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.
Klepsydra AI and Frontgrade Gaisler bring AI to space
Volketswil - The software company Klepsydra AI and Frontgrade Gaisler from Gothenburg have announced a collaboration to adapt the microprocessors used in space missions. The initiative is part of a contract awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Why cleantech thrives in the Greater Zurich Area
The Greater Zurich Area is a vibrant hub for the cleantech sector, underpinned by the Swiss people's commitment to sustainability and environmental innovation. The nation's advanced environmental policies, like the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050, draw significant investment in green technologies. Despite its small size, the Greater Zurich Area's focus on precision and high-quality solutions makes it a standout in the cleantech sector.
EraCal Therapeutics grants license to Novo Nordisk
Schlieren/Bagsværd - EraCal Therapeutics has granted the rights to its oral program for controlling appetite and obesity to Danish pharma producer Novo Nordisk. The agreement provides for payments of up to €235 million, plus royalties on sales of a marketed product.
Odne secures fifth investment from the Dental Innovation Alliance
Dübendorf/Raleigh - The North American venture capital firm Dental Innovation Alliance has made a fifth investment in Odne. This will support the market launch of an innovative root canal treatment, which Odne plans to bring to market in the second quarter of 2024.
ETH Zurich conducts research into resilience of pharma supply chains
Zurich - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a navigation system that helps to avoid supply chain bottlenecks for medication. They have shown that supply chains are more resilient depending on how flexibly wholesalers can switch to alternative distribution channels.
DISCO Pharmaceuticals secures seed funding of 20 million euros
Schlieren/Cologne - DISCO Pharmaceuticals has secured seed funding of 20 million euros and officially launched the business. The team has successfully mapped the organization of proteins on the surface of a type of cancer cell for the first time. The pipeline also includes other cancer indications, thereby providing urgently needed new target molecules for cancer therapies.
Supercomputers help to reduce inequality
Zurich/Davos - The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have launched the International Computation and AI Network. The aim of the network of supercomputers working with artificial intelligence (AI) is to implement UN goals and global sustainability.
SBAS artificial intelligence interprets blood test results
Zurich - Zurich-based Smart Blood Analytics Swiss has become the first company to obtain EU-MDR certification for software that uses artificial intelligence to interpret blood test results. This will enable faster and more accurate clinical decisions.
Spiden makes a breakthrough in non-invasive glucose measurements
Pfäffikon - Spiden has made significant progress in the area of non-invasive glucose measurements. The company hopes to develop a wearable device on the basis of its new technical solution. Alongside the scientific success, Spiden has also secured financing of 15 million US dollars.
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