The Valais-based start-up Notrixx, supported by The Ark incubator and born from HES-SO Valais/Wallis, has won the prestigious Best Early-Stage Start-Up Award at the Innovation Day held on November 17, 2025, in Zurich. This accolade, granted after the InnoSuisse Business Concept training, gives Notrixx remarkable national visibility during its critical launch phase.
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Avogen Tech, a Valais-based start-up founded by two chemical engineers, is developing a new type of electronic cigarette that uses water instead of traditional glycerin-based liquids. After four years of research and development, the company is preparing to raise funds to launch its innovative product, which is less harmful to health than traditional e-cigarettes.
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A new episode of Radio Chablais’ Plan Large podcast, hosted by journalist Florian Barbey, takes listeners behind the scenes at BioArk Monthey — a key hub for life sciences innovation in Valais. This edition features two voices shaping tomorrow’s biotech: Jean‑Marc Tornare, Site Manager of Monthey, and Chloé Albietz, co‑founder of the start‑up Bioscibex, recently welcomed into the BioArk community.
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Join top professionals from biotech, medtech, and digital health on January 20, 2026, in Sion for an intensive, hands-on deep learning training, organised by the Institute of Life Sciences (HES-SO Valais-Wallis), led by NVIDIA and scientific expert Théophile Gentilhomme.
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Last week in Monthey, +300 Swiss Health Valley leaders gathered at Théâtre du Crochetan for the 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗔𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, co-organized with BioAlps Association and proudly hosted in Valais. The event showcased the vibrant Valais life sciences ecosystem and explored 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔.
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On Wednesday, October 1st, the interactive mini‑exhibition Explore – Expérimente – Imagine !, organised by BioArk with the participation of EPIC Monthey, MINTworld & HES-SO Valais/Wallis, attracted nearly 200 curious visitors of all ages at the Foire du Valais. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., participants had the chance to dive into the exciting world of life sciences through hands‑on activities and live demonstrations.
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BioArk & New Mexico Venture Studios have established a strategic partnership to support startups in life sciences, medtech, and deep tech. This alliance facilitates access to infrastructure, expertise, and markets between US and European markets, accelerating international growth and collaboration.
From Argentina to Valais: biomanufacturing innovator gains global recognition ! Stämm, the biotechnology company pioneering next-generation biomanufacturing systems, has been named among the inaugural SOSV Deep Tech 100, a selection recognizing 100 trailblazing companies from over 800 ventures in the global SOSV portfolio.
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Bioscibex, the biotech hardware startup newly established at BioArk in Monthey, has won the final stage of the Venture Kick program, receiving CHF 100,000 to accelerate the development of its next-generation single-use bioreactors. This follows the company’s entry earlier this month into the Top 100 Swiss Startups ranking at 81st place. Recognition of a promising
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Join BioArk and its partners, EPIC Monthey, MINTworld Visp & HES-SO Valais-Wallis for a fun and interactive mini-exhibition: “Explore, experiment & imagine! ” taking place at the Foire du Valais on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
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