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Ava is once again best startup in Switzerland
Zurich – The most promising startups in Switzerland were recognised at the Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards on Wednesday. The Zurich-based medtech company Ava managed to retain its number one position. In fact, companies from the Greater Zurich Area dominated the ranking in general.
Tresorit secures €11.5 million
Zurich – Tresorit has been able to secure fresh capital of €11.5 million in a funding round. With headquarters in Zurich, the startup offers a cloud encryption service to businesses.
ETH software makes buses smarter
Zurich/Bellach SO – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed software for the bus manufacturer Carrosserie Hess. This will provide major cost and energy savings for hybrid buses. The first pilot bus is already on the road in Zurich.
New discovery could help in fight against multiple sclerosis
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital of Zurich have discovered that B cells, and not just T cells, are also responsible for causing lesions in the brain in multiple sclerosis. Their findings could open up new options for treating the disease.
Postman to demonstrate smart emergency watch
Zurich – The startup SmartWatcher has developed a smart emergency watch that helps elderly people remain independent for longer. As part of a pilot project, Swiss Post will deliver the watch to your home and the postman will explain how it functions.
Tradeplus24 wins Swiss WCM Award
Zurich – Tradeplus24 has won the Swiss WMC Award in the “innovation” category at this year’s Swiss WCM Summit in Zurich. The fintech company from the Greater Zurich Area was recognized for its financing solution for Swiss SMEs.
Grenchen Airport positioned as electric aircraft hub
Grenchen SO – Grenchen Airport is positioning itself as a European hub for electrically powered aircraft by tapping into the region’s universities and strengths in microelectronics and electrical engineering. With an annual competition, it targets pioneers in the field.
Google Switzerland has room to grow
Zurich – Zurich is an important location for Google, says top manager Urs Hölzle. There are plans for a new data center to support cloud services, with Zurich offering the IT giant space to double its workforce within three years.
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