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.
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.
Startup guuru raises 2.7 million Swiss francs
Hünenberg ZG – A total of 2.7 million Swiss francs has been raised by guuru in a funding round. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area is developing software that allows companies to connect its customers so they can share their expertise.
Medacta sets sights on IPO
Castel San Pietro TI - Medacta is planning an IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange in the second half of 2019. The Ticino-based company develops and produces orthopedic implants and instruments. It has already applied for more than 400 innovation patents.
Share Dispenser brings shares to blockchain
Zug/Zurich – In future, companies should be able to sell shares via their websites. These transactions will be conducted via blockchain with payment in cryptocurrencies. Three companies from the Greater Zurich Area are behind the new solution named Share Dispenser.
Piëch Automotive presenting electric sports car
Zurich – Piëch Automotive from the Greater Zurich Area is presenting its first prototype for a new electric sports car in Geneva. The vehicle will be brought to market in the next three years.
Electric vehicle safety improved by ecovolta
Brunnen SZ – Battery manufacturer ecovolta from the Greater Zurich Area is introducing a new safety concept in its lithium-ion batteries. This will help prevent fires in electric vehicles.
Zurich is best airport in Europe
Kloten ZH – Zurich Airport has been placed third worldwide in a ranking compiled by online travel agency eDreams. It is number one in Europe. The airport has also won an award for customer satisfaction.
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