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Biognosys expands cooperation with Thermo Fisher
Schlieren ZH/Waltham - Biognosys and Thermo Fisher Scientific are extending their co-marketing agreement for mass spectrometry solutions in laboratories. The devices from the USA and software solution from the Greater Zurich Area are brought together in proteomics.
ETH researchers simplify PCR testing
Zurich - A spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has developed a device that can perform a PCR test in less than 20 minutes outside the lab. Laboratory analyses are consequently redundant. This could help make affordable testing available in developing countries.
Memo Therapeutics awarded grant of CH 10.5 million
Schlieren ZH - The biotechnology firm Memo Therapeutics has been awarded a sum of 10.5 million Swiss francs as part of the federal funding program for the development of COVID-19 drugs. This grant is intended to finance the further development of the antibody COVAB 36 used to treat SARS-CoV-2 infections.
GZA wins Financial Times strategy prize
Zurich/London - fDi Intelligence has awarded Greater Zurich Area AG a prize for the promotion of advanced manufacturing technologies. The jury saw signs that an attractive center for high-tech manufacturing was emerging in the form of the region’s clusters for robotics and intelligent systems.
Switzerland still the most attractive country for talent
Lausanne – Switzerland has topped the IMD World Talent Ranking in Lausanne for the sixth consecutive year for 2021, earning top marks for its support of the domestic workforce. It is also highly attractive to international talent.
New cantonal railway station Uri officially opened
Altdorf - The new cantonal railway station in Altdorf, the capital of the canton of Uri, commenced operations on December 12. Despite the pandemic situation, this major infrastructure project was completed in less than two years. The new and improved connections mean that the canton of Ticino and northern economic centers are more easily reachable from Altdorf.
MSD to base future research activities at The Circle
Kloten ZH/Lucerne - Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has opened a new center located in The Circle. Here, more than 250 experts from around the world will collaborate on an interdisciplinary basis to investigate and develop therapeutic substances, while marketing activities will represent an additional focal point.
SIX reports success following digital currency transfer experiment
Zürich/Paris – The first experiment involving a transfer of central bank digital currency in Europe has been successful. The transaction was carried out between banks based in Switzerland and France. The parties involved included SIX, the Bank for International Settlements, the Swiss National Bank and Banque de France.
BCG purchases Climeworks’ CO2 capture service
Zurich/Boston - Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has signed a ten-year agreement for Climeworks to capture some of the unavoidable CO2 emissions it makes from the air and permanently store this underground. BCG will additionally support the company with scaling up its business model worldwide.
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