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Google honours Swiss researchers
Zurich/St.Gallen - Google has honoured three Swiss researchers with its Google Research Awards 2022. They work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the University of St.Gallen. Their areas of focus include artificial intelligence, quantum computing and natural language processing.
Netcetera strengthens position in mobility software
Zurich - Netcetera, a software firm from the Greater Zurich Area, has acquired the start-up routeRANK, which is based in Western Switzerland and specializes in environmentally friendly route planning. With this takeover, Netcetera is seeking to offer multimodal mobility services worldwide.
Nimagna developing virtual presentation app
Zurich - Nimagna is developing an app that aims to improve presentations in video conferences. It uses artificial intelligence to turn the computer camera into a professional production team. The app will be launched on the market in the fall.
Giants enters into brand partnership with Volvo
Schlieren - The games developer Giants Software and the construction machine company Volvo Construction Equipment are entering into a brand partnership. As part of a joint project, a Volvo wheel loader will be integrated into Farming Simulator 22.
Swiss Post launches new crypto stamp
Bern/Locarno - The Swiss Post is launching its second crypto stamp on the market. Digital versions of the physical stamps are saved in a blockchain. The Swiss Post has created this collection in partnership with the Locarno Film Festival.
Switzerland home to Europe’s most international universities
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne are among the four most international universities in the world. This is a finding from a report published by Times Higher Education. Top spot went to the University of Hong Kong. The University of Zurich was ranked in 21st position.
Akina receives Venture Kick grant
Zurich/Schlieren - Venture Kick is supporting Akina in the canton of Zurich with pre-seed capital and expert guidance. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is developing software that gamifies at-home physical therapy. The product launch is planned for 2023.
Octapharma to present developments in hematology portfolio
Lachen - Octapharma is a Gold Supporter of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress for 2022. The manufacturer of human proteins from the Greater Zurich Area will be presenting the latest developments in its hematology and critical care portfolios at the event.
Proteomedix granted patent for Proclarix in the USA
Schlieren - The cancer diagnostics company Proteomedix has been awarded a patent for its prostate cancer test Proclarix in the USA. At present, the test still not available on the US market.
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