Facing the challenges of our time
CSEM is a public-private, non-profit Swiss technology innovation center. CSEM enables competitiveness through innovation by developing and transferring world-class technologies for the industrial sector.
Our Vision
We believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.
At CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.
Since 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with over 650 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world-class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.
Research programs
Digital technologies: We help convert digital dreams into real products by providing state-of-the-art IoT, wearables, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and industry 4.0 solutions.
News and Events

Viva Technology 2026
Watches, chocolate, and… swisstech! We put the spotlight on the exceptional performance of the Swiss innovation ecosystem....
17 June 2026 — 20 June 2026

IoT AI Visions 2026
Meet CSEM at Switzerland’s premier IOT event, to learn more about our sustainable solutions for IOT, as well as how we are harnessing AI at ...
18 June 2026

Real-Time Bioreactor Glucose Monitoring comes into focus
Hamilton’s GlucoSense enables real-time bioreactor glucose monitoring, helping biologics manufacturers improve process control and bioproces...
Published on 3 June 2026

Forschung trifft Wirtschaft
(German only) „Forschung trifft Wirtschaft“ von HSLU, CSEM und ITZ bringt Technologie-Wissen und KMU-Bedürfnisse zusammen. Kompakte Events l...
30 June 2026

Digital Journey award: Registration is open!
Boost your business! Apply for the CSEM Digital Journey Award by September 14, 2026, and win up to CHF 100,000 in digital technology develop...
Published on 7 May 2026









