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Swiss Quantum Initiative strengthens research and development in quantum technology and science
Quantum technology and science are key components in future data and information processing, and in application areas with significant economic potential such as communications and materials. The federal government will invest in a variety of measures in this area of research from 2023 on, and the Swiss Quantum Initiative will play a central role in these efforts. The measures are designed to secure the prominent position of Switzerland in quantum technology and science and enhance international networking. Based on a mandate from the federal government, the initiative will be coordinated by the Swiss Quantum Commission of the Swiss Academy of Sciences.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Neuroscience: Robert Bing Prize for two outstanding researchers
The Robert Bing Prize 2026 is awarded to two outstanding neuroscientists: Eduardo Martin Moraud, assistant professor at EPFL, is being distinguished for his translational research on movement disorders, notably in relation to Parkinson’s disease. Aiman S. Saab, professor at the University of Zurich, is honored for his fundamental contributions to understanding how glial cells help maintain neuronal and brain function. Each prize is worth 30’000 francs.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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La Svizzera possiede ancora i presupposti per rimanere una nazione all’avanguardia nell’innovazione?
La Svizzera ama definirsi una nazione innovativa. Le classifiche internazionali le danno buoni motivi per farlo. Dispone infatti di un sistema educativo riconosciuto, di eccellenti università, di aziende efficienti e di una solida tradizione industriale. Tuttavia, esiste una differenza fondamentale tra l’attuale capacità innovativa e la capacità di rimanere innovativi anche in futuro.Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
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International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences have joined the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine. Established at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome in July 2025, the coalition provides a platform for coordinating support for the reconstruction of Ukraine’s science and innovation system. Switzerland is represented in the coalition by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), and the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. By joining the coalition, the Swiss Academies express their solidarity with scientists in Ukraine and support the exchange within the framework of the coalition.