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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.
Healthtechpark set to become leading medtech hub
Schlieren ZH - Carmen Walker Späh, a member of the government of the canton of Zurich, opened the Healthtechpark Zurich-Schlieren on April 12. The project was initiated by the location promotion agency of the city of Schlieren. It will offer start-ups and companies the infrastructure they require.
Switzerland is a leading marketplace for crypto assets
Zurich - Switzerland is one of the world’s leading countries for trading digital assets. According to a survey by PwC Switzerland and Finery Markets, this is due to the quality of execution and liquidity. These aspects have top priority when it comes to deciding on a jurisdiction.
Zurich attracts highest level of investment
Zurich - According to the latest Swiss Venture Capital Report, investments in Swiss start-ups increased by 44 percent last year. The canton of Zurich attracted the largest share of this investment. The fintech and IT sector lead the way in an industry breakdown.
GenTwo launches the first real estate certificate in the Metaverse
Zurich - The Criptonite Metaverse Real Estate AMC is the world’s first digital real estate investment product. It was launched by the fintech GenTwo Digital in partnership with both Exclusible and Criptonite. An online party was staged for the market launch.
Rieter integrating DNA-markers from Haelixa in spinning systems
Kemptthal/Winterthur - Haelixa and Rieter are joining forces. Together, the developer of a DNA-based solution for labeling and tracing textiles and the manufacturer of textile machinery are launching an innovative concept for marking fibers in yarn production.
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