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.
Bootcamp draws startups to Switzerland
Zurich – digitalswitzerland has brought 50 international startups to Switzerland for a five-day bootcamp, where founders are being given the opportunity to find potential customers, partners and investors. Topics include fintech, blockchain and smart cities.
Robot swims without an engine
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have teamed up with colleagues in California to develop a mini-submarine. Made using a 3D printer, it requires no engine, propellant or power supply.
TestingTime to expand across Europe with new funds
Zurich – TestingTime successfully raised 2.8 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The startup has developed an automated service for companies that helps them quickly find test users for new products. TestingTime now plans to expand across Europe.
Equinix expands data centre in Greater Zurich Area
Oberengstringen ZH – IT firm Equinix is investing $51 million to expand its data centre in the Greater Zurich Area. It is regarded as an ideal location as European destinations can be reached in less than 30 milliseconds.
Disney Research celebrates Zurich jubilee
Zurich – Disney has been conducting research and development in Zurich for 10 years. Jubilee celebrations on Friday will see the media corporation showcase the best new film production technologies developed close to the ETH.
Empa approves ball for the 2018 World Cup
Dübendorf ZH – The official ball for the upcoming football World Cup has received approval from the Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa). Telstar 18 faced some criticism, but Empa attributed this to its unconventional appearance.
The Cloud moves to Switzerland
High-tech device facilitates contact-free skin analysis
Winterthur – Researchers at ZHAW School of Engineering have developed a device that can analyze the skin without making any contact. Using an infrared camera, it detects poorly circulated areas that point to disease.
Ava raises $30 million
Zurich – Ava has raised 30 million U.S. dollars in a financing round. The medtech company from the Greater Zurich Area plans to use the funds to research new applications for its tracking bracelet that helps women get pregnant.
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