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.
Swiss Drone Industry Report 2024: Exploring the Swiss drone ecosystem with Nathanel Apter
The Swiss Drone Industry Report 2024 has been released, offering insights into the sector's current state and future outlook.
Microsoft praises collaboration with ETH
Zurich - Microsoft has followed its former employee Marc Pollefeys to Zurich. The computer science professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) heads up the Mixed Reality & AI Lab founded by Microsoft in Zurich. The lab works in close collaboration with ETH.
Cellerys enrolling first patients in MS study
Schlieren - Cellerys is now screening the first patients for inclusion in its RED4MS phase IB/IIA clinical study. This is being carried out in four European countries, with the aim of demonstrating the efficacy of immune tolerizing approaches to treating multiple sclerosis.
On deploys inventory drones from Verity
Zurich - On is leveraging Verity's fully autonomous inventory drones to manage its stock levels. The manufacturer of premium sports shoes and clothing is partnering with Verity to improve the efficiency and precision of On's supply chain.
ETH opens Gloria Cube
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) has opened its new laboratory and research building. The Gloria Cube accommodates 16 health sciences and biomedical engineering research groups.
Switzerland enters the global Top 10 startup ecosystems
Haifa - Switzerland has climbed one place in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024 compiled by Israeli research center StartupBlink and is now number 10 in the rankings. Switzerland has a total of 17 cities in the Top 1,000, with Zurich, Lausanne, Zug, Geneva and Basel ranked between 60th and 129th.
The space economy takes off: Impulses for the Greater Zurich Area
As the International Space Station (ISS) nears its end in 2030, the privatization of lower Earth orbit is set to transform research and manufacturing in space. Experts, including Oliver Ullrich of the University of Zurich's Space Hub, foresee a new industrial revolution.
Zurich’s start-up ecosystem rises to 31st place in global rankings
San Francisco/Zurich - The Zurich region has gained ground also in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 by Startup Genome, rising from 36th to 31st position in the process. As such, the Greater Zurich Area now offers Europe’s sixth most attractive environment for start-ups.
Altair opens Zurich office
Zurich/Troy - Altair, a software development firm based in the US State of Michigan, has opened a new office in Zurich. With this location, the Computational Intelligence expert is seeking to expand its presence in the Swiss market.
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