About Our Local Inventors

BioApply
Since 2006, BioApply has been offering a biodegradable and compostable vegetable-based alternative to traditional plastic packaging; a way of reinforcing the presence of your brand on the streets or in stores and of showing your durable commitment to your clients.
Also active in the development of biodegradable proprietary resins, BioApply offers sustainable applications such as compostable bags, as well as solutions that can be directly integrated into your products’ conception. http://www.bioapply.com/

Sensefly
The sky offers novel perspectives to monitor and understand our environment. That's why we develop intelligent flying sensors that are easy and quick to deploy, very lightweight, sustainable, and user-friendly.  Example of applications include: aerial photography, mapping, photogrammetry, atmospheric sampling, remote sensing, wild life monitoring, archeology, etc. http://www.sensefly.com/

MindMaze
It’s possible to regain mobility in your arms using “Nano” after a cerebro-vascular accident (CVA). Developed by MindMaze, an EPFL spin-off company, this device can be used every day at home.MindMaze was created by Dr Tej Tadi, who recently finalized his PhD studies in Neuroscience in the group of Prof. Olaf Blanke. Congratulations to him and his colleagues for this successful technology transfer! http://actu.epfl.ch/news/using-virtual-reality-to-recover-from-a-cerebro--3/

Rezero
Rezero is the name of a unique Ballbot, able to balance and drive on a single sphere. Especially designed for high acceleration, it moves in a very organic and elegant way. Rezero is the first Ballbot prototype which is able to show the full capacities of a Ballbot in that it not only focuses on stability and calm balancing, but also aims at high agility and fast movement. Whether used as a guide, a toy, a service robot or a daily aid, a Ballbot can prove its potential in a narrow, varying and crowded environment. http://www.rezero.ethz.ch

Skybotix
Skybotix is a leading developer of safe, autonomously navigating Miniature Aerial Vehicles (MAV) and related technologies. The company provides:
Flybox™ – The easy to use / easy to deploy robust MAV solution for professional applications.
CoaX™ – The compact, lightweight indoor coaxial helicopter for the research market.
Our customers are on one side professionals (customs, fire brigade, police, etc.), and on the other side research agencies and universities
http://www.skybotix.com/index.php?id=2&r=educational

Swissnex
swissnex is a public-private venture and an initiative of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER), managed in cooperation with the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs as an annex of the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco. swissnex San Francisco is a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in science, education, art, and innovation. In the field of innovation, swissnex San Francisco connects Swiss corporations with the most innovative key players globally across industries and disciplines to infuse Swiss clients with innovation knowledge. We support them in understanding the trends of today and inspire them to imagine and pursue the innovation of tomorrow. Our core value is our well-established network. Each of our diverse teams are dedicated to network and to connect with thought leaders and industry influencers. With a cross-disciplinary team as our backbone, we have access to expertise ranging from media and communication, the arts and design, to technology and research. Our presence in one of the most vibrant places for innovation and our strong ties to Switzerland make us an excellent partner for Swiss companies looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in innovation.