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Piavita attracts investors from Silicon Valley
Zurich – Piavita has secured US$5.5 million in a funding round. The investors include two venture capital firms from Silicon Valley. The medtech startup from the Greater Zurich Area impressed with its measuring device for horse vitals.
Recruitment trends in the Swiss blockchain space
Degree courses in Zurich are among world’s best
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has the best degree course in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The University of Zurich ranked as the best Swiss institution overall.
Nevin Galmarini wins gold on Oxess snowboard
Bubikon ZH – Professional snowboarder Nevin Galmarini won gold in the parallel giant slalom at this year’s Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. He was riding a customized snowboard designed by Oxess from the Greater Zurich Area.
Zurich ranks highly for fintech
Zug – Switzerland offers excellent general conditions for the fintech sector, as a study from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts testifies. In an international comparison of towns and cities on this subject, Zurich and Geneva rank second and third, respectively. Only Singapore is rated higher.
Zurich is top for expat earnings
Zurich – By international comparison, the income of expatriates in Zurich is high. In the ranking of expat earnings compiled by HSBC, Zurich is placed third of the 52 cities.
Sensirion plans further growth through IPO
Stäfa ZH – Sensor manufacturer Sensirion plans to list its share on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The initial public offering (IPO) will support the future growth of the company, which was spun off from the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich some 20 years ago.
ETH software opens door to testing quantum computers
Zurich – An international team led by the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich has taught a computer how to predict the outcomes of quantum experiments. Their software could be used for testing future quantum computers.
Drones to impress audiences at Circus Knie
Schlieren ZH – Circus Knie has incorporated several drones into its new programme. The drones were programmed and built by Verity Studios in the Greater Zurich Area.
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