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.
University centre planned for Chur by 2025
Chur – The canton of Graubünden plans to enhance its competitiveness by opening a university centre. Chur is the proposed site of the new campus, which will attract investment of 125 million Swiss francs if approved.
Empa cultivates complex cell cultures
Dübendorf ZH – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a polymer scaffold for complex cell cultures that could replace animal testing.
Sensirion secures data with blockchain
Stäfa ZH – Temperature sensors from the specialist Sensirion log data with the help of blockchain technology, which safeguards it against manipulation. Startup Modum.io is using Sensirion sensors in the shipment of medication.
Rotterdam hospital places trust in Ascom
Baar ZG – The Erasmus Medical Center has started using the Ascom Healthcare Platform. The Medical Integrated Communications and Information System (MICIS) combines various information streams and connects with Ascom smart devices.
AMZ cleans up at the Formula Student Germany
Zurich – The Academic Motorsports Club Zurich (AMZ) scored a double victory at the Formula Student Germany competition with its electric racing cars. Both the eiger and the autonomous gotthard driverless came out on top against the international competition.
Lymphatic vessels promote the spread of cancer
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have made an unexpected discovery: they came across a new mechanism by which lymphatic vessels promote the spread of cancer. The study is a testament to their successful research project.
Huawei to open R&D centres in Switzerland
Dübendorf ZH – Huawei plans to massively expand its presence in Switzerland. The Chinese technology giant intends to open two research centres in Zurich and Lausanne. It will also strengthen corporate services.
Zurich Airport is third in the world
Zurich – Zurich Airport has scooped third place in the “Handelszeitung” Airport Ranking 2018. In a repeated run of success, Europe’s best airport was beaten only by Singapore and Hong Kong.
Ceva enters blockchain partnership with IBM and Maersk
Baar ZG – Ceva, a logistics services provider, has entered a strategic partnership with IT giant IBM and Danish logistics company Maersk. The goal is to develop a blockchain-based logistics system.
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