{"id":6967,"date":"2025-06-03T11:23:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/portraits-de-la-communaute\/margaret-collaud\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:11:40","slug":"margaret-collaud","status":"publish","type":"portraits","link":"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/en\/portraits-de-la-communaute\/margaret-collaud\/","title":{"rendered":"Margaret Collaud"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6967\" class=\"elementor elementor-6967 elementor-6004\" data-elementor-post-type=\"portraits\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-993b60d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"993b60d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d42518c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d42518c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Margaret Collaud from ARI-SO: Orchestrating Innovation in Western Switzerland <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a120f3d elementor-fixed e-transform e-transform elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a120f3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;fixed&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;_transform_scale_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:1,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:1.1,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5976\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/margaret-collaud.png 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5e569 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c5e569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CH\" xml:lang=\"FR-CH\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">To celebrate its 15th anniversary, CleantechAlps is launching the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\"> \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">15 Years \u2013 15 Faces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">initiative, highlighting individuals who actively contribute to the development of the<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW64720031 BCX8\">cleantech ecosystem<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\"> in Western Switzerland. This project features entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and facilitators whose vision and dedication are shaping the future of clean technologies in the country. As   <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">Co-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">Director of the Association R\u00e9seau Innovation Suisse Occidentale (ARI-SO), Margaret Collaud plays a key role in steering innovation strategies across<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">Western Switzerland\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64720031 BCX8\">where CleantechAlps is one of the central pillars.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-768af5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"768af5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Margaret Collaud sees CleantechAlps as far more than a sector-specific promotional platform. \u201cCleantechAlps is part of a complementary network of regional, cantonal, and federal services available to businesses,\u201d she explains. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This integrated approach allows CleantechAlps to fulfill a multidimensional mission: \u201cprofiling the active cleantech economy of Western Switzerland, positioning the region as a center of excellence through a vertical sectoral approach, and raising awareness of sustainability issues across industries. The platform also connects companies and facilitates knowledge and innovation transfer.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfbb8d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfbb8d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114952425 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CH\" xml:lang=\"FR-CH\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114952425 BCX8\">The strength of intercantonal collaboration<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Margaret Collaud, intercantonal collaboration is a major strength when it comes to cleantech and sustainability. It enables critical mass and achieves a far greater impact than isolated initiatives. Economies of scale and added value are also significant. \u201cTogether, cantonal economic promotion offices and agencies are developing tools they wouldn\u2019t necessarily create\u2014or find worthwhile to implement\u2014individually.\u201d   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach ensures a more comprehensive understanding of regional issues and capabilities while encouraging valuable synergies. \u201cIt also allows for a privileged collaboration with the Confederation, particularly through SECO, which co-finances ARI-SO\u2019s innovation support program. This cooperation builds on the shared knowledge and insights of each partner,\u201d says Margaret Collaud. The result: improved efficiency, time savings, and stronger territorial coverage\u2014including in more remote areas.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5fc70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d5fc70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94722114 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CH\" xml:lang=\"FR-CH\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94722114 BCX8\">A cross-cutting mission linked to sustainability<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Margaret Collaud reminds us that CleantechAlps was born out of a structured approach to regional economic development. \u201cDuring the implementation of the first New Regional Policy (NPR) program for Western Switzerland in collaboration with the Confederation (2008\u20132011), the participating cantons identified four strategic sectors with strong innovation potential and added value that needed greater visibility.\u201d That\u2019s how CleantechAlps came to life in 2010\u2014following the launch of BioAlps (life sciences), Alp ICT (digital and IT), and Micronarc (micro- and nanotechnologies).  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The platform continues to evolve: \u201cAs of 2024, CleantechAlps has been entrusted with a cross-cutting mission to support and raise awareness around sustainability, in addition to its original mandate supporting businesses and the wider ecosystem,\u201d adds Margaret Collaud. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to her, CleantechAlps\u2019 greatest strengths lie in \u201cits deep understanding of the local ecosystem, its awareness of current challenges and future opportunities, and the experience it has accumulated over the past 15 years.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional information: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ari-so.ch\/\">ARI-SO | Western Switzerland Innovation Network Association<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917f1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"917f1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A quote appreciated by Margaret Collaud <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3023b55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3023b55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672a418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"672a418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00ab\u2009We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.\u2009\u00bb<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dca91d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dca91d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW240796658 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CH\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240796658 BCX8\">Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f355c29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f355c29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217401901 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CH\" xml:lang=\"FR-CH\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217401901 BCX8\">This quote perfectly captures the mission of CleantechAlps and the commitment of ARI-SO to clean technologies. It reflects the intergenerational responsibility that underpins all efforts to promote and develop  <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217401901 BCX8\">cleantech<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217401901 BCX8\">in Western Switzerland.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217401901 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"335572071\":4,\"335572072\":1,\"335572073\":4278190080,\"335572075\":4,\"335572076\":4,\"335572077\":4278190080,\"335572079\":4,\"335572080\":1,\"335572081\":4278190080,\"335572083\":4,\"335572084\":4,\"335572085\":4278190080,\"469789798\":\"single\",\"469789802\":\"single\",\"469789806\":\"single\",\"469789810\":\"single\"}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e70a0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e70a0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ARI-SO: Putting innovation first <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25a345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a25a345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0.6666666666666666px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-top=\"1.3333333333333333px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0.6666666666666666px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Association R\u00e9seau Innovation Suisse Occidentale (ARI-SO) plays a pivotal role in the innovation ecosystem of Western Switzerland. This intercantonal structure brings together six cantons (Jura, Neuch\u00e2tel, Fribourg, Geneva, Valais, and Vaud) to implement a coherent and effective regional innovation policy through the creation of a Regional Innovation System (RIS-SO). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335572071\":4,\"335572072\":1,\"335572073\":4278190080,\"335572075\":4,\"335572076\":4,\"335572077\":4278190080,\"335572079\":4,\"335572080\":1,\"335572081\":4278190080,\"335572083\":4,\"335572084\":4,\"335572085\":4278190080,\"469789798\":\"single\",\"469789802\":\"single\",\"469789806\":\"single\",\"469789810\":\"single\"}\"> <\/span><\/p><p data-ccp-border-top=\"0.6666666666666666px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-top=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By financing and strategically guiding CleantechAlps\u2019 activities, ARI-SO strengthens the promotion and development of clean technologies in the region. This collaboration exemplifies the cooperative and cross-cantonal approach at the heart of Switzerland\u2019s innovation landscape\u2014an approach that allows resources to be pooled and impact to be maximized in supporting sustainable economic development. It contributes directly to increasing the resilience and competitiveness of the regional economy.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb60744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"fb60744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2630\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2630\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> The 15-year anniversary concept <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2630\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035010b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"035010b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e750d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e750d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the past 15 years,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">CleantechAlps has been committed to<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">advancing its vision and connecting talents, stakeholders and solutions that drive the transition toward a more sustainable future in Western Switzerland<\/span>. <span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">To mark this anniversary,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">we wish to highlight the individuals<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">who bring our ecosystem to life<\/span> every day <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 through their projects, their dedication and their vision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p><p>\u201c15 Years \u2013 15 Faces\u201d feat<span data-contrast=\"auto\">ures fifteen personalities, fifteen journeys, fifteen voices that embody cleantech. From technology to policy, from research to industry, from local to international \u2014 these women and men are building, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">each in their own way, the cleantech solutions of today and tomorrow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through their stories, we share with you the successes to which CleantechAlps has contributed<\/span> \u2014 <span data-contrast=\"auto\">notably by serving as a facilitator of connections, dialogue, and collaboration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover their passion. Their inspiration. 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