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Stem cell and umbilical cord preservation, the reference is in Monthey!

Founded in 2012 at the BioArk technology site in Monthey and supported by the Ark Foundation’s incubator during its start-up phase, CordSavings is now establishing itself as a major player in the field of umbilical cord stem cell preservation. Combining scientific expertise and ethical commitment, CordSavings is also the only private biobank in Switzerland, offering pregnant women and all families expecting a child the opportunity to collect and store stem cells in Switzerland.

Valais start-up Precise Health wins CHF 40,000 Venture Kick prize

Precise Health, a biotech start-up based at the Energypolis Campus in Sion, has just won phase 2 of the national Venture Kick competition. The CHF 40,000 prize will enable the company to further develop its technology, which is revolutionizing the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Lonza builds new plant in Visp, creating 100 new jobs

Lonza is expanding its partnership with an undisclosed major pharmaceutical company to supply antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This agreement includes building a new facility at Lonza’s Ibex® Biopark in Visp (Valais), Switzerland, and providing large-scale production of monoclonal antibodies for a new ADC treatment.

Highlights from the “Innovation in the vineyards” Event

The “Innovation in the vineyards” event, held on September 30th at the Innothèque space during the Foire du Valais, was a resounding success, attracting over thirty participants. Organized in collaboration with PhytoArk, this event highlighted the technological advancements and innovations transforming the viticulture sector.

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