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Neural networks learn faster using ETH software
Zurich - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a software solution to accelerate the training process for neural networks. This takes a huge amount of computing time and costs a great deal of money. This new predictive software could now make this process between two and potentially more than five times faster.
UZH spin-offs were successful in 2021
Zurich - Successful spin-offs from the University of Zurich raised a striking amount of venture capital, applied for drug authorizations and integrated their technology in a satellite, to name just a few examples. Moreover, four new spin-offs were founded in 2021 as well.
EraCal Therapeutics conducting joint research with Novo Nordisk
Schlieren - The biotechnology start-up EraCal Therapeutics has agreed a collaboration with the Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. The aim here will be to investigate novel molecules in terms of their potential to combat obesity.
Cooperation seeks to optimize ICT training
Chur/Bern - The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons and the association ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz will jointly develop coordinated offers in training and further education. In this way, the two partners intend to counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the area of information and communication technology.
HeiQ presents textiles with dual cooling function
Schlieren ZH - HeiQ has announced the market launch of HeiQ Cool. The world’s first dual textile cooling technology provides both immediate contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. The new method will initially be used in products such as bed linen.
Totemo brings Kiteworks to the Greater Zurich Area
Kloten ZH/Palo Alto - The Californian IT provider Kiteworks is taking over Totemo AG, which specializes in secure emails. As part of the merger, Totemo’s headquarters at Zurich Airport will become Kiteworks’ central office for the regions of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
SEBA Bank secures 110 million Swiss francs
Zug - The cryptocurrency bank SEBA from the Greater Zurich Area has secured 110 million Swiss francs provided by investors from different parts of the world. The company hopes to use the fresh funds to drive international growth, focusing on Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East, among other regions.
An algorithm to regulate room temperature
Dübendorf ZH - An Empa spin-off has integrated a self-learning algorithm into smart thermostats using a cloud-based solution. It is a peek into the future, regulating room temperature with foresight. This saves energy and ultimately money.
DiNAQOR cooperating with research institute in Australia
Schlieren ZH/Westmead - Genetic company DiNAQOR and the Children’s Medical Research Institute in Australia are joining forces to research novel cardiac-specific capsid variants. This enables gene therapies to be routed directly to the cardiac muscle.
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