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.
VirtaMed introduces mobile simulation lab
Schlieren ZH - VirtaMed has developed the first mobile surgery simulation lab in Switzerland. This means that the company from the Greater Zurich Area can provide training courses at hospitals across the country. The simulation lab is to be used in neighboring countries in future too.
Artificial Intelligence from the Greater Zurich Area boasts international influence
Start-ups based in the Greater Zurich Area are international leaders in terms of future technologies. This was recently shown by the business magazine Forbes in the case of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To this end, the region is becoming a magnet for AI stakeholders.
"Greater Zurich has become a very attractive location for successful start-ups."
Start-up companies find access to talent, capital and customers in the Greater Zurich Area. An innovation- and business-friendly environment and a large portion of entrepreneurial spirit round out the offer. We spoke with Stefan Steiner, Co-Managing Director of the start-up incubator Venturelab.
Climeworks to supply CO2 for Norwegian plant
Zurich – The European consortium Norsk e-Fuel hopes to build a commercial plant to manufacture synthetic fuel in Norway. Climeworks, a start-up from the Greater Zurich Area, is also on board and will capture the CO2 required for production from the air.
ETH still the best university in continental Europe
Zurich – According to the latest QS rankings, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is still the sixth-best university in the world and the best university in continental Europe. Other Swiss universities have also done well. The University of Zurich gained six places.
Computers are not curious
People and intelligent machines learn in similar ways, says philosopher Hans-Johann Glock. Unlike humans, however, computers do not pursue their own goals – not yet, at least.
Schaffhausen Institute of Technology launches competition
Schaffhausen – The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology has launched a competition in the area of computer science and software engineering. The aim here is to appeal to outstanding students in Europe and Asia. The winners will receive a scholarship at the private university.
Teylor raises 8 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Teylor AG has raised a total of 8 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The FinTech develops credit products for SMEs and software solutions for banks. The company intends primarily to use this fresh capital to expand its operations across Europe.
Big Kaiser opens technology center
Rümlang ZH - Big Kaiser has inaugurated its new technology center at its headquarters located in the Greater Zurich Area. Here, the manufacturer of precision tools has presented the company’s developments from 1954 up to the recently developed fully automated EWA fine boring tool.
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