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Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
Initiative Food 4.0: Sechs bewilligte Projekte mit Innovation zu einem erfolgreichen Schweizer Ernährungssystem
Die Zukunft des Ernährungssystems durch innovative Produkte langfristig und entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette sicherzustellen: Dies ist das Ziel der Initiative Food 4.0, welche die Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz unter der Leitung der SATW lanciert haben. Basis der Initiative bildet eine Studie von ETH-Professor Erich Windhab und seinem Team zur Identifikation von relevanten Technologiebereichen im Schweizer Ernährungssystem. Erste Projekte zur Förderung von Innovationsprojekten in diesen Technologiebereichen werden ab Januar 2022 umgesetzt.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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smarter medicine: 40'000 francs to promote research
The association «smarter medicine – Choosing Wisely Switzerland», of which the SAMS is a founding member, is committed to optimizing healthcare in Switzerland. This year, it is once again awarding a grant for research projects and supporting two applications with up to CHF 20’000 each. Applications can be submitted until 26 September 2025.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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SPHN introduces new governance structure and funding scheme
With the formal signing of the mandate 2025–2028 by the Confederation, the governance structure of the Swiss Personalized Health Network as well as its funding instruments are evolving. SPHN’s goal for the next four years is to firmly anchor the infrastructure it has built for personalized medicine in Switzerland and to support more research projects with expertise. The funding for the core activities of SPHN is secured. A newly established Steering Board strengthens strategic oversight, while a Sounding Board ensures broad stakeholder involvement.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Watch the webinar on the Federal Health Act online
On 25 June 2025, the Smarter Health Care Network held a webinar asking: Can a federal law cure what has been plaguing our healthcare system for years? This one hour-long webinar is now available to watch online.