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.
Researchers make tumors visible
Zurich – Researchers have developed a molecule that illuminates newly developing tissue. They are pursuing the vision of enabling surgeons to recognize the edges of a tumor on the operating table to be able to remove it fully. This will also enable new fundamental research.
Drone creates digital twin of Zurich
Zurich – The drone startup Wingtra has created a highly accurate digital twin of the city of Zurich. Its drone only used six flight hours to do so. These 3D maps can help city planners, engineers, and architects, for example.
Swissloop drilling robot will be put to the test in the USA
Dübendorf ZH – The student team Swissloop Tunneling has developed a drilling robot, which will now take part in the Hyperloop competition in Las Vegas. It can drill tunnels for the Hyperloop high-speed underground transport system.
Planted secures 19 million Swiss francs
Kemptthal ZH – Planted Foods has raised 19 million francs in a funding round. With this, the startup from the Greater Zurich Area intends to enter new markets with its plant-based meat alternatives. It will also scale up new product development.
Haelixa renders UPW yarns forgery-proof
Zurich - The Hong Kong-based yarn manufacturer UPW is using an innovation developed by Haelixa to ensure that its yarns are forgery-proof. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has developed a DNA-based tracer to mark products without the need for a label.
Sedimentum secures investment
Cham ZG - Sedimentum has raised 2.1 million Swiss francs as part of an oversubscribed financing round. The HealthTech start-up now intends to accelerate the launch of its smart, contactless fall detection technology in the German-speaking DACH market.
First blockchain apprenticeship launched
Risch-Rotkreuz ZG – The training company TIE International is establishing a blockchain apprenticeship. The aim here is to develop ICT specialists for the blockchain landscape in Crypto Valley in a targeted fashion. Inacta, CV Labs and SIX Digital Exchange are just a few of the companies that are taking part in the program.
FHNW awarded seal of quality
Olten SO - The School of Business at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland has been awarded an accreditation by the AACSB. This honors the university’s high standards of quality and societal influence. Only a handful of business schools worldwide have successfully attained this seal of quality.
GENIUS Pharmaceutical launching antibody test
Schaffhausen/Collina d'Oro TI - GENIUS Pharmaceutical AG is launching a rapid test on the market for the detection of neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus. The test was developed by Prima Lab and delivers a result in just ten minutes.
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