Insights, news, and stories from the Greater Zurich Area

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.

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Farner assists blockchain companies with their communication
Zurich – Communications agency Farner and the new blockchain centre Trust Square are teaming up. Farner will help blockchain startups achieve greater visibility by supporting them in their communication activities.
Zurich researchers bring innovation to companies
The really good IT experts prefer Zurich
Zurich Airport is Europe’s leading airport
Zurich – Zurich Airport has again been crowned Europe’s leading airport. It received the World Travel Award for its customer-friendliness and consistently high quality of products and services.
Switzerland is a leader in ICOs
Zurich – More capital has been generated globally by Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) so far in 2018 than in any year previously. Switzerland is a world leader in ICOs alongside the USA and Singapore.
Sensile Medical develops new insulin pump
Olten SO – The medtech company Sensile Medical has formed an alliance with Sanofi and Verily to develop a single-use insulin patch pump that can be attached to a patient’s body like a plaster.
MAN expands in Zurich
Zurich – The engine and compressor manufacturer MAN Diesel & Turbo is creating 40 new jobs in Zurich. With additional plans to place a greater focus on environmentally friendly technology, it is working with the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
TopKamera making cameras intelligent
Schaffhausen – TopKamera, a startup from the Greater Zurich Area, is making security cameras intelligent by means of machine learning. In this way, cameras could count customers in shopping centres anonymously or prevent accidents on the roads.

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