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HeiQ expands product family
Schlieren ZH – The textiles technology company HeiQ Materials AG is launching new products in its HeiQ Eco Dry range. These technologies ensure that textiles are water-repellent. However, they are now suitable for dry cleaning as well.
InSphero improving drug development
Schlieren ZH – InSphero, a company based in the Greater Zurich Area, has launched the first platform of its kind for the development of drugs to treat certain liver disorders. Up until now, no drug has been available to treat these diseases.
Forbes honours entrepreneurs from the Greater Zurich Area
Zurich – The founders of nine startups from the Greater Zurich Area have made it into the Forbes “30 under 30” ranking for Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The business magazine’s ranking recognizes influential people under the age of 30.
ScorePad launches app for digital sheet music
Zurich – Startup ScorePad is enabling sheet music scores to be converted from standard PDF format into the open file format musicXML via its app. It does so using deep learning technologies. The app is now available to download.
Data modulation of the future
Key elements of our communication infrastructure are electro-optic modulators that encode electrical signals onto light. The ETH spin-off Polariton Technologies has developed a ground-breaking new modulator technology that outperforms conventional devices.
Blockchain bikes a hit
Zug – Users of electronic IDs are able to borrow e-bikes in Zug. The collaboration between the city and startup AirBie has proved to be a hit: almost 90 users have made about 1,500 trips so far.
Bitcoin Suisse applies for Swiss banking license
Zug – Bitcoin Suisse from the Crypto Valley has applied for a Swiss banking license. In this way, it is strengthening its position as a provider of crypto financial services.
ETH tests housing of the future
Zurich – A small home with a flexible floor plan has been created on ETH’s Hönggerberg campus. Here, ETH Professor Elli Mosayebi will be testing new forms of housing for singles or couples. Test inhabitants are being selected to try out this home.
UBS finds top AI experts in Europe's most stable environment
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