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.
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.
Bosch uses IoT lab in Greater Zurich
Bosch is turning to the competencies on offer in Greater Zurich. At the Bosch IoT Lab, graduates from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the University of St.Gallen are working to develop solutions for the Internet of Things. The German automotive supplier launched this collaborative project as part of a realignment of its digitization strategy.
lino Biotech closes financing round
Zurich - The start-up lino Biotech is advancing drug development technology that was originally produced by Roche Diagnostics and ETH Zurich. To this end, the start-up has now successfully raised fresh capital in the millions.
Greek insurance firm turns to dacadoo
Zurich – The start-up dacadoo has developed a digital health platform that aims to motivate people to lead more healthy lifestyles. Generali Hellas has recently also starting using this platform. The Greek insurance firm offers access to the product in the form of its own app.
Additional capital to finance VIU growth
Zurich - Credit Suisse has invested a total of 3 million Swiss francs in VIU Ventures AG as part of a financing round that also featured other investors. This fresh capital injection will allow the start-up to further strengthen its presence on the European glasses market.
Kuros wins prize for spinal technology
Schlieren ZH – The biotechnology firm Kuros Biosciences has won a distinguished award for its spinal fusion technology. The company has also been presented with a Life Sciences award from GHP. Overall, Kuros can look back on a highly positive year.
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