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Ticino gets competence center for drones
A technology park with a competence and research center for drones is being built on the Lodrino military airfield. The drone center will be linked to the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich.
Zurich gets ICT campus
The trade association Swico and the promotional association ICT Scouts/Campus are joining forces to open a campus that will promote ICT talent in Zurich. The campus will be inaugurated in January at the University of Zurich.
Health Tech Cluster becomes independent
The Health Tech Cluster Switzerland is to operate as an association. Launched in 2014, the initiative now has around 250 members and plans to strengthen its activities in the field of startups.
F10 launches pre-seed fund
The fintech incubator F10 is launching a pre-seed fund. It will invest 200,000 Swiss francs in startup companies that complete an F10 support program.
Helicopter industry gathers in the Greater Zurich Area
The first Schweizer Helitag is bringing manufacturers and operators from the helicopter industry to Glarus. An exhibition will showcase the latest helicopters and drones, while top name speakers are also on the agenda.
Schaffhausen Institute of Technology to receive cantonal support
Schaffhausen – The canton of Schaffhausen is planning to provide financial backing of 3 million Swiss francs to the new Schaffhausen Institute of Technology over the next few years. It has identified huge potential in the university, whose aims include bringing ICT experts in the region and supporting start-ups.
Safely operating on unborn babies
The start-up KOVE has developed a method allowing fetuses to be safely operated on inside the womb. The jury at Venture Kick will provide financial support totaling 150,000 Swiss francs. It has also committed to providing the same sum to support RoomPriceGenie.
Zurich gets hub for games developers
Three games companies Stray Fawn, Ateo and David Stark are offering office space on Hohlstrasse in Zurich and a mentoring program to budding games developers. The Swiss Game Hub is aiming to aid the development process for new game ideas and bring these to market maturity.
Researchers want to create more trust online
Researchers at ETH Zürich are planning to develop a fundamentally new security architecture for data exchanges on the internet. This should increase trust in online processes around the world. This pioneering project has been made possible by a huge donation from the Werner Siemens Foundation.
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