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ETH promotes data science research
Zurich – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) has launched an initiative in which researchers active in various disciplines can dedicate themselves to the field of data science. Here, the focus will be on mathematical theories and algorithmic methods.
Loanboox raises 22 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Loanboox raises 22 million Swiss francs in funding round. The FinTech startup from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a money and capital market platform. Loanboox will use the fresh capital to finance further expansion.
Solothurn to get technology transfer center for 3D printing
Bettlach SO – Empa plans to build a new technology transfer center in Bettlach, which will specialize in 3D printing in medtech. This center will help to transfer expertise from science to industry in this sector. It is being financed by both public funds and private companies.
Record venture capital received by startups
Zurich – In 2018, Swiss startups received more venture capital than ever before, raising around 1.2 billion Swiss francs. For the first time, more money was invested in ICT companies than in startups in the life sciences sectors. Startups in the canton of Zurich collected the most.
Switzerland at its best in the patient's service
The AO Foundation has been revolutionizing the approach to treating fractures for 60 years. Based in Davos in Graubünden AO now operates in 124 countries. Its new CEO Christoph Lindenmeyer is committed to the innovative strength of the Greater Zurich Area.
Researchers enable e-signature on the blockchain
Winterthur ZH – Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences have teamed up with Swisscom to develop an app that enables digital signatures to be used on the blockchain. This makes the conclusion of legal agreements possible.
Ticino joins Greater Zurich Area
Zürich - The canton of Ticino has become a member of the Foundation “Greater Zurich Area Standortmarketing”. The southern canton will strengthen the Zurich economic region in particular in hi-tech areas and with several innovation organisations.
Amberg Technologies digitalizes tunnel inspections
Regensdorf ZH – Amberg Technologies AG is working with partners from Germany and Spain to simplify the inspection of tunnel constructions. The partners are developing a multi-sensor system that will provide several sets of measurement data in digital form.
Computers recognise false alarms in intensive care
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have applied machine learning in intensive care units to distinguish between false alarms and those signalling real medical issues. This method should help greatly reduce the number of false alarms.
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