07.07.2026
take the stage at the 2026 foire du valais: applications for the pitch contest are now open!
on friday, october 2, 2026, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., the ark will host a major startup pitch event in the heart of the espace innothèque. this event, open to the public, aims to highlight the dynamism of the regional entrepreneurial scene while providing tangible visibility to the young companies shaping the valais of tomorrow.
22.06.2026
trb chemedica develops injectable pharmaceutical products in vouvry
trb chemedica vouvry sa forms the swiss industrial core of the international trb chemedica group, which specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative pharmaceutical products for the treatment of conditions in rheumatology, ophthalmology, and neurology. the vouvry site stands out for its unique expertise in two highly specialized production areas: ganglioside extraction and the manufacture of hyaluronic acid–based injectable products.
09.06.2026
An NVIDIA Certification to Strengthen AI Skills in Digital Life Sciences
Students in the Digital Life Sciences (DLS) study track of the Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Engineering have recently reached a new milestone in their artificial intelligence journey by earning the “Fundamentals of Deep Learning” certification offered by the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.
26.05.2026
SWEETReclaim – a sustainable future for snacks
SWEETReclaim is a project funded by the National Centre for Research and Development. Its aim is to develop snacks made from food industry by-products that support the gut microbiota and help regulate satiety. The Swiss-Polish initiative, focused on sustainable food solutions and carried out under the Polish-Swiss Cooperation Programme, is led by Prof. Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska from the Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology.
26.05.2026
CIMO, serving industry
Since its foundation, CIMO has developed unique expertise in the management of complex industrial infrastructure and services. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to meet the high demands of the chemical and industrial sector, while ensuring compliance with the most stringent environmental and safety standards.
04.05.2026
Idiap launches the 15th edition of the Idiap Create Challenge: a nine-day AI hackathon
The Idiap Research Institute is opening registrations for the 15th edition of the Idiap Create Challenge, its annual nine-day hackathon focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Organized in partnership with the The Ark Foundation, the event will take place from August 20 to 28, 2026 at the Idiap premises and aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in AI.
