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.
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.
City of Zug tests blockchain consultative vote
Zug – The City of Zug, which is at the heart of Crypto Valley, is testing the first blockchain-based consultative vote. Voting without a central server is considered more tamper-proof than other e-voting systems.
Drone transports lab samples across Lake Zurich
Zurich – Swiss Post is again testing the use of drones for transporting laboratory samples. The test is being carried out on behalf of Zentrallabor Zürich using a flight path over Lake Zurich.
Major Chinese bank opens branch in Zurich
Zurich – Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has opened a branch in Zurich, making it the second major Chinese bank after China Construction Bank to establish a presence in the Zurich financial centre.
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