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.
Ticketfrog expands as Eventfrog
Olten SO – The startup company Ticketfrog has expanded into a one stop shop for event organizers and renamed itself Eventfrog. A third financing round has secured the investment required for further growth.
Piomic wins investment with wound healing technology
Zurich – Piomic has successfully closed a seed financing round. The medtech company impressed investors with the encouraging first clinical trial results for its technology to treat chronic wounds.
New blockchain centre opens in Zurich
Zurich – A new blockchain centre was inaugurated in Zurich on Friday during a ceremony attended by renowned international experts. Trust Square offers space for startups and researchers working on new applications in blockchain technology.
Schneider Electric works with Stäubli robots
Pfäffikon SZ – The French electrotechnology corporation Schneider Electric and Stäubli, a leading robot manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area, have signed a long-term agreement to integrate a Stäubli robot into Schneider Electric’s portfolio.
ETH’s special bed used in study
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have developed a rocking bed. It is now being used in a study with children suffering from sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder.
Graubünden sets sights on ultra-high-speed broadband
Chur – The canton of Graubünden plans to provide an improved ultra-high-speed broadband service regionwide to support SMEs, tourism and innovation.
Bloomio raises new capital
Zug – Bloomio AG from the Crypto Valley has been able to raise a further 700,000 Swiss francs. The company is developing a platform that aims to bring investors and creators of new ventures together. This investment in the startups is based on tokens.
Chinese drone manufacturer opens European headquarters in Zurich
Zurich – The drone manufacturer EWATT has held the inauguration ceremony of its European headquarters in Zurich. From these offices, the Chinese company will manage investment outside China and coordinate its international research and development activities.
Banking app impresses investors
Zurich – neon Switzerland AG raised 1 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The Swiss fintech company is developing the first mobile banking app in Switzerland that is independent of existing banks.
Meet with an expansion expert
Is Greater Zurich on your expansion radar? We support you on every step of your expansion journey - from location evaluation to fact finding visits.
Our services are free of charge and include:
- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Location evaluation support to find the ideal base for your business
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space
- And much more, customized to meet your needs.