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.
Bitcoin Suisse bringing crypto to till systems
Zug – The start-up Bitcoin Suisse has developed a solution for cryptocurrency payments in conjunction with the payment service provider Wordline. The solution is now available to more than 85,000 Swiss retailers.
Solution for driverless electric trucks
Zurich - The Daimler subsidiary AXYARD and the startup embotech together hope to provide a solution for driverless electric trucks. They primarily plan to automate yard logistics with this.
Mining company Vale tests robot from ANYbotics
Zurich – The Brazilian mining company Vale is testing a four-legged robot developed by the startup ANYbotics, which is based in the Greater Zurich Area. It will take on dangerous inspection work, thereby reducing the safety risks for workers.
Beluga robot delivers shopping for Jelmoli
Zurich – The department store Jelmoli and the startup Sevensense have together developed the Beluga delivery robot. Its prototype has now been presented, with the robot also delivering a purchase to a hotel at Zurich Airport.
US heavy lift drones take to the skies with Auterion
Zurich – The US company Watts Innovations is using a software solution developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich spin-off Auterion for its new heavy lift drones. With this, users are able to monitor the status of their fleet in real time.
SIX Swiss Exchange and Venturelab join forces
Zurich/Schlieren ZH – SIX Swiss Exchange and the start-up accelerator Venturelab are joining forces with the aim of supporting Swiss companies. Together, the two partners will offer entrepreneurs and SMEs the tools and training required to strengthen financing and boost growth.
Occlutech tests heart implant | Greater Zurich
Schaffhausen – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a study for a heart implant developed by Occlutech Holding AG. This is also an important step in the MedTech firm’s stateside expansion plans.
Eurowagon turns to expertise of Nexxiot
Zurich - The Polish firm Eurowagon is equipping its freight cars with sensors developed by Nexxiot. This will increase transparency during transportation and improve the security of freight cars and cargo.
Eduwo firmly on the growth path
Winterthur - The education platform eduwo closed another financing round in 2021 and doubled its customer numbers. It has also recently started advising companies on selecting the right further training courses. To this end, eduwo is cooperating with the Swiss Banking Association, for example.
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