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.
AI facilitates autonomous drone flights
Zurich – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is able to navigate an autonomous drone at 40 kilometers per hour in a collision-free manner through unknown environments. This new approach developed by researchers at the University of Zurich does not require either maps or experienced pilots. Autonomous cars could also stand to benefit from this development.
Best universities for blockchain
Zurich - The University of Zurich in the Greater Zurich Area is the best university for blockchain in Europe according to a ranking list by Coindesk. It comes in fourth place on a global comparison. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich places third in Europe and tenth in the world.
NEST tests resource-efficient concrete structures
Dübendorf ZH - The NEST research building of Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf in the Greater Zurich Area has gained a new module. The HiLo unit will be used to test resource-efficient concrete structures. Holcim Schweiz is an industrial partner involved in developing the floor construction.
University of Grisons backs innovation
Chur – The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons aims to contribute to the innovative strength of its region. At the institution’s first University Day, several innovation projects were presented. One was the application of robots in caring for the elderly.
Facebook chooses u-blox solution
Thalwil ZH – Facebook intends to employ a solution made by u-blox from the Greater Zurich Area. The tech giant will use a u-blox receiver module for its timekeeping solution. This will help improve performance and reduce latencies.
Norstat acquires the start-up TestingTime
Zurich – The Norwegian firm Norstat has completed a takeover of the start-up TestingTime. In so doing, the market research data collector intends to benefit from the TestingTime platform for test user recruitment. This acquisition also marks Norstat’s first foray onto the Swiss market.
Nispera wins Export Award 2021
Zurich - Switzerland Global Enterprise has selected Nispera as the winner of this year’s Export Award. The start-up managed to impress the jury with the rapid scalability of its smart data solution for monitoring systems that generate renewable energies.
Coachbetter raises just under one million dollars
Wallisellen ZH - The SportTech start-up coachbetter has secured investment of approximately one million US dollars for its soccer coaching platform. The proceeds from this financing round will be put towards development processes, hiring new staff and international expansion plans.
New surgical technology avoids reinforcing vertebrae
Zurich - A team from the Balgrist University Hospital has developed an innovative surgical approach to treat what is known as Dropped Head Syndrome without any need to stiffen the cervical and thoracic vertebrae for the first time. This avoids any impairment to the patient’s quality of life.
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