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Su questa pagina troverete notizie, curiosità ed eventi legati alla comunità USI. Scrive per voi Anna Giovanetti, collaboratrice dell’USI e membro del Social Media Board (www.socialmedia.usi.ch).
L'USI è l'università più internazionale della Svizzera e si distingue nel sistema universitario elvetico grazie a offerte formative e campi di ricerca originali. Le sue dimensioni permettono l'interazione diretta tra i membri della comunità accademica: un'atmosfera collegiale, dinamica e multiculturale, polo di attrazione per studenti motivati e ricercatori di talento.
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On this page you will find news, events and special incidents related to the USI community. Posting for you is Anna Giovanetti, collaborator of USI and member of the Social Media Board (www.socialmedia.usi.ch)
USI is Switzerland’s most international university. It is distinctive in the Swiss university system because of the originality of its degree curricula and areas of research. Its relatively contained size and numbers assure direct interaction between the members of the academic community. The result is a collegiate, dynamic, and multicultural atmosphere, a powerful magnet for motivated students and talented researchers.
L'USI è l'università più internazionale della Svizzera e si distingue nel sistema universitario elvetico grazie a offerte formative e campi di ricerca originali. Le sue dimensioni permettono l'interazione diretta tra i membri della comunità accademica: un'atmosfera collegiale, dinamica e multiculturale, polo di attrazione per studenti motivati e ricercatori di talento.
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On this page you will find news, events and special incidents related to the USI community. Posting for you is Anna Giovanetti, collaborator of USI and member of the Social Media Board (www.socialmedia.usi.ch)
USI is Switzerland’s most international university. It is distinctive in the Swiss university system because of the originality of its degree curricula and areas of research. Its relatively contained size and numbers assure direct interaction between the members of the academic community. The result is a collegiate, dynamic, and multicultural atmosphere, a powerful magnet for motivated students and talented researchers.
Overview
Location
Switzerland, Ticino, Salorino
Employees
501-1000
Phone
+41 58 666 40 00
Founded date
1996
Mentions in press and media 19
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| Sep 5, 2026 | Mendrisio: per crescere globali non serve partire da una metropoli | Quando pensiamo all’ecosistema ideale per una startup, tendiamo a immaginare sempre gli stessi luoghi: grandi città, distretti tecnologici, concentrazioni di venture capital, acceleratori e migliaia di founder concentrati nello stesso terri... |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Foldcast Secures Funding to Pioneer Sustainable Concrete with Recyclable Paper Moulds | Foldcast, a Swiss innovator, secured CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick. Its mission: slash concrete waste and CO2 emissions. The company employs recyclable paper moulds, advanced design software, and digital manufacturing. This method creates s... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Foldcast secures €160K to reduce concrete use with recyclable paper moulds | Swiss construction technology startup Foldcast has secured €160,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to advance its recyclable paper mould technology for concrete construction and move towards commercial deployment. A spin-off from Universit... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Switzerland's Startup Ascent: Innovation Hub Earns Top European Rank | Switzerland's startup ecosystem commands global attention. The nation solidifies its position as a leading European innovation hub. Venture Kick, a key philanthropic initiative, ranks fifth among Europe's premier startup accelerators. This ... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | The Swiss start-up support scene excels in European rankings | Swiss organisations are well represented in the new ranking, which was compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista. The list contains 180 providers who applied for the ranking and scored highest in surveys of alumni and ... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | InVirtuoLabs to lead €2.3M Eurostars grant project NEUROSPARK | Virtual Cell Models act as AI-driven “digital twins” of living cells, simulating how diseased cells respond to potential therapies. In practice, the approach helps research teams prioritize the most promising molecules, reduce trial-and-er... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Healthcare start-ups finish in the top spots at the Boldbrain Startup Challenge | The 2025 edition of the Boldbrain Startup Challenge, the acceleration programme for innovative ideas organised by Fondazione Agire with the support of the USI Startup Centre and the backing of the Department of Finance and Economy (DFE)of ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Swiss Startup I-RIIDE set to redefine Shared Mobility | Born as the master thesis of founder Dereck Gibeyo during his Executive MBA at the University of Lugano, I-RIIDE is proof that academic innovation can solve real-world challenges. “Mobility doesn’t need more silos; it needs bridges,” says ... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Clarivate Reveals Citation Laureates 2024 | Annual recognition highlights researchers with extraordinary citation records and societal impact, poised for Nobel recognition LONDON, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative in... |
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FAQ about USI
When was USI founded?
USI was founded in 1996.
What has the press written about USI?
Parsers VC has collected 19 articles mentioning USI, among them “Mendrisio: per crescere globali non serve partire da una metropoli” (Sep 5, 2026) and “Foldcast Secures Funding to Pioneer Sustainable Concrete with Recyclable Paper Moulds” (Sep 2, 2026).
Is USI still active?
Yes, USI is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 7, 2026.