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ABB and Stäubli seeking to electrify mining industry
Pfäffikon SZ/Zurich - ABB and Stäubli have agreed to collaborate. Together, the two partners are planning to reduce the carbon footprint of the mining industry. To this end, electrical solutions for machinery and mining vehicles are being developed.
Idun Technologies raises 2 million Swiss francs
Opfikon ZH - Idun Technologies AG has closed an extended seed financing round after raising fresh capital totaling 2 million Swiss francs. The neurotechnology company from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a brain-sensing in-ear hearable device.
BlueReg opening office in the Greater Zurich Area
Zug - BlueReg is strengthening its presence in Europe with a new office located in Zug. From here, the international regulatory consultancy organization for life sciences companies intends to serve its Swiss customers.
ETH still the best university in mainland Europe
Zurich – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) is still the best university on the European continent according to the Times Higher Education ranking list. Its sister university in Lausanne and the University of Zurich also make it into the top 100.
NEST office unit proves circular potential
Dübendorf ZH – The new office unit Sprint at NEST, the modular research and innovation building of the two Swiss research institutes Empa and Eawag was inaugurated on Tuesday. It was constructed in a short time period and largely using recycled materials and parts.
Oviva raises US$80 million
Altendorf SZ – Oviva has secured US$80 million in a financing round. The startup is hoping to combat illnesses such as diabetes with technology-supported nutritional advice.
Medable founds branch in Greater Zurich Area
Pfäffikon SZ – Medable now has a subsidiary in Pfäffikon. The U.S. company offers software that makes it easier to conduct clinical trials.
Funding for NMDA tracer
Zurich - The start-up Nemosia has received funding in the amount of 150,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick for the development of an NMDA tracer. This would make it possible to detect at an early stage the onset of neurological degenerations including Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis before a person even displays symptoms.
Hengrui establish new research center
Zurich - The Chinese life sciences firm Hengrui Pharma is to establish a research and development center in Zurich. In so doing, the company has opted for the new Manufakt8048 business park as its location. Hengrui was won over by the talent pool and research institutions, among other aspects, that the Greater Zurich Area has to offer.
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