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ScanDiags agrees partnership with OMNIA Global
Wallisellen/Vancouver/Baar - ScanDiags, a specialist in the field of medical imaging, has entered into a partnership with OMNIA Global. The financial services provider will support business development, financing and market development activities.
Mantis set to bring autonomous chairlift control technology to Canada
Zurich - In partnership with Doppelmayr-Garaventa, Mantis Ropeway Technologies is bringing its autonomous chairlift control technology to Canada. The solution is a world first, having only received clearance for use in Switzerland and Austria in the present winter season.
SynSense acquires iniVation
Zurich/Chengdu - Two companies that specialize in neuromorphic computing, SynSense and iniVation, are joining forces. SynSense has acquired 100 per cent of iniVation’s shares.
OneTwenty secures seed funding
Zurich - OneTwenty is set to use the funding it has raised in a first financing round for the commercialization of its personalized diabetes management solution. At present, the medtech start-up is seeking additional partners to integrate the solution in insulin pumps, pens and blood glucose sensors.
Loft Dynamics opens headquarters and hub in Santa Monica
Dübendorf/Santa Monica - Loft Dynamics, formerly known as VRM Switzerland, has established its North American headquarters in Santa Monica and opened its first virtual reality flight simulator for pilot training in the USA. In addition, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has initiated the purchase of one of these simulators.
QUMEA secures investment of 9 million Swiss francs
Solothurn - QUMEA has raised funding of 9 million Swiss francs as part of an oversubscribed Series A financing round. With this fresh capital, the digital health company is seeking to replicate the success it has enjoyed in Switzerland with its room sensor for the prevention of falls in healthcare settings in other countries.
New FoodHUB Wädenswil to promote the canton of Zurich’s food industry
Wädenswil/Zurich - The new FoodHUB Wädenswil is now open. With this, the Office for Economy of the canton of Zurich, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and the town of Wädenswil are seeking to promote innovations and synergies between the world of science, the food industry and start-ups.
Ticino receives Innovation Booster for fashion and lifestyle
Lugano/Manno - The city of Lugano, Dagorà Lifestyle Innovation Hub and Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino have initiated an innovation booster program for fashion and lifestyle. The project, which is also being supported by Innosuisse, aims to promote innovative business in the region.
Zug becomes hotspot for startups
Zurich - The Greater Zurich Area is still Switzerland’s primary location for startups. The canton of Zug is now ranked second in terms of the volume of investments, while the canton of Zurich remains in the top spot with a share of 34 per cent, according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report 2024.
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