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Glarus wants to join Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Glarus – The government of Glarus wants to get involved in the new Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, a merger of the three universities of applied sciences in Eastern Switzerland. From the point of view of Glarus the new structure will enable the focus to be more on the needs of business, from which Glarus companies can also benefit.
Researchers revolutionize antibody radiolabeling
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a method which enables antibodies to be radiolabeled with greater ease. The method can be used in medical diagnostics and certain cancer therapies. A patent application has now been submitted.
SIX and Shanghai Stock Exchange seek closer cooperation
Zurich - The SIX Swiss Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange are seeking to further deepen their collaboration. In so doing, both parties will assess the viability of listing securities on the respective markets, among other aspects.
BC Tech investing in Industrial Park Vial
Domat/Ems GR – BC Tech is investing between 15 and 20 million Swiss francs in a new site at the Industrial Park Vial in Domat/Ems. The high-tech company plans to employ up to 130 staff here. Graubünden’s government has now approved the sale of the required site.
Esbatech founder is proud of progress in brolucizumab
Schlieren ZH/Basel – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will process the regulatory application for brolucizumab as quickly as possible. The drug for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration was originally developed in the Bio-Technopark Schlieren.
ETH spin-off analyzes architecture
Zurich – Zurich startup Archilyse has developed software for the analysis of architecture. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) plans to enable the world’s most comprehensive architecture analysis.
Avaloq connects fintechs with financial institutions
Freienbach SZ – Fintech Avaloq has launched its new avaloq.one platform. Open application program interfaces enable seamless collaboration between the financial services industry and fintechs.
Bossard acquires share in 3D specialist
Zug/Hinwil ZH – The Bossard Group has acquired a 30 percent share of Ecoparts AG. The company is a pioneer in additive manufacturing for the metal segment and a leading provider in this sector in Switzerland.
H2 Energy joins forces with Hyundai
Seoul/Opfikon ZH – H2 Energy and Hyundai have founded Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility. Starting in Switzerland, the joint venture will play a leading role in the European market for hydrogen mobility.
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