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Grensol constructing pilot plant to recycle scrap cars
Thalwil/Biberist - At the Papieri site in Biberist, Grensol is building a pilot plant for the sustainable recycling of waste from scrap cars. The aim of this project is to transform these waste materials into resources such as hydrogen and carbon black.
Libattion receives 14 million euros for its energy storage systems
Opfikon - Libattion has secured fresh capital in the amount of 14 million euros. The company processes used batteries from electric cars to turn them into modular stationary energy storage systems. Its algorithms and control systems extend the useful life of these batteries.
Empa speeds up SynFuels project experiments by a factor of ten
Dübendorf - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a system that can be used to research CO2 electrolysis ten times faster. With this, they hope to discover how to obtain synthetic fuels (synfuels) from CO2.
Giants announces new farming simulator
Schlieren - Giants Software is set to launch the new Farming Simulator 25 on November 12. The game will feature Asian farming and provide gameplay and tech upgrades.
SkyCell secures fresh capital of 116 million US dollars
Zurich/Zug - SkyCell has closed a Series D financing round in the amount of 116 million US dollars. This capital is set to be put towards growing SkyCell’s global presence. In this context, two new investors are helping to expand Skycell’s US and Asian footprint.
UZH to establish Chair for Allergology and Asthma in Davos
Zurich/Davos - The University of Zurich (UZH) is in the process of establishing a Chair for Allergology and Asthma at the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research in Davos. This step represents a commitment to bolstering the canton of Graubünden’s reputation as a research location.
ESG-Blockchain conference to recognize Mathias Ruch
Lugano/Zug - The organizers of the CSR & ESG meets Blockchain Summit & Awards 2024 are to pay tribute to Mathias Ruch, founder and CEO of CV VC, by presenting him with the Visionary Award 2024. The venture capital firm invests in blockchain start-ups. The conference is set to take place July 11 and 12 in Lugano.
Parva Consulting opens office in Zurich
Milan/Zurich - Parva Consulting now has an office in Zurich, Switzerland. The consultancy firm specializing in financial services plans to strengthen its presence in Europe and its banking and insurance business with this fourth foothold on the continent.
DeepJudge raises $10.7 million
Zurich - DeepJudge obtains $10.7 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. Its DeepJudge Knowledge Search software enables legal firms to instantly find relevant content in various formats from across the enterprise.
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