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.
Start-ups from the Greater Zurich Area benefit from Venture Kick
Zurich – An initiative called Venture Kick has awarded a prize of 130,000 Swiss francs to two winners of the Venture-Kick final. Start-ups Microcaps and OxyPrem manufacture microcapsules and oxygen monitors for premature babies respectively. Both are headquartered in the Greater Zurich Area.
Zurich ranked among the world’s best student cities
Zurich - Zurich has been ranked among the ten best student cities in the world: the city took 8th place in the most recent version of the QS Best Student Cities Ranking. Zurich scored well, among other things, on account of its excellent universities, which attract a great number of employers, as well as the high standard of living.
Communications satellite flies into outer space with RUAG technology
Zurich – Next week, the European data highway satellite EDRS-C will begin its journey into outer space. The Greater Zurich Area has also contributed expertise to this project. For example, the aerospace company RUAG Space has provided both the thermo-insulation and computer on board.
Smart Valor launches crypto asset exchange
Zug – Startup Smart Valor from the Crypto Valley has launched Switzerland’s first integrated trading platform for crypto assets. Its aim is to make this platform a leading international exchange for digital assets.
Mictic turns the body into an instrument
Zurich – Startup Mictic from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a wristband that uses body movements to create sound. The world's first body instrument has been developed to support musicians and performers in their work.
Researchers step closer to alternative for flu jab
Lugano – Researchers in Ticino have discovered a molecule that is capable of recognizing the multiple variants of influenza and consequently of directing the immune response. This could pave the way for alternative therapies to vaccination.
Daedalean makes progress with autonomous aircraft
Zurich – Daedalean is developing software to enable fully autonomous flight control for aircraft. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area has just raised almost 12 million Swiss francs in a funding round, which will help accelerate software development.
Gain Therapeutics shines in EU support program
Lugano - Gain Therapeutics has received financial support in the amount of 1.4 million euro as part of a joint program from the EU and Innosuisse. The biotech company from the Greater Zurich Area develops new drugs to treat rare central nervous system diseases.
Pregnolia receives EU funding
Schlieren ZH - Pregnolia has received a grant totaling 1.4 million Swiss francs from the EU. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area is developing a device to detect potential premature births.
Meet with an expansion expert
Our services are free of charge and include:
- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space