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.
Auxivo launches multitask exoskeleton on the market
Schwerzenbach - Auxivo, based in the canton of Zurich, is launching a new exoskeleton that will support workers in handling loads from floor level to the highest shelf. This solution is designed for use in areas such as logistics, agriculture and construction.
LimmaTech Biologics secures fresh capital of 37 million US dollars
Schlieren - LimmaTech Biologics has raised 37 million US dollars as part of a Series A financing round. This should allow the company to finance the further development of its vaccine pipeline against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.
Schulthess Klinik named as Europe’s best orthopedic hospital
Zurich - Schulthess Klinik has been ranked in fourth place for orthopedic hospitals globally in hospital rankings compiled by Newsweek and Statista. This makes it Europe’s best hospital in this specialist area.
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.
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