What do nanotechnology, polymers, digital printing, biopharmaceuticals, plastics processing, and artificial intelligence have in common? All of them, and others besides, have a dedicated institute or center of expertise in Fribourg. With most based on the Pérolles plateau or close by, they form a leading-edge ecosystem where applied research–industry collaboration is an everyday occurrence. Read article

It is hard to imagine a more fitting 125th anniversary gift than an entry in the Guinness World Records. This is precisely what Villars Maître Chocolatier achieved in 2026, when it held the world’s largest chocolate tasting event in Fribourg. The company, whose famed chocolate bars are sold in some 60 countries, may have changed a great deal since its founding in 1901, but its DNA remains the same: “A taste for tradition, a commitment to quality, and the almost exclusive use of local ingredients were, and still are, the hallmark of Villars,” its CEO, Nicolas Forget, explains. Read article

How do you stay agile as your business grows? This is the challenge currently facing CertX. In late 2024, the SGS group became the majority shareholder, ushering in a landmark new chapter for the School of Engineering and Architecture Fribourg (HEIA-FR) spin-off. “We continue to operate independently,” Vincent Sabot, CertX CEO, explains. “We’re a startup inside a large corporation.” Read article

Boldness, speed, a willingness to experiment and take risks: entitled “The Startup Mindset,” the 2026 edition of fribourg.swiss, the official magazine of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA), explores the mindset that drives startups and the ecosystem that supports their growth. From research and technology transfer to business support, innovation sites and collaboration with established companies, the magazine examines the many facets of Fribourg’s startup scene and shows how the startup mindset extends well beyond startups themselves. The new edition was unveiled at the Marly Innovation Center (MIC). Read article

For the second edition of its flagship publication under the fribourg.swiss brand, the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA) has chosen "The Startup Mindset" as its central theme. The magazine will be officially launched on September 23, 2026, at the Marly Innovation Center. Read article

In Western Switzerland, Raboud Group is best known for its projects in schools, hospitals and public buildings, as well as for its kitchens and interior fittings for private clients. Yet the Fribourg-based company also operates in a very different world: that of high-end exhibition stands, watch boutiques, jewelry stores, luxury chalets and bespoke interiors for discerning clients, from Geneva to Seoul, via London and New Delhi. Read article

For the first time in Switzerland, Fribourg hosted the international BIOKET congress, dedicated to key enabling technologies in the bioeconomy. Over three days, 485 experts from around 30 countries gathered to explore solutions for more sustainable production models. This edition reinforces the canton’s position as a credible and well-connected player on the global stage. Read article

They are both 47, wear a size 42, and share the same high standards when it comes to men’s footwear. With KANREY, Kuno Andrey—a Fribourg native who has worked at Nike and Adidas—and the Zurich-based, award-winning designer Kevin Fries set out to create a hybrid shoe, combining formal elegance with the comfort of a sneaker. A replaceable outsole, fully integrated recycling, strong roots in the Fribourg ecosystem and European production: KANREY stands for a durable and innovative vision of premium footwear. In this interview, Kuno Andrey looks back on the origins of the brand, its technological choices and its deliberate positioning in the high-end segment—developed in Fribourg, with a clearly international ambition. Read article

“Fribourg may not be the first name people associate with the luxury sector, but it has carved out a place of choice thanks to the quality of its know-how,” said Jerry Krattiger, Managing Director of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA). It’s a point the canton now illustrates with a blend of pride and humility—through its companies, craftspeople, and emblematic brands. Read article

Do not be fooled by the canton of Fribourg's understated appearance. If you look a little closer, you will discover a fantastic visitor destination. Read article