In March 2026, the canton of Fribourg will host BIOKET, one of the leading international conferences on bioeconomy and biomass valorization technologies. A first for Switzerland—and a chance to reaffirm the strategic role Fribourg plays in this field. Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA), shares his insights on the significance and outlook of this event. Read article

“Neuroscience-related technologies generate such massive amounts of data today that it’s become impossible to process them using conventional methods. We needed to create a program that brings together the best of both worlds: an understanding of the brain and mastery of digital tools,” explains Dr. Samy Rima, coordinator of the Master’s program in Digital Neuroscience at the University of Fribourg. Read article

At the University of Fribourg, the transition from research to market is supported by the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Service (KTT). Dr. Valeria Mozzetti Rohrseitz, who heads the unit, and Dr. Sebastian Dobarco, scientific collaborator, are part of the team that guides researchers through every key stage. 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

The construction industry is undergoing a digital revolution of its own. Read article

What do spectators at a professional baseball game in Mexico have in common with amateur cyclists competing in a road race in Belgium and guests at a South African firm’s end-of-year party? Read article

Le Vivier Technology Park is a Swiss hub of industrial engineering and innovation based in Fribourg. Read article

The Motion Control Academy is a fine example of a public-private partnership. Read article

When we think about inkjet printing, all too often many of us still see it in two-dimensional terms. Yet, this technology, which has developed in parallel with end user computing, has made a spectacular leap into the third dimension. Read article

Jean-Charles Philipona, Head Of Livestock Production at Grangeneuve Read article