Explore insights, news, and background stories from the Greater Zurich Area – one of Europe’s most advanced business and innovation hubs. This is where international companies, tech pioneers, and investors find the latest updates on artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, fintech, and more. Whether you're looking for real-world expansion cases, startup success stories, or key developments in Switzerland’s business environment, our articles offer firsthand perspectives and strategic guidance.
Auterion and Spleenlab join forces
Zurich/Jena - The start-up Auterion from the Greater Zurich Area is integrating the software firm Spleenlab from the German city of Jena in its growing ecosystem. Together, the companies will be aiming to offer new autonomous solutions for enterprise drone users.
UZH strengthens its aerospace research credentials
Columbia/Zurich - The University of Zurich has been selected to join the Universities Space Research Association. This represents major recognition for the achievements of its Space Hub, the range of training courses, Ph.D programs and number of cooperation partners.
Algorithms used to analyze tree heights around the world
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has developed a neural network that is able to determine the height of trees around the world using regularly updated satellite images. With this global map, it could be possible to track deforestation of rainforests and accurately evaluate how much CO2 is released by this.
Hedera comes to Switzerland
Pfäffikon/Richardson - The public ledger platform Hedera Hashgraph has founded the Swiss Hashgraph Association and allocated it grant funding of US$16.3 million. In collaboration with the Swiss Digital Assets Institute, this will be used to launch a global innovation program.
SynSense and BMW exploring intelligent cockpits
Zurich/Chengdu - SynSense is integrating its innovative sensors in smart vehicle cockpits for the first time. The neuromorphic chip provider has entered into a partnership with BMW. Together, the two companies intend to explore event-based vision in the area of neuromorphic technology.
Versantis and ZHAW developing portable measuring device for liver function tests
Zurich/Winterthur - Versantis has been awarded an Innosuisse grant for a portable device for liver function tests. The biotech firm from the Greater Zurich Area is set to commission the ZHAW School of Engineering to develop a prototype.
Metacask launching NFT marketplace for luxury whisky casks
Zug - Metacask has launched the first NFT-based marketplace for trading high-value whisky casks. The first auction comprising 11 NFT casks has been carried out via the Casper blockchain.
CDR-Life receives 76 million US dollars
Schlieren - The biotech company CDR-Life has concluded a series A funding round with 76 million US dollars. This is intended to be used for further development of the antitumor program CDR404.
Cantonal government applies for credit for innovation park in Dübendorf
Zurich/Dübendorf - The Zurich cantonal government has presented three submissions to the cantonal parliament for development of the airfield area in Dübendorf. Around 97.5 million Swiss francs has been proposed for gradual development of the innovation park. Planning credit is being requested for the airfield.
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