The life sciences industry plays a key role in Fribourg’s economy. Mathieu Resbeut, Key Account Manager at BAK Economics, presented the findings of a study conducted by the independent institute, highlighting several key figures related to employment, added value, and productivity in this sector for the canton of Fribourg. Read article

“Life sciences is a high-value-added sector, both directly and indirectly, as clearly demonstrated by the BAK study. We aim to strengthen it by leveraging our canton’s assets, as we see tremendous potential in this field,” stated Olivier Curty, State Councilor in charge of the economy, employment, and vocational training, during an event organized by the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA). Read article

On Wednesday evening, the canton of Fribourg celebrated its most innovative companies at the 2024-2025 Fribourg Freiburg Innovation Award (IFF) ceremony. The IFF Enterprise Award went to Contrinex, based in Corminboeuf, while the IFF Start-up Award, decided two-thirds by public vote, was awarded to Xemperia, a spin-off from the University of Fribourg.The IFF Sustainability Award, meanwhile, recognized the innovative project by ROMAG aquacare in Düdingen. Read article

Two hundred personalities from Switzerland, France and Germany came to Fribourg to experience the Bioeconomy Forum on October 10, 2024. The event showcased the potential of this high value-added field and lifted the veil on Fribourg's ecosystem, where universities, institutes, clusters and economic sectors are cultivating synergies at the interface between the economy and biomass valorization. Read article

The 2024 edition of Fribourg Network Freiburg, the official magazine of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA), highlights this dynamic sector, which includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies and medical devices. Read article

"We deliver the wireless technologies that are critical to Sonova's success," Laurent Saada, the Managing Director of Sonova Communications, proudly explains. In April 2021, the global leader in hearing care solutions opened one of the first carbon-neutral offices in Switzerland. Read article

The Marly Innovation Center (MIC) is home to an impressive number of ambitious life sciences projects. With 7,000 m2 of secure fine chemicals laboratories and customized clean rooms, not to mention flexible leasing options, the MIC is attracting cutting-edge firms and energizing the Fribourg ecosystem. Read article

CordenPharma is the latest occupant of a landmark site for the canton of Fribourg's pharmaceutical sector. The major structural changes it has undergone over the decades have enabled the business location to substantially expand its mission and reach. Read article

Mini-interview with Jean-Nicolas Aebischer, HEIA-FR Director. Read article

The canton of Fribourg has become much more agile in its ability to integrate innovative economic sectors in a way that builds on its existing strengths and is consistent with its development policy. Read article