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Zurich & Zug among top European cities
Zurich and Zug have once again taken prominent positions in the fDi magazine rankings for 2020/21 of the most attractive European business locations. Zurich took top spot among medium-sized cities. Zug leads the way in terms of micro European cities. Both cantons also placed highly.
DillySocks raises venture capital
DillySocks is set for further growth on the back of support from new investors. The e-commerce company received a helping hand towards further growth to the tune of 700,000 Swiss francs following the successful conclusion of a financing round.
Innovation 6 raises fresh capital
Zurich – The start-up Innovation 6 has raised a total of 900,000 Swiss francs in venture capital. The company helps patients to take their medication on time by way of its free app TOM.
Heierling and EMS developing recyclable ski boots
Davos GR – The Graubünden based ski boot manufacturer Heierling is developing a pair of ski boots that can be fully recycled. For this, EMS is supplying a special polymer that can withstand heavy impacts and strains in addition to repeated recycling without modifying its properties.
Empa bringing perovskite solar cells to market maturity
Dübendorf ZH - Perovskite can replace silicon in solar cells. The manufacturing processes used so far are, however, not competitive enough. Researchers working at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are planning to use a slot-die process to resolve this situation.
New substance aims to prevent vascular calcification
Zurich - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a new substance that should help to prevent vascular calcification. Further tests with this substance will now be conducted together with the spin-off Inositec. This would clear the way for an authorization application.
UBS and Zurich launch product for startup companies
The major bank UBS and the insurance company Zurich have launched a joint offer for startups. It includes banking and insurance products, as well as co-working opportunities and mentoring programs.
Protection for pacemaker debuts in-man
Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and colleagues in Germany have developed a protection for pacemakers. It has now been implanted in a human patient for the first time.
Barry Callebaut launches milk-free chocolate
Barry Callebaut has developed the first chocolate to not contain milk. As a substitute, the chocolate manufacturer has used plant-based raw materials exclusively available to the company. Barry Callebaut is therefore reacting to the rising demand for vegan products.
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