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.
Designwerk expands its battery business
Winterthur – Designwerk Products AG is acquiring the Batteriewerk brand, a company that electrifies electric vehicles of all kinds. Production will take place at Designwerk’s site in the Greater Zurich Area.
AXA and Veezoo launch smart assistant
Winterthur/Zurich – The insurance group AXA and the start-up Veezoo are working together in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Together, the partners are launching a smart, dialog-based assistant, which can help process large volumes of data and answer questions about this as well.
HWZ launches digital degree in marketing
Zurich – The University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ) is launching a degree course for digital communication and marketing techniques. The CAS Digital Marketing Pro can be almost entirely completed digitally.
New Allergy Campus at Hochgebirgsklinik Davos
Davos – At the end of June, a new campus building on the site of the Hochgebirgsklinik Davos hospital was officially opened. The new laboratory and office facilities will conduct cutting-edge research and training in the fields of asthma and allergies.
Mikro Kapital opening new office in the Greater Zurich Area
Zurich – Luxembourg Mikro Kapital Group is opening a new office in Zurich. It is the securitization fund management company’s second location in the Greater Zurich Area. It also has a branch in Lugano.
SV Hotel wins innovation award for accommodation concept
Dübendorf ZH – Hotel company SV Hotel has developed a new accommodation concept called Stay KooooK. For this, it was honored with the Hotel Innovations Award at the Swiss Hotel Innnovations-Tag.
Researchers hope to cure brain disorders during sleep
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich are working on new therapies for brain disorders ranging from depression and schizophrenia to autism. Their vision is to treat patients in a targeted way as they sleep, without any pills.
Big Kaiser launches world’s smallest digital fine boring head
Rümlang ZH – Big Kaiser, a precision tool manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area, has developed a new digital fine boring head. The EWE Downsize helps make the machining of workpieces safer, faster and simpler.
SkyCell impresses airlines with its transport container
Zug – SkyCell has developed a smart container for the transport of temperature-sensitive products. The company has now entered into new partnerships with three airlines in just ten days: United Cargo, Singapore Airlines and AirBridgeCargo.
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