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ETH researchers break down pathological protein aggregates
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have discovered a mechanism that brain cells use to protect themselves from protein aggregates. These aggregates play a key role in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Blockchain experts launch accelerator program
Zug – An international team of experienced blockchain entrepreneurs has joined forces to launch an accelerator program for blockchain startups. This will operate out of various Propulsion Hubs worldwide. It will be headquartered in the Crypto Valley.
Nexxiot secures funding for sensors
Zurich – Startup Nexxiot from the Greater Zurich Area is developing new sensors for the area of logistics. Goods wagons and tank containers equipped with Nexxiot sensors can deliver data in real time. Funding from DiaMedCare AG will guarantee the long-term production of these devices.
Material remembers its shape
Zurich – Swiss researchers have developed a new material with magnetic shape memory. Potential areas of application include medicine, aerospace, electronics and robotics.
Interprefy secures new funding
Zurich – Interprefy has been granted a Swiss government-backed loan of 1.15 million Swiss francs from the Technology Fund and secured an additional 1.7 million francs from investors. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area offers a cloud platform for simultaneous interpreting.
Three new members for the Greater Zurich Area Foundation
Die Stiftung Greater Zurich Area Standortmarketing hat drei neue Mitglieder: Der Tech Cluster Zug – ein Innovationsquartier auf dem Areal von V-ZUG –, die Wirtschaftsanwaltskanzlei FRORIEP und der Relocation-Lösungsanbieter Packimpex stärken die Public Private Partnership zur Vermarktung des Wirtschaftsraums Zürich.
Migrol turns to autoSense app
Zurich – Migrol is now using the autoSense Fuel app, which tells drivers where to find the nearest Migrol gas station. The app choses the gas pump and pays the bill. autoSense, a subisidary of Swisscom and Amag, has also developed a digital assistant for cars.
Sweeep tech provides logistics service for e-scooters
Winterthur – Electronic scooters are becoming more and more popular throughout Europe. Start-up LuckaBox from Greater Zurich has now established a subsidiary called sweeep tech to provide logistics services for e-scooters and other vehicles in the area of micromobility.
Blockchain world meets up in Greater Zurich Area
The second edition of the Crypto Valley Conference on Blockchain Technology in Zug is already proving to be a magnet for the global blockchain scene. The Crypto Valley ecosystem will also be showcased there at the end of June, says co-organizer René Hüsler from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
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