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 is Switzerland’s leading startup hub
Zurich – Zurich established itself as one of Europe’s most important startup hubs in 2018. With 92 funding rounds, it was ranked sixth, generating an investment volume of €405 million that put it in ninth place. Switzerland as a whole is also far out in front in Europe, a report from EY reveals.
UZH finds new treatment approach for eczema
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have investigated the role played by fungal suppressant interleukin-17 in the development of atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is hoped this will lead to a new potential approach for the treatment of eczema. The necessary antibodies already exist.
Crypto broker trades round the clock
Zug/Zurich - Crypto Broker AG is the first Swiss financial services provider to offer automated 24/7 crypto trading, following their triumph at the Swiss FinTech of the Year award.
Greater Zurich Area FinTech firms among award winners
Zurich - Apiax and Crypto Finance, start-ups from the Greater Zurich Area, are the winners at the Swiss FinTech Awards. Moreover, former Swiss Federal Councillor, Johann Schneider-Ammann, was named FinTech Influencer of the Year.
Paladino aiming to revolutionize the insurance market
Schlieren ZH – Paladino, a recently founded FinTech firm based in the Greater Zurich Area, is aiming to help companies bring insurance solutions to the market more rapidly. A major project has now been realized.
Zurich scores for quality of living
Zurich – The quality of living in Zurich is the second highest in the world, a survey from consulting firm Mercer has found. With Basel and Geneva, two other Swiss cities have also made it into the top ten.
Property giant Emaar chooses Lykke
Zug – Property conglomerate Emaar from Dubai plans to launch a crypto token, which will be offered to its customers and partners. As its technology partner, it has selected the blockchain startup Lykke from the Crypto Valley.
Interxion builds data center in Greater Zurich Area
Glattbrugg ZH – Interxion, a Dutch provider of data center services, is building a second data center at its site in the Greater Zurich Area. To this end, it is investing 130 million Swiss francs.
UZH develops rapid test for resistant tuberculosis
Zurich – Together with a researcher from Germany, molecular biologist Prajwal from the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed a rapid diagnostic test for multi-resistant tuberculosis pathogens. A spin-off will now help bring this to market maturity.
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