Bionomous. Read article
2022
Industry 4.0: the canton of Fribourg demonstrates its ambition
FNF | 08.11.2022
The potential is there and so is the competitive advantage. By making Industry 4.0 a pillar of our economic strategy, we want to capitalize on our strengths and invest in sectors where we have so much to offer Read article
SMART COFFEE PRODUCTION. WHAT ELSE?
NESPRESSO | 01.09.2022
Synonymous with innovation, quality and expertise, ‘Made in Switzerland’ is a core value at Nespresso. Today, the brand, whose famous capsules are exported around the world, produces its entire coffee range in Switzerland. Read article
2021
BIOECONOMY : CONSOLIDATING GAINS AND GENERATING ADDED VALUE
PromFR | 02.09.2021
The bioeconomy is a central focus of Fribourg’s new economic development strategy, which was devised by the cantonal authorities with input from the private sector and academic community. Read article
FRIBOURG DAIRY INDUSTRY ‘MOOVES’ TO DIGITAL
Grangeneuve | 02.09.2021
Jean-Charles Philipona, Head Of Livestock Production at Grangeneuve Read article
AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF WOOD INNOVATION
wood-iD | 02.09.2021
In the middle of the blueFACTORY innovation park stands a three-story structure made entirely from 24 timber blocks measuring 7.6 meters by 3.8 meters. Read article
AN EXOTIC TWIST ON A CULINARY CLASSIC
MAISON AMARELLA | 02.09.2021
Macarons simply look too good to eat. But those who dare to bite into the satiny smooth, jewel-colored shell are justly rewarded with a toe-tingling burst of flavor as the velvety ganache filling caresses their palate. Read article
“FRIBOURG IS MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF”
Biofactory Competence Center | 02.09.2021
The Biofactory Competence Center (BCC) is like a Swiss army knife for the biopharmaceutical industry, both in Switzerland and further afield. Read article
A MODEL OF AGILITY AND SCALABILITY
VIFOR PHARMA | 02.09.2021
Our new facility is the result of incredible teamwork between Vifor Pharma, the Biofactory Competence Center (BCC) and the Fribourg Development Agency.” Read article