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Greater Zurich has become a biotech location of global significance
Bio-Technopark Schlieren in Zurich is known internationally for biotechnological competence. CEO Mario Jenni counts over 50 companies and research institutes that he says particularly benefit from the high-tech laboratories and the ecosystem.
Dacadoo platform to go live in Colombia
Zurich – The Colombian insurance firm Seguros Bolívar will be offering the digital health platform developed by dacadoo to its customers. Under the name “Bolívar Conmigo”, the platform is set to go live before the end of this month.
Zurich ranked among best airports
Kloten ZH – Passengers have voted Zurich Airport as one of Europe’s best airports. This is the fifth time that Zurich has emerged victorious in its size category, sharing the award on this occasion with Lisbon Airport and Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Dual listing on a stock exchange
Stäfa ZH - Baader Bank from Germany has been commissioned by beaconsmind AG to evaluate options for a dual listing on a stock exchange in the German-speaking DACH region. Since mid-February, the local marketing solutions specialists has also been listed on the multinational Euronext stock exchange.
PIX Moving relying on Fixposition navigation solutions
Schlieren ZH – The Chinese company PIX Moving develops autonomous vehicles for a variety of applications. In terms of navigations systems, however, it is making use of expertise from the Greater Zurich Area. In fact, the company is keen to integrate a solution developed by the ETH spin-off Fixposition.
USI and Microsoft collaborating for digital fashion
Lugano/Zurich - Microsoft has invited USI students to develop innovative filters for video conference calls. In this way, the use of digital make-up, wardrobes and hairstyles could ensure that people working from home look like they normally would do in the office.
Geely brings Concordium blockchain to China
Zug – Geely Holding Group based in China and the Concordium Foundation from Crypto Valley in Switzerland are establishing a joint venture in China. The aim is to offer Concordium’s blockchain technology to various companies in China.
Positive study data for Nuwiq
Lachen SZ – Octapharma, a company in the Greater Zurich Area, has published positive study data for its medicine Nuwiq. It has been developed as treatment for patients with the hereditary bleeding disorder hemophilia A. The study showed that there was a low risk of inhibitor development in these patients.
UZH and the University of Queensland teaming up
Zurich/Brisbane – The University of Zurich and the University of Queensland have entered into a strategic partnership. The two universities have already been working together in various research areas. They will now advance and intensify this collaboration.
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