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.
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.
Switzerland is one of the happiest countries in the world
New York - Switzerland comes in fourth place in the new World Happiness Report. Information on economic output, life expectancy, and health was taken into consideration, among other things.
TOPADUR granted European patent for the treatment of chronic wounds
Schlieren – TOPADUR Pharma AG in the Greater Zurich Area has been granted a patent by the European Patent Office for its lead investigational drug product, TOP-N53. The drug is used for the treatment of chronic wounds, commonly associated with diabetes.
Decentriq raises US$15 million
Zurich - Decentriq has closed a Series A funding round, strengthening its capital base by US$15 million. The startup intends to use the money to develop data clean rooms that enable companies to collaborate on the most restricted and sensitive data.
New Acodis platform extracts data from documents
Winterthur - Acodis has launched a new platform for the smart processing of documents such as PDFs and emails. The Acodis IDP Platform functions on the basis of machine learning technology. It aims to enable companies to convert any document in any language into structured data
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