Vaud’s Innovation Initiative Celebrates 10 Years
Insolight has earned the Scale‑Up Vaud 2026 label and joins a community of 44 high‑growth companies. These scale-ups show strong development, innovation capacity, and a clear contribution to the economic dynamism of the canton of Vaud. In addition, the announcement comes as Scale‑Up Vaud celebrates its 10‑year anniversary. The initiative, led by Innovaud, continues to support and promote fast‑growing companies across the region.
This year’s cohort also includes seven newly labelled companies: Atinary, Corintis, Destinus, Enlightra, Nu Glass, Oculis, and Voltiris. Together, the 44 scale-ups show sustained economic impact. They created 2,822 jobs in Switzerland and 5,102 globally. Moreover, they raised CHF 689 million in publicly announced funding rounds in 2025 alone.
The maturity of the ecosystem also became clear through two major exits in 2025: Nexthink and Doppl.
Recognition for Insolight
The Scale‑Up Vaud label represents an important recognition for Insolight. It highlights the company’s continued growth and its expanding role in Switzerland’s deep‑tech landscape. In addition, the label opens access to a strong community of entrepreneurs, experts, and partners. Together, they help accelerate the development of high‑potential companies.
About Scale-Up Vaud
Launched in 2016 and led by Innovaud, Scale‑Up Vaud supports companies that show strong and consistent growth in Switzerland and internationally. Over the past decade, the program has contributed to thousands of new jobs, major investment inflows, and a vibrant and resilient innovation ecosystem. As a result, Scale‑Up Vaud remains one of the key drivers of economic innovation in the region.
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