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 640 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

Forschung trifft Wirtschaft
(German only) „Forschung trifft Wirtschaft“ von HSLU, CSEM und ITZ bringt Technologie-Wissen und KMU-Bedürfnisse zusammen. Kompakte Events liefern Impulse, fördern Lösungen und Kontakte – für konkrete Ideen und Kooperationen mit direktem Nutzen....
30 June 2026

Davos Tech Summit 2026
A new platform on robotics, physical AI, and real-world deployment. Davos becomes a living laboratory for the near future with the conferenc...
1 July 2026 — 3 July 2026

SPIE Astronomical Telescope & Instrumentation
Join us at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation in Copenhagen, the leading event for telescope and instrumentation experts to shar...
5 July 2026 — 10 July 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

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









