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.
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Zurich – The Canadian firm PureFacts Financial Solutions is taking over Quartal Financial Solutions from the Greater Zurich Area. Together, the two companies will offer the most powerful fee platform on the global financial marketplace. PureFacts will establish its European headquarters in the Zurich office of Quartal.
Investiere aiming to become a pan-European platform
Zug – The venture capital firm investiere is joining forces with the Belgian network BeAngels. It is now looking to agree further partnerships across Europe. In this way, Swiss start-ups would also have access to a larger network of international investors.
MABEWO developing sustainable crop cultivation system
Küssnacht SZ - MABEWO combines space-saving cultivation techniques with photovoltaic technology, irrigation systems and LED lighting. In the development of sustainable crop cultivation systems, the start-up has now put a pilot installation into operation. The aim is to bring two systems to market maturity.
ETH builds new quantum research lab
ETH Zurich is to build a new laboratory building on the Hönggerberg campus with a specific focus on quantum research. The aim here is for the university to further expand its leading position in the field of quantum technologies. The new laboratory has been made possible by a donation.
Switzerland is a global drone pioneer
Thanks to an advanced regulatory environment and the cooperation of authorities, drone companies in Switzerland enjoy substantial scope in the development and application of new technologies. This set of circumstances produces world-leading innovations, as shown by a recent series of webinars covering the Swiss drone ecosystem. Watch the trailer below:
Phoenix Mecano plans listing in Shanghai
Stein am Rhein SH – The Phoenix Mecano Group is becoming the first Swiss company to be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Its separate business area for electrically adjustable furniture under the name DewertOkin Technology Group will be spun off on 1 January 2021. It will later launch on the world’s newest tech market.
Microrobots to revolutionize medicine
Zurich – Researchers have for the first time manufactured micromachines by interlocking multiple materials with certain advantages. Their goal is to create microrobots that can maneuver through blood vessels like ferries. Future applications include distributing active substances or performing surgical procedures.
New platform for medtech companies
Dragonfish Analytics, a start-up from from Schaffhausen in the Greater Zurich Area, brings light into the clinical effectiveness of medical products. Big-data analyses and artificial intelligence are key methods in this process.
Hybrid aircraft wins innovation prize
Grenchen SO – This year’s InnoPrix, a prize handed out by Baloise Bank SoBa, has been awarded to smartflyer AG. The company is developing a four-seater airplane with hybrid drive system. This should be quieter and more efficient than comparable aircraft.
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