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Energy Vault receives 110 million dollars from Japan
Lugano - Energy Vault has received an investment totaling 110 million dollars for its groundbreaking hub storage power station. SoftBank Vision Fund from Japan is the investor behind this venture.
Digital Republic continues to grow
Zurich – Digital Republic has announced an important strategic partner in Conrad Electronic. The partners plan to expand the startup’s digital SIM across Europe.
Blockchain platform partners with Etihad
Zug – Winding Tree from the Greater Zurich Area uses blockchain technology for reservation systems to support numerous airlines. With Etihad Airways, it has now announced its latest partnership.
SpectroPlast secures fresh capital
Zurich – SpectroPlast has raised 1.5 million Swiss francs in seed financing. The spin-off of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich will use the new funds to manufacture its customized, 3D-printed silicone products on an industrial scale.
Robots should be able to heal themselves
Dübendorf ZH – Robots that work with fragile objects should in future be made from flexible materials. However, as these materials tear easily, the robots should be able to heal themselves. This is the aim of a multinational research project in which Empa is also participating.
Biognosys closes financing round
Schlieren ZH – The biotechnology firm Biognosys from the Greater Zurich Area has successfully closed a Series G financing round. The fresh capital is to be used to expand services with the aim of supporting clients in clinical trials linked to drug development projects.
DeepCode raises impressive startup financing
Zurich – DeepCode, a startup company from the Greater Zurich Area, has raised an additional 3.92 million Swiss francs of startup financing. The spinoff from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is using the funds to fuel further growth.
Researchers print stent for fetuses
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a method for printing tiny stents for fetuses in the womb. The development could one day treat congenital urethral strictures.
Oracle opens new data center in Zurich
Zurich - Oracle wants to open a new data center in Zurich in August, which will offer companies and institutions cloud infrastructure and database services. Oracle uses artificial intelligence and machine learning in its service offerings.
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