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Start-ups receiving crisis aid
Bern – The Swiss federal government is supporting start-ups during the coronavirus crisis by providing them with liquidity. From Thursday onwards, start-ups can apply for state guarantees. An amount of up to 1 million Swiss francs is guaranteed per start-up.
Gilytics makes infrastructure planning easier
The start-up Gilytics has developed a software solution that makes it easier to plan linear infrastructure projects such as electricity power lines and railways. The solution works on the basis of geodata and geographic information systems.
HeiQ makes antiviral technology available free of charge
Schlieren ZH – HeiQ Materials AG, which is active in the field of textiles technology, is offering its competitors the formula for its virus protection on protective clothing free of charge. With this move, the company is aiming to drive forward global efforts in the fight against the coronavirus on textiles.
Biognosys researches biomarkers for COVID-19
Schlieren ZH/Villejuif - Biognosys has the technology to find the most promising protein biomarkers for personalized immunotherapy in patients with COVID-19. Biognosys is now pursuing this approach together with the leading French cancer research center Gustave Roussy.
Swiss companies shine in digital asset management
London - The WealthTech 100 list by FinTech Global gives an overview of the most innovative companies developing digital solutions in the asset management sector. Several Swiss companies have made it onto the list. They are all from the Greater Zurich Area.
Snappy speeds up payments with cryptocurrencies
Zurich – Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a new payment system called Snappy. This aims to speed up cryptocurrency payments, which are still slow at the moment.
SkyCell takes 62 million Swiss francs
Zug - SkyCell has taken 62 million Swiss francs of new capital in a round of financing. The start-up has developed an intelligent container for transporting temperature-sensitive goods. This is now also helping with the coronavirus crisis.
Yova seeking further growth from fresh capital injection
Zurich – The start-up Yova from the Greater Zurich Area has raised more than 4 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. This paves the way for the company to expand into other European countries.
Leonteq wins tender from PostFinance
Zurich - Leonteq has been awarded a PostFinance contract to cooperate on structured investment products. As part of this collaboration, Leonteq will assume responsibility for delivering all services along the entire value chain.
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