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.
InSphero wins award for breakthrough platform
Schlieren ZH – InSphero has developed a platform that can be used to test drugs in vitro for liver diseases. The company from the Greater Zurich Area has now won a Sino-European Innovation Award for its breakthrough platform.
Cloud provider Tresorit to become Swisscom partner
Zurich – Tresorit, a start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area, will in future be responsible for the secure storage of Swisscom data. Companies that handle confidential information stand to particularly benefit from this.
TreeCoin launches token offering to fund reforestation
Hünenberg ZG – Global TREE Project AG has launched TreeCoin, a token offering that will raise funds to purchase fallow land in Paraguay and plant 10 million eucalyptus trees.
Dental stem cells can generate milk-producing cells
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered that dental stem cells can contribute to the regeneration of milk-producing cells. The finding could support post-surgery tissue regeneration in breast cancer patients.
Artificial intelligence supports biomedicine
Lugano – Researchers at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) have developed a new artificial intelligence method to analyze biomedical data. It could support work in cardiology or oncology.
Computer determines chemicals for molecules
Rüschlikon ZH – Using artificial intelligence, IBM RXN can predict the outcome of chemical reactions. Researchers at IBM Research Zurich have now developed the system to be able to determine the chemicals needed to create an organic molecule.
Start-up ecosystem at ETH Zurich provides momentum to Greater Zurich Area
ETH Zurich is home to a one-of-a-kind ecosystem for innovation. Over 400 spin-offs help inject ETH technology into the economy – and they tend to continue to support the university long afterwards. In this sense, ETH Zurich and the Greater Zurich Area mutually reinforce one another.
Glencore joins blockchain initiative
Baar ZG – Glencore and six other leading mining and metal processing companies have joined an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum. Together, their aim is to use blockchain technology to comply with more stringent sustainability requirements on their raw materials and products.
Zurich start-up launches mortgage platform
Zurich - GTF Gesellschaft für technologiebasierte Finanzdienstleistungen AG offers a digital search process for cheaper mortgages. A one-off fee is paid rather than commission for mortgage brokering services.
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