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

CSEM spin-off VidaSense advances wearable prenatal monitoring into clinical study
CSEM spin-off VidaSense has launched a clinical study during labor to validate its technology and move wearable prenatal monitoring closer to clinical use in obstetric care....
Published on 15 April 2026

Future Labs Live Basel
This is your roadmap to a truly digital, automated and sustainable laboratory: join CSEM experts Tonio Buonassisi, Samantha Paoletti, David ...
27 May 2026 — 28 May 2026

A new approach to control lithium deposition in anode-free solid-state batteries
Stabilizing the most critical interface in anode-free solid-state batteries. Learn how CSEM’s MgC bilayer enables controlled lithium growth ...
Published on 26 March 2026

CSEMnext - Neue Technologien für Medtech Anwendungen
(German only) CSEMnext von CSEM und Dätwyler zeigt moderne Wearable-Technologien – von neuen Materialien bis zu intelligenten Sensorsystemen...
2 June 2026

SwissChips Annual Event 2026
The second annual SwissChips event will take place on Thursday, June 4th 2026 at the Swisstech Convention Center (Lausanne, EPFL). Come and ...
4 June 2026









