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Greater Zurich Area is driving electric mobility
ecovolta batteries from the Greater Zurich Area are used to electrify boats, golf carts and snowcats. The batteries help vehicle manufacturers quickly enter the electric mobility market by allowing them to save development time. ecovolta operates an R&D center and is now turning its battery factory into one of the largest in Europe.
Foldable drone wins design award
Zurich – Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed a foldable drone that can support rescue missions in the aftermath of natural disasters, for example. The jury of the Create the Future design contest named this drone as the winner of the Aerospace & Defense category.
Kopter to cooperate closely with Korean Aerospace Industries
Mollis GL – Helicopter manufacturer Kopter from the Greater Zurich Area and Korea Aerospace Industries are entering into a cooperation to sell Kopter’s SH09 single-engine helicopter in South Korea.
Technology transfer centers receive funding
Dübendorf ZH – Twelve new technology transfer centers will open in Switzerland in the medium term, two of which have now received funding for close to 5 million Swiss francs. One of them, which will focus on 3D printing in the medtech industry, will be located in the Greater Zurich Area.
Apiax from Greater Zurich impresses investors
Zurich – Apiax develops digital compliance solutions. The Zurich startup has now raised 6.6 million dollars in a financing round, with plans to accelerate global growth.
EraCal secures funds for appetite suppressant
Zollikon ZH – EraCal Therapeutics AG has successfully closed a seed financing round. The spin-off from the University of Zurich and Harvard University plans to pour the funds into developing its appetite suppressant.
Knowledge Lab helps banks use data
Zurich – The startup company Knowledge Lab offers new services for banks. The focus is on data use and helping banks better manage the digital transformation.
ETH projects receive European grants
Zurich – Three projects at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have received a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council. These European Union grants offer at least 10 million euros to promote interdisciplinary collaboration on research projects.
Researchers reduce noise using super lightweight crystals
Dübendorf ZH – Swiss acoustics researchers have successfully managed to develop crystal structures to absorb sound. These are up to 100-times lighter than conventional sound insulation products.
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