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.
Zurich Airport is the safest
Kloten ZH – Zurich Airport has won the Skytrax Award in the category of World’s Best Airport Security. The airport came out on top owing to short waiting times and the competence of its security personnel.
Home dialysis system authorized for the market
Zurich - The medical technology start-up Peripal from the Greater Zurich Area has developed an auxiliary device to allow chronically ill kidney patients to carry out peritoneal dialysis within the comfort of their own homes. The system has now been authorized for the European market.
4Quant and Netcetera establish firm for Artificial Intelligence
Zurich – Two companies from the Greater Zurich Area, 4Quant and Netcetera, have founded a joint venture firm. Their aim is to increase the prevalence of applications based on Artificial Intelligence in Switzerland.
neon launches digital bank
Zurich - The FinTech company based in the Greater Zurich Area, neon, is now offering a free bank account together with a Mastercard, allowing banking transactions to be processed via an app. This offering will see the start-up go head to head with major banks.
Greater Zurich Area is becoming a global insurance hub
The start-up dacadoo is capturing the spirit of our times: with its individual health index, it has found an entirely new way to connect insurance companies around the world with their customers. And the Greater Zurich Area ecosystem is key to its success, says founder Peter Ohnemus.
VirtaMed wins Export Award
Schlieren ZH – VirtaMed has been awarded the Export Award by Switzerland Global Enterprise. The surgical training simulators of the company from the Greater Zurich Area are already in use in 50 countries. The jury was impressed by its smart export strategy.
Life sciences startups to visit Boston
Zurich – Ten of the most promising life sciences startups in Switzerland will have the chance to introduce themselves to potential clients, partners and investors in Boston this June. Four of the ten selected startups are based in the Greater Zurich Area.
117 foreign companies have set up business in the Greater Zurich Area in 2018
Driverless bus route extended
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH – For the past year, a driverless bus has been on the roads in the center of Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Integrated into the public transport network, there has been widespread acceptance among passengers for this vehicle. Now, a new four-wheel drive vehicle has been introduced. The test route is being extended.
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