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.
Switzerland ranked #2 globally for connectivity
Dübendorf ZH – Switzerland has been awarded a share of second place alongside Singapore in the Global Connectivity Index 2020 compiled by the technology group Huawei. The country has therefore moved up one place in comparison with the previous year.
Trusttechnology to supply Turin with gazebos
Stabio TI - Trusttechnology has agreed a contract for the delivery of 50 protective gazebo-like structures with the city of Turin. These transparent construction solutions independently fold down to an area of just a single square meter. They are intended for use by restaurants along the Murazzi riverfront area, which is prone to sudden flooding.
Siloxene offers “miracle material” for the chemicals industry
Dübendorf ZH - The Empa spin-off Siloxene is seeking to make a multifunctional material component available on the market. With this, the properties of adhesives, coatings or fillers can be improved in targeted fashion.
Sygnum secures investment from Japan
Zurich - The Japanese firm SBI Digital Asset Holdings has made a double-digit million investment in the crypto bank Sygnum. In total, Sygnum has therefore now raised 30 million US dollars over the course of the past six months. The bank now has its sights set on securing growth across Europe and Asia.
GetYourGuide secures 80 million euros
Zurich/Berlin – The travel start-up GetYourGuide aims to see strong growth again after the coronavirus pandemic has eased. It has just secured a credit facility of 80 million euros for this.
Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich performs well
Dübendorf ZH - BAK Economics has investigated the economic importance of the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich on behalf of the foundation Switzerland Innovation Park Zürich. Direct and indirect value could amount to 2.7 billion Swiss francs annually when fully expanded.
The first hire – key success factor for U.S. biotechs expanding into Europe
Heidiland bringing tourism to the blockchain
Landquart GR/Solothurn – Heidiland Tourismus AG is setting the course for tourism of the future. It is collaborating with rell.io to develop a blockchain network. HeidiCHain will enable the decentralized and anonymized use of data.
Schaffhausen is both flock region and nest
Schaffhausen – Schaffhausen is a region to which those with innovative ideas flock. At the same time, it serves as a nest that protects those within. This is a finding from a study conducted by the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute on behalf of the project group for the Development Strategy 2030.
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