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HeiQ presents virus-protected clothing
Textile technology company HeiQ Materials AG has collaborated with several innovative textile manufacturers to create the world’s first garment that is fully treated with HeiQ Viroblock.
Neon raises new capital to fund further growth
Zurich – Fintech company neon has raised over 5 million Swiss francs in a new financing round. Investors include insurance company Helvetia, the Innovation Foundation of the Schwyzer Kantonalbank and two investors from the Swiss version of Dragon’s Den.
Numab begins clinical trials
Numab Therapeutics has started clinical trials on its first proprietary cancer antibody test. The international study is initially aiming to determine the optimal dosing for various cancer indications. Thereafter anti-tumor activity will be tested on certain tumors.
Bloom Diagnostics enables COVID-19 antibody tests
Zurich – The smart diagnosis system developed by Bloom Diagnostics is set to make COVID-19 antibody testing accessible to all. The test process takes just ten minutes, with the MedTech firm having now raised a total of 11.7 million US dollars to finance market introduction in Europe and the USA.
Expense Robot is the new partner of bta first travel
Zurich/Glattbrugg ZH - Bta first travel has opted to partner up with Expense Robot. The business trip operator will make available Expense Robot’s innovative technology for expenses and company credit cards to its customers.
Software from 21 Analytics prevents money laundering
Zug – The Swiss crypto ecosystem applies international standards to ensure regulatory compliance of transactions. To this end, Crypto Finance and Mt Pelerin use software developed by the start-up 21 Analytics. The first automate transactions of this kind have now been successfully completed.
Acronis launches new cyber protection solution
Schaffhausen - Acronis has updated its computer protection program for private users. It not only defends against hacking attacks, but can also recover any affected data. One new feature is the integration of antimalware technology that was previously only available to service providers.
Avaloq gains Spanish bank as client
Avaloq has been awarded a tender by Bankia. The fourth largest financial institution in Spain plans to use Avaloq’s on-premises solution to create the best digital offering for services in wealth management.
Researchers develop new approach against coronavirus
Zurich – The Swiss National Science Foundation is funding a novel approach for a coronavirus vaccine. This approach developed by virologist Cornel Fraefel uses bacterial spores.
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