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Sony invests in IDUN Technologies
Opfikon ZH - IDUN Technologies has gained Sony as a new investor. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich develops sensors for portable devices that enable high measurement accuracy without skin irritation.
World Economic Forum gains a digital twin
Davos – The World Economic Forum is launching a new digital twin summit to the annual forum in Davos, where participants from over 400 cities across the world will meet via a virtual hub network. The main subject is the creation of foundations for a sustainable future.
Climeworks secures 73 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Climeworks has secured capital of 73 million Swiss francs from private investors. The spin-off from the ETH Zurich develops technology that can capture CO2 from the air.
Summit Partners invests in Appway
Zurich – The globally operating group of investors Summit Partners has invested a sum of 37 million US dollars in Appway. The FinTech offers software solutions for financial service providers. These are already being used by banks such as HSBC and JP Morgan.
University doctors explain the process behind healing wounds
Zurich – ETH researchers have helped to further break down the mechanisms involved in wound healing and the formation of scarring. They have revealed the prominent role played by a single signal molecule. This molecule also plays an important part in terms of cancer.
University of Zurich improves contrast agent
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a contrast agent that makes the blood vessels more visible in dead organisms in comparison with previous methods. This could reduce the number of animals needed in experiments.
Skribble raises fresh capital
Zurich - Skribble has raised a seven-figure sum as part of a financing round. Among other companies, both Helvetia and die Mobiliar have invested in the start-up. Skribble has developed a solution for legally binding electronic signatures.
Zurich Airport to buy Synhelion’s green fuel
Zurich/Kloten ZH - The ETH spin-off Synhelion develops technology to manufacture synthetic fuels. It hopes to build a test facility by 2023. The Zurich Airport will buy and use the fuel from the facility.
Elblox offers blockchain platform for green energy
Olten - Elblox has developed a blockchain platform that can be used by electricity consumers to put together their own individual mix of electricity from a range of regional electricity producers. The solution is already in use in Germany, Sweden, and Finland.
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