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US medical association to open regional office at UZH
Zurich/Washington D.C. - The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich is to take over the hosting and leadership of the European regional office of the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI). The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and an Italian colleague have both been named as ambassadors.
SIX approves IPO by Chinese firm GEM
Zurich/Shenzhen - The SIX Swiss Exchange has approved an IPO application submitted by the Chinese company GEM. This will be the first time that a company from China can issue global depository receipts for listing on the Swiss stock exchange.
Nanoflex develops catheter to treat stroke patients more rapidly
Zurich - The start-up Nanoflex has developed an innovative catheter for operating on patients that have suffered a stroke. Surgeons can remotely steer the catheter via a computer, making it faster and easier to remove blood clots in the brain.
Oper Credits raises 11 million euros
Zurich - Oper Credits AG has raised a total of 11 million euros from investors after successfully closing a financing round. In so doing, the Greater Zurich Area start-up will strive to expand its competitive edge in the area of digital mortgages across the whole of Europe. To this end, Oper has developed the first white label solution that can be integrated by banks.
Burckhardt Compression and LIFTE H2 collaborating with hydrogen
Winterthur/Boston - Burckhardt Compression and LIFTE H2 are developing hydrogen solutions for the market within the context of a new partnership. Together they plan to manage supply chains and push the industry forward to mass market acceptance of hydrogen.
Decentriq is Microsoft Swiss Startup of the Year
Zurich - Decentriq has won Swiss Startup of the Year in the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards from Microsoft Switzerland. Second and third places went to Qumea and Acodis. All three startups are headquartered in the Greater Zurich Area.
Texan FemTec Health acquires Ava
Zurich/Houston - FemTec Health, a Texan health and beauty company, has acquired Ava AG in the Greater Zurich Area. Worn during sleep, the Ava bracelet collects data to determine a woman’s most fertile days. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at the start of 2021.
Shell of new Empa laboratory building reaches completion
Dübendorf ZH - The new laboratory building of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technologies (Empa) has celebrated its topping-out ceremony. The building at the so-called co-operate research campus is extensively protected against vibrations and is expected to open its doors in summer 2024.
Datwyler expands in the Greater Zurich Area
Altdorf/Schattdorf - Datwyler has launched new central Technology & Innovation Labs in the Greater Zurich Area. The industrial supplier intends to optimize the enhanced surface treatments of existing products and develop new technologies. Customers will also benefit from improved speed-to-market for their products.
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