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UpCircle digitalizing waste for the circular economy
Zurich - UpCircle has launched its AI-powered platform for waste analysis processes. With this, recyclers and garbage handlers can estimate the value of their waste and generate efficiency gains in their processes.
Buildify.earth to invest in sustainable construction start-ups
Rotkreuz - Switzerland Innovation Park Central, private investors and the Cantonal Bank of Zug have joined forces to establish the investment firm buildify.earth. This will make long-term investments in start-ups within the innovation park’s ecosystem that pursue circular and sustainable business models in the construction industry.
Arf wins PAY360 Award in gold
Steinhausen/London - The UK-based Payments Association has named the global liquidity and settlement platform Arf from the Greater Zurich Area as the winner of a gold PAY360 Award in the category of Best Lending Initiative. Arf was recognized for its outstanding role in the area of innovations.
Bruker acquires majority shareholding in MIRO Analytical
Fällanden/Wallisellen - The Bruker Corporation is the new majority shareholder in MIRO Analytical. The start-up supplies its customers operating in the field of atmospheric research and industrial enterprises with multi-gas analyzers to evaluate air pollution and the presence of greenhouse gases.
Aisot launches platform for scalable investing
Zurich - Aisot Technologies has launched a proprietary platform to deliver personalized investment solutions at scale. The AI Insight Platform is based on artificial intelligence and is intended for asset managers and wealth managers.
Infineon acquires 3db Access
Thalwil/Munich - Infineon Technologies has acquired 3db Access AG. The German semiconductor specialist plans to further expand the strategic partnership that the ultra-wideband pioneer maintains with the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
Researchers in Zurich predict how cancer cells will react to drugs
Zurich - A team of Zurich-based researchers is able to predict how a person’s individual cells will respond to particular drugs, using new machine learning techniques. This could make it possible to develop more effective and personalized treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Zurich Airport is the best in Europe for 20th year running
Kloten/Batumi - Zurich Airport has been named the best airport in Europe for the 20th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards in Batumi, Georgia. It retained its top ranking despite facing operational challenges as a result of the recent strong growth in passenger numbers.
Zug Cantonal Bank enables crypto trading
Zug/Zurich - As of October 2, Zug Cantonal Bank has been facilitating the purchase, trading and storage of digital assets for its clients. To this end, the bank is using the B2B platform for FINMA-regulated banking services provided by the Zurich-based crypto bank Sygnum.
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