Articles

2020
DESIGNING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF THE FUTURE
SMART LIVING LAB | 28.08.2020
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
A RICH AND DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM
SWIBRACE | 28.08.2020
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 – THE HIGH-TECH SECURITY GUARD
ROVENSO | 28.08.2020
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
A WORLD FIRST FOR 3D CONCRETE PRINTING
MOBBOT | 28.08.2020
Fribourg start-up MOBBOT (‘mobile robot’) has developed a unique 3D printing system that can produce all types of concrete components. Read article
“PLAYING THE ROLE OF CATALYST”
KATHARINA FROMM, VICE-RECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FRIBOURG | 28.08.2020
Tech transfer activities are on the rise in Switzerland. How do you explain this cultural shift? Read article
“FRIBOURG IS AT THE VANGUARD”
ALAIN LUNGHI, DIRECTOR REGIONAL POLICY | 28.08.2020
What is ‘smart territory’ exactly? Read article
FIRST-RATE INSTRUMENTS FOR TECH TRANSFER
MEDION GRIFOLS DIAGNOSTICS/UBC FARCHIM | 28.08.2020
“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
FOSTERING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE
Jerry Krattiger | 28.08.2020
Jerry Krattiger has been the Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA) since June 2019. Read article
TURBOCHARGED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
EDITORIAL | 28.08.2020
The countries with the strongest growth and the most robust, resilient economies are those that invest heavily in education and research. Read article
MADE FOR INNOVATION
blueFACTORY | 28.08.2020
Imagine an innovation quarter in the heart of the city, accessible to all and constantly evolving. Read article