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.
Archlet raises 10 million dollars in capital
Zurich - Archlet has successfully closed a Series A financing round. HV Capital has invested a sum of 10 million US dollars in the start-up, which supports strategic procurement by way of data-driven tendering processes.
First drone docking station installed in Switzerland
Dübendorf ZH/Lugano – The first automated drone docking station has been installed by Matternet at the EOC hospital group. The logistics expert for cargo drones will be responsible for carrying out deliveries of medical supplies to the station. Matternet is now building 40 such stations in Abu Dhabi.
Once upon a time in Silicon Valley…
The fictional story of a forward-looking company making its way to the Greater Zurich Area.
Nexxiot acquires majority stake in MOST
Zurich - Nexxiot has acquired a majority stake in the Swedish company MOST. The specialist in logistics digitalization plans to set a new standard for big data solutions in cargo shipping using MOST’s real-time monitoring services.
6th place for Switzerland
Lausanne – Switzerland has ranked in sixth place in the new World Digital Competitiveness Ranking. For this, the IMD Business School from Lausanne examined 64 countries looking at their digital transformation.
FINMA approves first Swiss crypto fund
Zug – Crypto Finance has launched the first regulated Swiss crypto fund. This has now been approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Pernet von Ballmoos and the SEBA Bank are the fund partners of the digital asset manager.
Hamilton develops new swab device
Bonaduz GR – The medtech company Hamilton has developed an automated device for nasal and buccal swab collection in collaboration with the Harvard spin-off Rhinostics. This enables sample volume to be increased for COVID testing while removing costs and headcount.
Synhelion agrees takeover of Heliokon
Lugano/Bergisch Gladbach - Synhelion has agreed a takeover deal for the German firm Heliokon GmbH. In so doing, the solar fuel pioneer will now be in a position to offer an end-to-end system for the production of fuels on the basis of solar power. Both companies possess technologies that will perfectly complement each other.
SUPSI presents new Institute of Microbiology
Mendrisio TI – The new Institute of Microbiology at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland will function as a center of competence for the canton of Ticino. The focus will be on integrating a holistic vision of microbiology that encompasses humans, animals and the environment alike. The laboratory has been based at the Department of Environment, Construction and Design since 2014.
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