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.
3Brain wants to expedite drug development
Wädenswil ZH - 3Brain AG has launched a new technology for drug development. It combines microchips with artificial intelligence and aims to help active substance candidates to be investigated in more detail before a clinical trial is conducted.
Swiss start-ups receive awards in China
Shanghai – The three start-ups Fixposition, holo|one and STOR-H Technologies have received awards at the Consumer Technology & Innovation Show in China. They impressed with innovations in the areas of navigation, augmented reality and hydrogen technology.
ETH still best university in continental Europe
Zurich – According to the latest QS World University Rankings, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is the best university in continental Europe. The University of Zurich was placed at number 70, while the Università della Svizzera italiana climbed 33 spots in the ranking.
SEBA Bank crowned Digital Startup of the Year
Zug – SEBA Bank has been named Digital Startup of the Year at the 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Awards by Aite Group from the USA. SEBA is one of two crypto banks in Switzerland. It now intends to achieve rapid international growth.
Victorinox European distribution center
Seewen SZ - Victorinox has officially launched operations at its new European distribution center in the Greater Zurich Area. Each year, more than 40 million products are to be shipped from here. In total, Victorinox has invested approximately 50 million Swiss francs in the new location.
Approval for first therapy to combat Alzheimer’s
Schlieren ZH - The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated authorization for the first drug to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s, an irreversible neurodegenerative disease. The drug aducanumab was discovered by scientists working at Neurimmune AG in the Greater Zurich Area.
Fave raises 2.2 million dollars
Dietikon ZH – The seed financing round of the new social media platform Fave was oversubscribed by 200 percent. Major firms such as Sony Music and Warner Music have invested a total of 2.2 million US dollars in the superfan platform.
Autonomous robots from Greater Zurich revolutionize the healthcare sector
Filter membrane removes viruses
Zurich – A research team led by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has successfully developed an environmentally friendly filter membrane that is able to reliably trap and remove viruses from water and air. It is simple and cost-effective to manufacture and should facilitate access to clean drinking water around the world. It can also be fitted in air filters.
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