“It’s always a combination of talents that makes achievements possible.” Echoing the presentation by sailor Mathieu Gobet, the first person from Fribourg to take part in the Mini-Transat ocean race, Olivier Curty did not fail to make the connection with the notion of technology transfer. Read article

So many of the products that we take for granted, like synthetic fibers, plastics, cosmetics and food additives, are made from petroleum. Read article

A whole host of everyday products like chewing gum, toothpaste, sun screen, spices and even powdered soup often contain nanomaterials to improve their properties. Read article

When it comes to smart homes and buildings, the canton of Fribourg is leading the charge. This is due in no small part to the Smart Living Lab, an interdisciplinary research center based in the blueFACTORY innovation quarter since 2015. Read article

Wrist fractures are a common injury, with close to 1.5 million cases every year in Europe alone. Most patients are seniors, a group that is particularly vulnerable to the side-effects of surgery. Read article

ROVéo is a land-based drone like no other. This technological masterpiece can spot intruders, detect fires, even at the incipient stage, and perform night-time security patrols. Read article

Fribourg start-up MOBBOT (‘mobile robot’) has developed a unique 3D printing system that can produce all types of concrete components. Read article

Tech transfer activities are on the rise in Switzerland. How do you explain this cultural shift? Read article

What is ‘smart territory’ exactly? Read article

“I have been in this industry for 25 years and I have to say that things have evolved considerably. Today, academia and industry communicate and understand one another much better than before.” Read article