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.
Futurae raises investment of 5 million francs
Zurich – Futurae Technologies AG has received additional capital of 5 million Swiss francs from new and existing investors. The customer authentication specialist will use this to extend its B2B platform and accelerate international expansion.
Zurich is one of the top start-up hubs
Trento – In 2020, Zurich became more attractive to start-up founders. As recently revealed by the Startup Heatmap Europe Report, which ranks the most popular start-up locations in Europe, Zurich has jumped six places to take 8th position.
Ticino is becoming a biotech hub
A dynamic biotech scene is taking root in the south of the Greater Zurich Area. It acts as a bridge to Italy and has impressive global ties,, which is a core characteristic of biotechnology in Switzerland as a whole.
EMS-Chemie invests in Domat/Ems site
Domat/Ems GR - EMS-Chemie wants to increase capacity at its Domat/Ems location by 70 percent. To do so, it is investing 300 million Swiss francs over the next five years. Expansion started on Wednesday with the ground-breaking ceremony for a new high-rack warehouse.
Technology to test medicinal product efficacy
Schlieren ZH – The biotech company InSphero and PharmaNest have developed a technology that can be used to test the efficacy of medicinal products. It uses artificial intelligence among other things and aims to speed up the search for drugs to counteract non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Trust Square enters partnership in Ticino
Zurich/Lugano – The technology center Trust Square is joining forces with the Ticino Blockchain Technologies Association. Together, the partners plan to launch new projects for blockchain companies. Their aim is to connect startups with investors and researchers.
ZHAW establishes Centre for AI
Winterthur – The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is establishing a Centre for Artificial Intelligence. This will focus on research and also support teaching.
Aisot raises fresh capital
Zurich – Aisot has raised 285,000 US dollars in gross proceeds from a financing round. The Zurich-based start-up is developing a smart analysis and forecast tool for the financial industry.
Innovation parks to merge
Dübendorf ZH/Rotkreuz ZG/Lugano - Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich is integrating the Innovation Park Central Switzerland and Innovation Park Ticino in its network. This move is aimed at strengthening synergies and promoting interdisciplinary collaborations between the regions.
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