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Alp ICT is the cluster for digital innovation in Western Switzerland, which connects the various players in the tech ecosystem (companies, R&D, institutional and financial players). The cluster focuses in particular on the digital transition of SMEs, presenting the opportunities offered by the SwissMade technological innovations. Alp ICT offers information, promotion and networking services through targeted events around cutting-edge technologies emerging from the Swiss digital ecosystem. Thus, the cluster aims to stimulate the economic development of Switzerland, by reinforcing the predominant position of its industries in terms of innovation. Alp ICT was initiated in 2008 by the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Valais and Jura, with the support of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO.

Audemars Piguet

Balderton Capital

Big Bang Ventures

CA

The canton of Vaud is one of the main centers for research and innovation in Switzerland, with the largest academic and technology campus in the country and several research centers as well as internationally known industries, particularly in life sciences, micro-nanotechnologies, ICTs and cleantech. The Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI) is the official public organization that supports companies located within the canton of Vaud, especially those involved in sectors of advanced technology and industry. Indeed, SPEI advises entrepreneurs and puts them in contact with organizations that are appropriate to their specific needs. SPEI can also provide direct financial support.

Colt

Dow Jones Venture Wire

EBAN

EVCA (European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)

Egon Zehnder

Endeavour Vision

Geneva

Geneva Financial Center

GrowthPoint

IBM

Informilo

Morgan Lewis

ReadWriteWeb

SAP®

Schroders Private Banking

Sofinnova Partners

The Chilli

Time Equity Partners

Weber Shandwick