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.
Zurich researchers bring innovation to companies
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.
Inthera Bioscience impresses investors
Wädenswil ZH – Inthera Bioscience AG has secured a total of 9.6 million Swiss francs in its Series A financing. The startup develops novel, first-in-class therapies in oncology.
Leuthard opens international drone congress
Zurich – Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard opened the Drone Innovators Network congress in Zurich on Tuesday, where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the global development of drones. Switzerland will showcase its most innovative drones and technologies.
Capital finds its way securely into the crypto world
The Greater Zurich Area enjoys a leading position in the financial and blockchain sectors. Swiss Crypto Exchange (SCX) wants to take advantage of this potential: its new crypto exchange platform connects banks to the crypto world, creating secure access to digital assets.
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