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kasko2go aims to improve safety on Japanese roads
The start-up kasko2go from the Greater Zurich Area is joining forces with Hitachi High-Tech. Their aim is to improve road safety in Japan. To this end, technology developed by kasko2go is being used.
Zurich Cantonal Bank supports companies across all phases
Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB) has made a name for itself in supporting start-ups. Get Your Guide, which is now regarded as a business unicorn, is among the start-ups to have been supported by ZKB from the very beginning. However, ZKB has also supported major firms as part of IPOs and in efforts to raise external capital.
PiaVita wins IF Design Award 2020
PiaVita has been named as one of the winners of an IF Design Award 2020. The Medtech startup supports veterinarians by way of sensor and cloud applications.
Valiant increases share in AgentSelly
Valiant Bank is increasing its share in the digital real estate agent AgentSelly from 38 to more than 50 per cent. The Bernese bank intends to strengthen its core business in the field of mortgages, while AgentSelly remains open to cooperations with other banks.
Barry Callebaut crafts chocolate with 3D printer
Zurich – Barry Callebaut has announced the launch of a 3D printing studio for chocolate. Designed for crafting personalized chocolate creations, the service will first be available to hotels, restaurants and coffee chains in Europe.
Porsche partners with Way Ahead Technologies
The German car manufacturer Porsche is partnering with Way Ahead Technologies. The Zurich startup company is developing a technology to visualize journeys real-time in 3D that could improve the safety of Porsche vehicles.
Researchers improve light detector
Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed an innovative light detector. Consisting of extremely light-sensitive materials, it has generated high bandwidths.
Internet of Things tracks clinical waste
A new system is set to enable the real-time and automatic tracking of clinical waste. The project group led by the Università della Svizzera italiana, the university of the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, has now started work aimed at improving safety in waste disposal and automating management.
BitGo expands into Greater Zurich
BitGo has announced new custodial entities in Switzerland and Germany. With the move, the Californian company is tapping into two important European centers for digital assets.
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