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.
German clinic chain renews contract with Ascom
Baar ZG – A chain of clinics in Germany has signed a new long-term contract with Ascom. It will run for ten years and totals 1.2 million Swiss francs overall.
Big Kaiser receives Global Industrie Award 2020
Rümlang ZH/Paris - Big Kaiser has won the Global Industrie Award 2020 in the Productive Performance category for its fine boring tool EWA. This category rewards innovations that enable increased productivity.
BC Platforms wins Microsoft award
Zurich - BC Platforms and Kaiser Permanente have won this year’s Microsoft Health Innovation Award. Together, they have developed a platform for precision medicine.
Greater Zurich as accelerator for deep tech companies
In the Greater Zurich Area, smart start-ups from the technology sector enjoy the best framework conditions as the basis for global success. One particularly important aspect of this ecosystem: Initiatives that offer start-ups individual support and introduce them to industry leaders.
Medela trebles production
Baar ZG – The MedTech firm Medela has more than trebled production of its respiratory tract suction pumps. This means the company has been able to react to hugely increased demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Zurich cantonal parliament approves GZA contributions
Zurich - The Greater Zurich Area (GZA) is to receive a total of 8.4 million Swiss francs from the canton of Zurich for the period from 2020 through to 2023. The cantonal parliament approved these contributions with a clear majority. The strategy of the GZA has developed well from its point of view.
Lufthansa seeking to fly cleaner thanks to Swiss technology
Zurich/Lugano/Cologne - Lufthansa is teaming up with researchers from ETH Zurich and its two spin-offs Climeworks and Synhelion. The aim here is to drive forward the development of new jet fuels on the basis of renewable energies to facilitate climate-neutral flights.
Piomic brings wound healing device to the market
Zurich - Piomic has developed a wearable device that accelerates the healing process of chronic wounds on the legs and feet. The MedTech start-up has now been awarded the CE label for its products on the back of successful testing.
CDR-Life collaborating with Boehringer Ingelheim
Schlieren ZH – CDR-Life, a start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area, has entered into a strategic partnership with the German pharmaceutical firm Boehringer Ingelheim. Together, the two partners are seeking to develop therapeutic agents to combat one of the world’s most common causes for blindness.
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