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Above pre-Corona level: 125 successful investment projects create 582 new jobs
The investment promotion agency Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA), together with its partners from the economic development offices, attracted 125 companies from abroad to the nine cantons of Greater Zurich Area in 2021 – 40 percent more than in the previous year. With this, the pre-crisis level was reached after the Corona-related decline in investment projects in 2020.
Investors pledge 80 million dollars to Yokoy
Zurich - Yokoy has increased its capital base by 80 million US dollars following a successful financing round. It was led by the Californian venture capital firm Sequoia. With this fresh capital, Yokoy plans to further expand business related to its platform for the management of corporate expenses.
Vail Resorts invests in Andermatt and Sedrun
Andermatt/Broomfield - The year-round Swiss ski destination of Andermatt-Sedrun, which is located in the Greater Zurich Area, is set to benefit from a significant growth boost: Vail Resorts has acquired a 55 percent stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG. The world’s leading operator of ski areas, based in the US State of Colorado, is investing a sum of approximately 149 million Swiss francs in the ski region.
ETH researchers unlock the secret to cell rejuvenation
Zurich - Microbiology researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have succeeded in implanting cell components of living cells in other cells. This could be used to rejuvenate stem cells, for example. However, above all, this technique opens the door to new opportunities in the area of basic research.
Forum UZH prepares to clear next hurdle
Zurich - The first phase of the Forum UZH project has now been completed. In addition, the Government Council has approved the loan application submitted by the University of Zurich for the construction of its new research and education center. This flagship UZH project is scheduled to open in 2029.
AI expertise in Greater Zurich attracts companies like a magnet
As partners of the ETH AI Center in Zurich, companies enjoy immediate proximity to the talent pool and the beating heart of research concerning artificial intelligence (AI). This has already drawn in players such as Zalando, Ernst & Young, and Viseca to become a part of this dynamic ecosystem.
Researchers achieve breakthrough in quantum computers
Rüschlikon/Basel - At the IBM research lab in the Greater Zurich Area, a breakthrough has been achieved in the area of the quantum computers of tomorrow. IBM researchers have tested silicon-based qubits in conjunction with colleagues from Basel. These could hold the key to solving scalability problems.
SFT and Jelmoli bringing fashion shows to the digital world
Zurich - Schweizerische Textilfachschule and Jelmoli intend to present a joint fashion collection via the digital world. Instead of using real models, virtual avatars will take to the catwalk. The garments will be digitalized in 3D and created as NFTs.
Embraer collaborates with Daedalean on autonomous aircraft
Zurich/São José dos Campos – The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is relying on expertise from the Greater Zurich Area for its autonomous aircraft. It is working together with Daedalean, a startup that develops artificial intelligence applications for aviation.
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