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DataHow successfully closes financing round
Zurich - DataHow has secured Series A investment for its bioprocessing solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). With this financing, the firm will be able to accelerate the development of its digital bioprocessing technology platform by the name of DataHowLab.
Numab Therapeutics sells subsidiary to Johnson & Johnson
Horgen/New Brunswick - Numab is handing over its subsidiary Yellow Jersey Therapeutics to Johnson & Johnson. The pharmaceutical company is acquiring all assets concerning the biospecific antibody NM26 for the treatment of atopic dermatitis at a price of 1.2 billion US dollars.
Nexxiot enters into partnership with KS&C
Zurich/Seoul - Nexxiot and KS&C have entered into a partnership to transform the South Korean logistics market into a hub for intelligent logistics. The partners aim to increase their efficiency with the digitalization of shipping containers, ports and vessels.
Beyond Gravity and APCO Technologies contribute to Sentinel-2 satellites
Zurich/Aigle - The Swiss space companies Beyond Gravity and APCO Technologies have contributed technology for two Sentinel-2 satellites. One of the satellites is due to launch into space in 2024. Both are part of Copernicus, the European environmental monitoring program.
Loft Dynamics enters into partnership with Dufour Aerospace
Dübendorf/Visp - Loft Dynamics, the specialist for flight simulators powered by Virtual Reality, is entering into a partnership with the aircraft manufacturer Dufour Aerospace. Together, the two partners will strive to develop a flight simulator for electric VTOL aircraft.
New rules, new opportunities: Crypto’s next chapter in Greater Zurich under MiCA
Why should international companies consider expanding to the Greater Zurich Area under the new MiCA regulations? This framework offers key advantages and compliance opportunities for businesses aiming to thrive in the EU’s dynamic crypto market. In this interview, Dr.
Securecell and DataHow collaborating with British partner for cell research
Urdorf/Zurich - Securecell and DataHow are working together as part of a British-Swiss project to promote innovation in relation to the development of cell and gene therapies (CGT). The British partner is Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.
ITW opens liug.Innovationszentrum in Chur
Chur/Balzers - The new innovation center liug.Innovationszentrum in Chur in the canton of Graubünden has officially been opened. The energy self-sufficient building from the real estate company ITW and Chur-based architects Bearth & Deplazes provides companies with 11,200 square meters of space for up to 300 workspaces.
ETH, Koa and Felchlin develop more sustainable chocolate
Zurich/Ibach - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) have been working with the startup Koa and the chocolate manufacturer Felchlin to develop a more sustainable and healthier recipe for chocolate. It harnesses almost the entire cocoa fruit. A patent application has now been filed.
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