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Google expands presence in Zurich with new site
Zurich – The Internet giant Google is expanding its presence in Zurich yet further. From 2023, the company will move into new office space located in the vicinity of Zurich Central Station. This covers an area of 15,000 square meters in total.
Momenta tops up investment in Axino
Solothurn - Axino has received additional investment to the tune of 1.5 million Swiss francs from Momenta Ventures. The company supports retailers in their efforts to automate quality management processes. The solution is also being used by Migros.
Emergency Use Authorizations secured for COVID drug
Bellinzona – The COVID-19 drug developed by Humabs Biomed has recently received Emergency Use Authorization both in Europe and the USA. The drug is based on antibodies and prevents 85 percent of severe disease progressions. The developers are now waiting on the green light from Bern.
Investor group left impressed by Dimpora
Zurich - Dimpora has raised gross proceeds totaling 2.1 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The ETH spin-off has developed a breathable, non-toxic membrane for waterproof sports clothing.
Second Place for Elbatech in the Prix SVC
Ibach SZ/Steinhausen ZG – Two Greater Zurich Area companies shone at the Prix SVC Central Switzerland. Elbatech AG claimed second place. The railway technology firm specializes in traction current, radio communications, diamond drilling and special solutions in tunnel construction. Moreover, allvisual AG also made it into the elite group.
Guess wants to learn more about Generation Z
Bioggio TI/Zurich/Lugano - Guess has established the Gen Z Lab at its European headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area together with Microsoft and the Lifestyle-Tech Competence Center. The fashion company plans to approach Generation Z consumers by collaborating with young students.
Chip can decode brain waves
Zurich – Researchers from Zurich have developed a chip made from artificial neurons that is able to decode brain waves. It could improve neurosurgical procedures in future. At the same time, it is providing new perspectives for epilepsy therapies.
The Green Mountain launches vegan steak
Schaan/Landquart GR - The Hilcona Taste Factory is launching another meat substitute product under its brand The Green Mountain: a 200g Plant-Based Steak. It consists of soya and wheat proteins and has been designed to offer the same texture as real meat.
Presentation of Fossil Free Award
Tesserete TI - The start-up TicInsect has been presented with the Fossil Free Award by the WWF and the association Fossil Free Switzerland. The company uses the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly to produce proteins, bioenergy and fertilizers from food waste.
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