Research and innovation

The applied research activities carried out by SUPSI research units are characterised by strong practical application, with the primary aim of offering innovative solutions that can improve both the competitiveness of companies and organisations and the quality of people's lives.

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SUPSI is active in numerous programmes and projects of applied research and knowledge transfer within multiple networks involving local, national and international organisations, companies and institutions.

​​​​​​​Source: SUPSI Annual Report 2024
  • 400 +
    Active Projects
  • 41
    Research Units
  • 54.7
    CHF million
  • 600 +
    Researcher

The research and innovation activities carried out in the various fields of competence involve a variety of internal and external stakeholders, with the aim of developing highly innovative solutions in increasingly interdisciplinary areas.

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Research and innovation activities at SUPSI are characterised by a strong application profile aimed at responding to the needs of local companies and institutions, and at creating results and solutions that are tailored to the needs of the region.

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Research at SUPSI is not only carried out in a regional context, but is strongly oriented towards the international dimension, in order to guarantee the quality of research activities and results at a global and supranational level. SUPSI participates in international networks and provides direct support to researchers through dedicated services, including the Euresearch contact point and the Euraxess desk.

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The activities carried out by the research centres follow a process of continuous monitoring and improvement, in line with the SUPSI Quality Assurance System (QAS).

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Research centres

Research activities are carried out by a multitude of institutes, competence centres and specialised laboratories active in the various departments and affiliated schools, in close cooperation with local, federal and international institutions, companies and partners.

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The research database contains detailed information on the research and technology transfer activities carried out by SUPSI researchers under the various projects and mandates.
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EUonAIR


​​​​​​​For the first time, SUPSI joins a European University Alliance. These are EUonAIR (European University on AI in Learning, Smart UniverCity and (Re)Mobility), an international consortium composed of 10 partner institutions and over 20 associates, including SUPSI, created to shape a new landscape of training and research based on ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Our research narrated

The more than 400 projects active at SUPSI's institutes and research centres involve a multitude of sectors of the economy and society, with the aim of offering innovative solutions that can improve both the competitiveness of companies and organisations and the quality of life of individuals.

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SUPSI's transdisciplinary strategic areas are fields of integrated interdisciplinary expertise that operate with the involvement and active participation of research, education and external stakeholders to address challenges with a high social impact. These areas strengthen the reciprocity and understanding between research and education at SUPSI, the links between SUPSI and the local area, and qualify SUPSI as an active and relevant player in the context of challenges related to sustainable development at the federal level. 

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Partners and networks

We are part of multiple collaboration networks at territorial, federal and international level that enhance the skills, activities and spin-offs of our research and innovation activities.

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Transfer of knowledge

We promote innovation and the transfer of knowledge with the aim of creating a link between the world of applied research, the economy and society.

SUPSI supports Open Science as a strategic approach that enhances quality, transparency, accessibility, dissemination and re-use of scientific results. The Management joins the Swiss national strategy of swissuniversities by adopting the SUPSI Open Science Guidelines.

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