Range of services

Do you require a practice-oriented and scientifically sound solution that is tailored to your needs? Applied research and development at Bern University of Applied Sciences offers high methodological and professional competencies as well as access to key technologies.

Research and development

Research partnerships

We have many years of experience with practice-oriented approaches to development and solving problems, and we have access to a broad national and international network.

We maintain our cooperations and partnerships on a project-related or long-term basis. In research partnerships we work with you to derive a solution. We also support you in the planning of research projects, in the search for partners and sponsorship organisations (national and international), or in project and quality management.

Your contact person

Are you interested in a research partnership with a research unit or an institute of the BFH? We will be glad to help you:

Digital Construction

In the digitalisation of the construction industry, the focus is on Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Health Care Communication Design

STRAIN

STRAIN is a sub-project of the BFH in the national project “Strategy to counter the shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare professions”.

Collaborative Robot

Those who want to keep pace with the advances in precision and miniaturisation in the manufacturing process integrate robots into their production processes.

Promotion of research and innovation

We support our researchers and partners from industry in accessing national or international funding programmes such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse, as well as EU funding programmes such as Horizon 2020.

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) promotes scientific research in all disciplines. As well as providing support for projects, the Foundation promotes the careers of individual research scientists

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

SNSF projects at the BFH

3D-Mapping for Cardiac Arrhithmias
In case interventional treatment of arrhythmias is indicated, the planning oft he intervention relies on the type of arrhythmias diagnosed based on standard ECG. The diagnostic accuracy is however limited....

Research focus Human Centered Engineering

Research field Human Centered Engineering

Head of project Marcel Jacomet
- See research project
A comprehensive genetic screen for recessive mutations
Single recessive mutations can determine both insemination success and the vitality of newborns, thereby affecting fertility and rearing success.

Research focus Resource-efficient agricultural production systems

Research field Livestock systems and horse care

Head of project Heidi Signer-Hasler
- See research project
ALIEN
In the Alps, Ailanthus is an invasive species from China. In an international project led by the BFH-HAFL, ailanthus invaded forests are being investigated in Ticino and in China to quantify their protective...

Research focus Multifunctional forest management

Research field Mountain forests and natural hazards

Head of project Luuk Dorren
- See research project
Alternatives in the Swiss dairy industry
It is a challenging time for the Swiss dairy sector. While farmers are in a weak position within the industry, regional projects emerge, trying to improve their general situation.

Research focus Resource-efficient agricultural production systems

Research field International agriculture and rural development

Head of project Jérémie Forney
- See research project
Amateur Design
Amateurgestaltung erfüllt eine Funktion, die durch Profiarbeit nicht erbracht wird. Sind von Laien gestaltete Artefakte bloss «Notlösungen» oder können sie auch positiv im Sinn von «selbstgemacht»,...

Research focus Institute of Design Research

Research field Design and Rhetoric

Head of project Annina Schneller
- See research project
Analogien des Digitalen
Research focus Materiality in Arts and Culture

Research field Mediale Semantik des Materials in Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte

Head of project Johannes Gfeller
- See research project

Innosuisse

As the innovation-promoting agency of the federal government, Innosuisse supports application-oriented research partnerships between companies and universities, thereby promoting innovation potential in Switzerland.

Innosuisse

Innosuisse Projects at the BFH

28092.1 SSOCT
Research focus Human Centered Engineering

Research field Human Centered Engineering

Head of project Christoph Meier
- See research project
Advanced all-solid optical preforms for next generation microstructured fibers
Implementation and test of a sol-gel-based doped granulated silica production process for the assembly of all-glass special-fiber preforms (e.g. microstructured fiber preforms).

Research focus Production technology

Research field Applied Laser, Photonics and Surface Technologies

Head of project Valerio Romano
- See research project
All Laser Scribing of CIGS PV...
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Research focus Production technology

Research field Applied Laser, Photonics and Surface Technologies

Head of project Valerio Romano
- See research project
Bergkäse mit optisch attraktivem Schnittflächendekor
Der Schweizer Käsemarkt ist um eine Weltneuheit reicher: Ein Bergkäse mit essbaren Bergblüten als Schnittflächendekor. Nach rund zweijähriger Entwicklungszeit ist der Käse nun in der Bergmilch-Produktelinie...

Research focus Food processing and consumption

Research field Food processing

Head of project Walter Bisig
- See research project
Bergmilch-Projekt
Die Milchbranche im Berggebiet braucht innovative, marktorientierte Strategien und Handlungsempfehlungen, welche eine wettbewerbsfähigere und auf die Bedürfnisse des Marktes abgestimmte Milchproduktion und...

Research focus Multifunctional forest management

Research field Forest production

Head of project Roger Schwarzenbach
- See research project
Bewegungsaktive ergonomische Sitzschale für Rollstühle
Herkömmliche Rollstuhlsitze können bei Rollstuhlfahrer Schmerzen, Dekubitus und spastische Anfälle hervorrufen. Eine bewegungsaktive ergonomische Sitzschale für Rollstühle soll entwickelt werden.

Research focus Energy, Traffic, Mobility

Research field Energy, Transportation, Mobility

Head of project Kurt Hug
- See research project

Euresearch Office BFH

Euresearch is the Swiss information network for European research and innovation programmes (Horizon 2020), and promotes Swiss participation in international research projects and programmes.

