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.
Space-saving storage impresses investors
Glattbrugg ZH – Zippsafe has been able to raise 1.1 million Swiss francs in the course of a capital increase. The startup has developed a space-saving storage solution for public spaces. Safe storage is guaranteed by the smart fabric with an integrated alarm system.
Carbon Delta wins major UN contract
Zurich – Carbon Delta will be supporting the UN Finance Initiative to deliver reporting guidance aligned with the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The fintech company from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a fully automated tool for climate scenario analysis called Climate Value-at-Risk.
Oerlikon and RUAG deepen cooperation on 3D-printed space components
Pfäffikon SZ/Bern – Industrial group Oerlikon and RUAG Space aim to develop standards for 3D-printed space components with the goal of accelerating these to series production.
Microlino licensed for European streets
Küsnacht ZH – Electric city runabout Microlino has passed the tests for EU homologation. Micro Mobility Systems AG, which is located in the Greater Zurich Area, plans to build the first vehicles in September, with series production set to begin by the end of the year.
Greater Zurich Area explores new opportunities in China
Winterthur – China plans to focus more strongly in the future on innovation. A Swiss business delegation will now travel to China to explore joint opportunities. The trip is being organized by the ZHAW School of Management and Law with the support of the Canton of Zurich.
Datwyler and CTsystems to industrialize polymer transducer
Altdorf – Industrial group Datwyler has entered into a partnership with high-tech startup CTsystems to market and industrialize polymer transducer technology.
B3i – Blockchain insurance industry comes to Zurich
Empa develops matrix for tailor-made asphalt
Dübendorf ZH – Different places and climatic conditions mean that roads require specific types of asphalt. Now, the Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed a matrix that can quickly decipher the ideal mix.
Gerresheimer acquires Sensile Medical
Olten SO – The German packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer has acquired the Swiss medtech company Sensile Medical for a maximum of 350 million euros. There are plans to expand Sensile Medical’s offices in Olten.
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