Founded in 2006 in Raron, Lugaia develops film-based single-use containment systems for regulated pharmaceutical, chemical and biotech environments. Its trajectory shows how specialised industrial expertise can grow from Valais and reach international markets.
Lugaia: Growth in Raron, and a long-term commitment to Valais Read More »
Despite a disrupted morning, more than 60 children and young people explored science at the Foire du Valais on October 7, 2026. The second edition of Explore – Experiment – Imagine! highlighted educational pathways in Life Sciences and technology through hands-on activities with MINTworld Visp, EPIC and HES-SO Valais-Wallis.
Explore-Experimente-Imagine! confirms the value of early science discovery in Valais Read More »
A look back at the Swiss Biotech Tour 2026 at BioArk Visp, where Italian companies met Valais Life Sciences innovators, industry experts and research partners to strengthen cross-border connections.
Swiss Biotech Tour: Connecting Life Sciences Across Borders Read More »
Applications are now open for >>venture>> 2027, Switzerland’s leading startup competition. Early-stage founders can apply across six verticals, including Pharma & Biotech and Medtech & Healthcare, and compete for prizes of up to CHF 150,000.
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Valais combines applied research, engineering, specialised infrastructure and Life Sciences manufacturing. Across Monthey, Visp, Sion and Martigny, complementary capabilities help companies move from scientific development towards scale-up and reliable operation.
Why Valais: a connected environment for Life Sciences scale-up and manufacturing Read More »
Bioscibex has moved from 81st to 54th place in the Top 100 Swiss Startup Award. Based at BioArk in Monthey, the company develops a single-use bioreactor-incubator for cell expansion.
Bioscibex climbs 27 places in the 2026 Top 100 Swiss Startup ranking Read More »
Novochizol and HES-SO Valais-Wallis have been selected for support through the Innobooster Future Food Farming to investigate biomarkers linked to Chitomixes, a chitosan-based approach for agricultural applications.
Novochizol and HES-SO Valais-Wallis supported by the Innobooster Future Food Farming Read More »
Luca Valeggia has been appointed CEO of ExcellGene Group. The transition comes as the Monthey-based company continues to develop its capabilities in cell-line engineering, bioprocessing and recombinant protein production.
Luca Valeggia appointed CEO of ExcellGene Group Read More »
TRB Chemedica’s Vouvry site illustrates the specialist pharmaceutical know-how anchored in Valais, from GMP manufacturing and integrated R&D to ganglioside extraction and hyaluronic acid-based injectable products.
TRB Chemedica in Vouvry: specialist pharmaceutical know-how at industrial scale Read More »
DePoly has opened a 500-tonne PET and polyester recycling plant in Monthey, marking its transition from pilot-scale development to industrial operation in Valais
DePoly opens a 500-tonne PET recycling plant in Monthey Read More »
