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.
Octotronic and Visense merge to become Octotronic AG
Zurich - Octotronic and Visense have merged to become Octotronic AG. The two startups define themselves as smart factory architects with a mission to scale the digital transformation in manufacturing and build a bridge between operational technology and IT systems.
Construction work starts on Forum UZH
Zurich - The University of Zurich (UZH) has begun construction work on its education and research center on the Zurich Wässerwies site. Forum UZH will provide space for future teaching and research. The new building is scheduled to be ready for occupation from mid-2030.
InSphero teams up with partners to research novel diabetes treatment options
Schlieren/New York/Brussels - The biotechnology company InSphero is joining forces with Breakthrough T1D and the Belgian university ULB. The partnership aims to develop novel treatment methods for type 1 diabetes.
Greater Zurich Area Ltd celebrates 25 years of cooperation, innovation and future readiness
Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and looks back on a quarter of a century of successful location marketing.
Fotokite enters into partnership with Safeware
Zurich/Lanham - The drone manufacturer Fotokite has entered into a strategic partnership with Safeware. Safeware equips US fire departments, law enforcement, and occupational safety teams with safety solutions.
LatticeFlow working with Actuate for monitoring processes
Zurich/New York - The US monitoring specialist Actuate is now working with LatticeFlow. The performance and robustness of Actuate’s detection and monitoring models, which are powered by Artificial Intelligence, is to be enhanced by LatticeFlow AI Vision.
KNIME receives additional 30 million US dollars from Invus
Zurich/New York - USA-based lender Invus is investing an additional 30 million US dollars in the software company KNIME. The new funds are to be used to expedite the introduction of artificial intelligence governance and ModelOps at a company level.
ZHAW seeks to utilize side streams
Winterthur - Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are aiming to make use of organic waste left over from industrial food production. They have already developed processes for utilizing cocoa bean shells and potato peelings.
Magnes receives CE certification for smart shoes
Zurich - Magnes AG has received CE Mark MDR Class IIa certification for its NUSHU smart shoes. The shoes are equipped with sensors and were developed to help treat neurological disorders.
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