Researchers at the BFH as well as companies from the Canton of Bern receive support from Euresearch Office BFH in their search for funding opportunities and research partners, as well as with tendering, application submissions and later with project management.

For researchers of the BFH (Intranet)

For companies

Euresearch Office BFH

EU projects of the BFH

Assessment of residual load-carrying capacity
Development reliable methods for assessing the residual load-carrying capacity of cracked/damaged timber members.

Research focus Timber Constructions, Structures and Architecture

Research field Structural and Earthquake engineering

Head of project Bettina Franke
- See research project
Bio-Thermo-Wood
Wood should be more promoted as building material but its hygroscopicity constitutes a challenge to overcome because it leads to dimensional instability, mold growth and fungal decay thus service life...

Research focus Material and Wood Technology

Research field Wood Modifications and Surface Treatments

Head of project Marion Noël
- See research project
CACE
Reliable crypto software can often be implemented by experienced professionals only. To facilitate this implementation, a toolbox has to be designed which aids non-experts to obtain verifiable secure and...

Research focus Mobile Information Society

Research field Security in the Information Society

Head of project Endre Bangerter
- See research project
Dekontaminierung von Museumsobjekten
Ein Teil der Holzobjekte in Museumsbeständen ist durch toxische Holzschutzmittel belastet. Es werden das Eindringverhalten und die Konzentrationsverteilung von Holzschutzmitteln im Holz und die Veränderung...

Research focus Material and Wood Technology

Research field Adhesive Technology and Polymer Chemistry

Head of project Ingo Mayer
- See research project
Delamination von Holzverklebungen
Die Fugen von Holzverklebungen werden im praktischen Gebrauch neben statischen Belastungen auch durch erhöhte Feuchtigkeit und Klimaschwankungen stark beeinflusst. Der Mechanismus des Versagens im Bereich...

Research focus Material and Wood Technology

Research field Adhesive Technology and Polymer Chemistry

Head of project Urs von Arx
- See research project
Drying Simulation
Two drying simulation programs were assessed to be used in the timber industry on Spruce (Picea abies karst.) grown in Switzerland. The use of drying simulation software supports the kiln operator or...

Research focus Material and Wood Technology

Research field Composite Materials and Furniture Development

Head of project Thomas Volkmer
- See research project

Selection of spin-offs of the BFH

Located in the immediate vicinity of the future Campus Biel/Bienne, the planned Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne will operate a platform for application-oriented research and development in industrial technology and will create attractive conditions for research groups and start-ups.

Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne

Campus Biel/Bienne

Spin-offs

Cocoboards

In the Philippines, it is planned to use coconut shells to produce affordable and sustainable building materials.
The market launch of these so-called cocoboards was supported by BRIDGE Proof of Concept, a federal funding programme for young researchers.

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Forschungsprojekt Cocoboards

Cocoboards (Firmenseite)

Ennos

Ennos develops solar-powered water pumps for smallholders in developing countries. This spin-off of the Bern University of Applied Sciences is close to achieving profitability.

Links

Medienmitteilung zu Ennos

Ennos (Firmenseite)

Evolaris

The idea of developing a purely electric propulsion system for powered aerobatics had been buzzing around in the minds of the founding members of evolaris for some time. The two students from the Bern University of Applied Sciences then succeeded in presenting their idea in the form of a bachelor's thesis.

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Forschungprojekt Evolaris

Evolaris (Firmenseite)

ReseaTech

In May 2015, Simon Zumbrunnen and Philipp Haslebacher, two graduates of the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH, founded ReseaTech as a high-tech start-up. The Burgdorf-based start-up company produces measuring instruments for volumes of liquid in the microlitre range, which are required especially by manufacturers in the biotechnology and medical technology sectors.

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Medienmitteilung ReseaTech vom 03.06.2019

ReseaTech (Firmenseite)

Theatray

Threatray

Researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences have developed a tool that significantly improves the analysis of malware and hence the protection against cyber attacks. After successfully setting up the company, they have now brought their innovation to the market.

Links

Medienmitteilung zu Threatray vom 07.12.2018

Threatray (Firmenseite)

Range of services

Research and development

Research partnerships

Your contact person

Digital Construction

Health Care Communication Design

STRAIN

Collaborative Robot

Promotion of research and innovation

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

SNSF projects at the BFH

3D-Mapping for Cardiac Arrhithmias

A comprehensive genetic screen for recessive mutations

ALIEN

Alternatives in the Swiss dairy industry

Amateur Design

Analogien des Digitalen

Innosuisse

Innosuisse Projects at the BFH

28092.1 SSOCT

Advanced all-solid optical preforms for next generation microstructured fibers

All Laser Scribing of CIGS PV...

Bergkäse mit optisch attraktivem Schnittflächendekor

Bergmilch-Projekt

Bewegungsaktive ergonomische Sitzschale für Rollstühle

Euresearch Office BFH

Euresearch Office BFH

EU projects of the BFH

Assessment of residual load-carrying capacity

Bio-Thermo-Wood

CACE

Dekontaminierung von Museumsobjekten

Delamination von Holzverklebungen

Drying Simulation

Selection of spin-offs of the BFH

Spin-offs

Cocoboards

Cocoboards

Links

Ennos

Ennos

Links

Evolaris

Evolaris

Links

ReseaTech

ReseaTech

Links

Theatray

Threatray

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