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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.
CUTISS secures 25 million Swiss francs from investors
Schlieren - CUTISS has closed a first Series C financing round in the amount of 25 million Swiss francs. With this, the life sciences company with a focus on regenerative medicine can proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials for its personalized skin tissue therapy.
InSphero partners with Genome Biologics
Schlieren/Frankfurt - The biotech company InSphero has signed an agreement with Genome Biologics to commercialize the 3D Cardiac Organoid Platform. The platform is at the forefront of research into heart disease.
Innovation Park Zurich gains hyperloop test facility
Dübendorf - The EuroTube Foundation is starting construction of its hyperloop test facility at the Innovation Park Zurich. Vacuum tests in the chamber are to be started as early as mid-July. At the same time, student engineering teams from across the world will present their hyperloop prototypes.
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