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The number of FinTech companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increased slightly in 2025. At the same time, the technological focus is shifting towards data- and AI-based solutions.

Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI): Canton Zug remains at the top, Jura takes a leap forward The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has compiled the Cantonal Innovati

Many characteristics of workwear are conducive to a textile circular economy: it is relatively uniform, traceable and comes from a single source.

Artificial intelligence, blockchain and quantum computing are considered key technologies of the future.

Over 15,000 people in Switzerland are affected by Parkinson's disease. Music can improve the mobility, motivation and mood of those affected.

How does it feel to have to find your way through a construction site with a visual impairment? How do people with autism feel when they are confronted with acoustic and visual stimuli at a junction?

A research group at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is developing new hearing education approaches that enable senior citizens to activate and maintain their hearing ability through exercises with music or sounds.

A joint study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Kiel University of Applied Sciences shows an increase in severe corporate crises in the DACH region: every third listed company has suffered a massive slump in its share price since 2018. Swiss companies are proving to be particularly resilient in a country comparison.

Swiss Construction and Real Estate Forum: Sustainable construction - sustainable real estate "Sufficiency - How less becomes more": The focus topic of this year's Swiss Construction and Real Estate F

The IFZ Retail Banking Study conducted by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has been examining the status, development and success factors of domestically focused banks for 14 years.

AI automates mental work - from simple chatbots to agentic AI.

Many people in Switzerland leave their money in an account and thus miss out on potential returns. Those with financial knowledge, wealth and self-confidence invest more frequently and build up significantly more wealth over the years.

Swiss institutional investors are increasingly investing their money in their own country. At the same time, they see increasing regulation as the biggest risk in the Swiss real estate market.

Gloomy forecast for the Swiss economy: more than 80 percent of the companies surveyed expect a significant increase in white-collar crime over the next twelve months.

Where do families live? Which neighborhoods are aging? How good are the public transport connections? The "Cockpit Public Planning" program from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts visualizes data as clear maps and thus supports authorities in community and neighbourhood development.

His retirement in fall 2025 marks the end of a formative chapter in Swiss organ research. From oil to the organ When Marco Brandazza talks about his career, he covers a wide range of topics, from the rock strata of the Italian Riviera to the pipes and windchests of central Switzerland.

The market for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is growing at an above-average rate and is increasingly shaping the Swiss fund landscape. Since 2021, new money has been flowing into ETFs rather than traditional investment funds. At the same time, Swiss investors' knowledge of ETFs varies greatly, particularly with regard to fees.

People who drive a lot for work and are under high work pressure have an increased risk of accidents on the road.

Almost half of those in employment prefer a combination of lump sum and pension when paying out their pension fund assets.

Almost two million tons of scrap metal are generated in Switzerland every year. However, much of it is inadequately sorted and therefore recycled to a lower quality: instead of being used in vehicle construction or the machine industry, it often ends up as building material.

Crypto assets have continued to gain in importance over the last twelve months. In addition to the sometimes rapid price developments, the ecosystem in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein has also grown with a wide variety of providers.

Whether it's diamonds or expensive hemp seeds: If you miscount, you can quickly lose a lot of money.

Despite initial reticence, more and more Swiss retail banks are turning to artificial intelligence to optimize their processes and offer new services. A recent survey by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows that although the use of AI is still in its infancy, the potential has been recognized, for example in the areas of data analysis and risk management.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts presents the final results of its interdisciplinary study on small-scale housing.

Being stuck together in vacation traffic jams is part of the collective travel experience in Switzerland.

Digitalization and artificial intelligence are also finding their way into the construction industry.