Articles

2020
A RICH AND DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM
SWIBRACE | 28.08.2020
Wrist fractures are a common injury, with close to 1.5 million cases every year in Europe alone. Most patients are seniors, a group that is particularly vulnerable to the side-effects of surgery. Read article
ROVÉO – THE HIGH-TECH SECURITY GUARD
ROVENSO | 28.08.2020
ROVéo is a land-based drone like no other. This technological masterpiece can spot intruders, detect fires, even at the incipient stage, and perform night-time security patrols. Read article
A WORLD FIRST FOR 3D CONCRETE PRINTING
MOBBOT | 28.08.2020
Fribourg start-up MOBBOT (‘mobile robot’) has developed a unique 3D printing system that can produce all types of concrete components. Read article
“PLAYING THE ROLE OF CATALYST”
KATHARINA FROMM, VICE-RECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FRIBOURG | 28.08.2020
Tech transfer activities are on the rise in Switzerland. How do you explain this cultural shift? Read article
“FRIBOURG IS AT THE VANGUARD”
ALAIN LUNGHI, DIRECTOR REGIONAL POLICY | 28.08.2020
What is ‘smart territory’ exactly? Read article
FIRST-RATE INSTRUMENTS FOR TECH TRANSFER
MEDION GRIFOLS DIAGNOSTICS/UBC FARCHIM | 28.08.2020
“I have been in this industry for 25 years and I have to say that things have evolved considerably. Today, academia and industry communicate and understand one another much better than before.” Read article
FOSTERING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE
Jerry Krattiger | 28.08.2020
Jerry Krattiger has been the Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA) since June 2019. Read article
TURBOCHARGED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
EDITORIAL | 28.08.2020
The countries with the strongest growth and the most robust, resilient economies are those that invest heavily in education and research. Read article
MADE FOR INNOVATION
blueFACTORY | 28.08.2020
Imagine an innovation quarter in the heart of the city, accessible to all and constantly evolving. Read article
CREATING A BUZZ
BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY | 28.08.2020
Weaponizing the natural pollination process of bees to combat pests and reduce the use of pesticides is the principle behind a major farming innovation developed by Bee Vectoring Technology (BVT). Read article