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.
Reliable crisis partners for US enterprises in Greater Zurich
The USA is caught in the stranglehold of the coronavirus pandemic. However, undeterred by an alarmingly quiet New York City, Lukas Sieber is continuing his work as representative for the Greater Zurich Area as business location. Everything is now running digitally – and that includes his role as a bridge builder.
Blockchain tests watches' protection against forgery
Zurich/St.Gallen – Adresta, a start-up formed from the Helvetia Kickbox Program, is going it alone. Adresta makes all lifecycle information on watches accessible via blockchain. The headquarters of the newly formed start-up are located in the Greater Zurich Area.
Molecular Partners develops treatment for COVID-19
Schlieren ZH – The biotechnology firm Molecular Partners has launched a therapy program to combat COVID-19. The company has developed artificial proteins aimed at neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Lykke gains new investor
Zug/Seoul – The South Korean company Hanwha Systems is investing in Lykke, a start-up based in Switzerland’s Crypto Valley. Lykke operates a proprietary exchange for crypto currencies.
Crypto Finance can use fresh capital to secure growth
Zug - Crypto Finance has raised a total of 14 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The start-up provides straightforward access to crypto-currency investments. It is planning to use the fresh capital to drive forward its expansion plans.
Algorithm aims to make patterns on clothes more precise
Zurich – Patterns on clothes often do not meet well at the seams. A PhD student from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has now developed an algorithm to automatically create perfect transitions at the seams.
AI helps to design new drugs
Lugano – Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze proteins. Two scientists from the USI and EPFL have developed a new machine learning system for this that can also be used to develop new drugs.
CSEM and Adamant Innotech developing serological test
Landquart GR - The CSEM research center in Landquart and Adamant Innotech are developing a rapid serological test to detect up to 20 different antibodies. This could simultaneously test for COVID-19, influenza, and SARS.
Red Cross using Uepaa technology
Zurich – The Austrian Red Cross is offering an app aimed at preventing a resurgence in coronavirus infection rates. It allows anonymized contact tracing by using technology developed by Uepaa, a start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area.
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