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VINTAGE – Vineyard INTelligence for Agronomic Guidance & Evaluation. The project explores how agronomic, climatic, and georeferenced field data can be transformed into management recommendations.

This EU Horizon project focuses on developing scalable cultivation systems for macroalgae (seaweed) to create regenerative, bio-based value chains. The envisioned end products include food, cosmetics, and insulation building materials. A life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) as well as a…

NEXTPro develops a 177Lu-based radioligand therapy targeting prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) for prostate cancer patients not responding to PSMA therapies. The project validates the lead candidate NEXTPro-131 through / translational biodistribution, / dosimetry, / efficacy, and / safety…

The JETSTREAM project investigates aviation emissions through measurement campaigns and modeling. Its focus areas include the use of up to 100% SAF (including LCA), the analysis and toxicology of organic engine emissions on lung cells, and the integration of non-CO2 effects.

We are developing the first clinically usable platform for automated speech and language analysis in Swiss German. By combining advanced speech recognition with language and voice biomarkers, the system will support faster, more accurate diagnosis and monitoring of disorders such as developmental…

In what future do we want to live, given AI? The currently available options of visions for society are limited to dystopian scenarios. COMPASS addresses this through scenario development workshops.

Radio Signal Anomaly Detection includes / Analysis of geometric, density-based, and reconstruction-based methods for anomaly detection in radio frequency (RF) and audio signals. / Review and integration of public and internal datasets  for model validation. / Implementation, testing, and…

The project is developing an innovative approach to systematically assess the environmental and social impact of SME financing. The goal is to identify potential impacts and establish a solid foundation for forward-looking lending decisions.

The project aimt to develop an experimental system for cryopreservation of kidneys for organ transplantation and donation.

TwinMind uses AI and RAG to automate Digital Product Passport creation by extracting data from PDFs into compliant Asset Administration Shells. Designed for SMEs, it ensures high field accuracy and regulatory compliance without requiring complex PLM/ERP integration, protecting market access and…

Vibration Inspection for Bridge Repair Alerts develops a reference-free vibration monitoring system for bridge safety using Spiking Neural Networks and a digital twin. The solution eliminates baseline data requirements, enabling immediate deployment on aging infrastructure with 10+ year autonomous…

In a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation into everyday practice, the gap between high-level principles and real-world implementation is becoming increasingly visible. While frameworks for trustworthy AI are evolving, their translation into concrete decisions,…

The pilot project “Volunteering and Digitalization” led by the Stiftung Zürcher Gemeinschaftszentren and supported by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, explores how volunteer networks can be translated into hybrid and digital formats to strengthen participation, community ties, and…

Science Fiction Prototyping for Human-AI Interaction – A Transdisciplinary Workshop with Japanese and Swiss Researchers

The aim of this project is to identify how different users of autonomous buildings interact with AI systems, to inform the development of role-based interaction models.

GFRP bogies could make rail freight transport quieter, lighter and less maintenance-intensive. On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, this project analyses market potential, industry requirements and viable business models. The project provides a decision-making basis for further…