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.
PriceHubble wins real estate award
Zurich – PriceHubble has won the Invest category of the international Real Estate Innovation Contest 2018. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area aims to revolutionise the valuation of properties with machine learning.
Omya acquires Galderma-Spirig site
Egerkingen SO – Omya International will be moving its research and development activities to Egerkingen. To this end, the producer of industrial minerals has bought the Galderma-Spirig site. It also intends to acquire the Cosmospheres business unit from Spirig Pharma.
Climeworks removes CO2 from the air
Zurich – Greater Zurich Area startup Climeworks has developed a technology that can filter CO2 from the air. It is then stored underground or reused in other ways. Its technology is currently being tested in three countries and will soon be launched on the market.
Researchers correct genetic mutation
Zurich – A team of researchers from ETH Zurich and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich have succeeding in healing mice suffering from a metabolic disorder caused by a genetic mutation. Their approach could one day be used in humans.
The Circle is on track
Zurich – Eighteen months before its scheduled opening, real estate project The Circle at Zurich Airport is on track reports CEO Stephan Widrig. Around half the area is already leased out and further tenants will be announced soon.
How a Zurich app connects employees around the world
ETH spin-off Beekeeper is making fast-growing history with its app for employees. Founded in 2012, it now employs over 130 people and its app is used in over 130 countries. According to co-founder Cristian Grossman, the Greater Zurich Area is the perfect base for this growth.
GetYourGuide passes million milestone
Zurich – GetYourGuide achieved one million bookings for excursions and activities in August. The spinoff from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is now strengthening operations with a new board member.
RUAG Space helps launch PLATO into outer space
Zurich – The European Space Agency has named OHB SE, a space and technology company, as the industrial principal contractor for its PLATO scientific research mission. RUAG Space of the Greater Zurich Area is also part of the consortium.
Switzerland is fifth for venture capital
Zurich – European startup companies acquired significantly higher amounts of financial capital in the first half of 2018. Financing rounds also surged, with Swiss startups coming fifth in a corresponding ranking published by EY. Companies in the Greater Zurich Area took home the biggest sums of money.
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