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.
Drones from the Greater Zurich Area make it onto the podium
Austin – Drones developed by the Scaramuzza research group took second place at the AlphaPilot drone race in Austin, Texas. A total of 400 teams from across the world applied to take part in the race.
US schools relying on data security services from Veeam
An association of 23 Californian schools is increasing its data protection by way of cloud data management services from Veeam. This will allow the school district to increase the speed of data recovery by 98 percent.
Swiss Immo Lab supports proptech startups
The Swiss Immo Lab AG is supporting startups who are contributing to the digitalization of the construction and real estate sector. Behind the new investment company are Avobis Group AG, Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG and Gebäudeversicherung Bern.
Orchestra wins startup competition
Orchestra has won the top prize at the Boldbrain Startup Challenge. The company is developing a digital solution for rescue and protection services. The competition also awarded four other startups working on solutions such as for the analysis of PDFs or ironing for travelers.
XFarm impresses with agricultural platform
XFarm has raised 3 million euros in a financing round. The startup company from the Greater Zurich Area is developing a platform for the agricultural sector to support the digitalization of farms.
Venture capital funds seeks to slow climate change
Übermorgen Ventures is allocating 50 million Swiss francs for climate-conscious startups. The venture capital fund’s aim is to cut one million tons of CO2 every year, which is around two per cent of the total emitted in Switzerland.
“Greater Zurich Area is perfect for global high-tech companies”
Trailblazers in intelligent textiles are continuing Zurich’s long-standing textile tradition. HeiQ works together with big names in the industry and relies on a research network with a Swiss center. According to co-founder and CEO Carlo Centonze, the Greater Zurich Area is home to a combination of different types of expertise, making it the ideal place to expand.
Agios moves international headquarters to the Greater Zurich Area
The American biopharmaceutical company Agios has relocated its international headquarters from the USA to the Greater Zurich Area. Reasons behind the move include the wealth of life science innovation and the talented workforce in the region.
Expats praise quality of life in Zug
Zug has ranked eighth in a global expat ranking published by InterNations. The quality of life in the city is higher than anywhere else in the world, say the expats. With Basel, another Swiss city ranked in the top ten.
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