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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.
Decoding of breast cancer cells enables immune therapy
Zürich – Zurich researchers have examined several million cancer and immune cells of breast cancer patients. They have discovered that aggressive tumors are mostly dominated by one type of cell, thus opening up possibilities for immune therapy.
Kickstart becomes independent company
Zurich - Kickstart is starting the application phase for its fourth program. Now start-ups from the areas of Cybersecurity and Healthtech can apply. The Swiss innovation promotion program will also become a company.
ABB developing charging unit for Porsche
Zurich - The technology firm ABB and Porsche are cooperating on the development of a new generation of charging units for electric cars. These are initially to be used in Porsche centers located in Japan.
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