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Medicalholodeck enables AR applications
Zurich - The applications of Medicalholodeck are now also available for the augmented reality (AR) of Magic Leap 2 and Hololens 2 headsets. The technology integrates medical imaging in transparent AR glasses thus enabling parallel communication with patients and colleagues.
Zug is the number one global crypto hub
Zug - CoinDesk has placed Zug in first place in its global Crypto Hubs 2023 rankings, followed by Singapore, London, Seoul, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Criteria include a beneficial regulatory structure, digital infrastructure and quality of life.
ETH remains among the world’s top universities
London/Zurich - Nine Swiss institutions appear in the latest QS rankings of the 500 best global universities. Taking into account population size, this is an excellent result. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has climbed to number 7 in the rankings and remains the best university in continental Europe.
Pharvaris raises 70 million US dollars through sale of shares
Zug - Pharvaris has raised 70 million US dollars after selling a portion of its ordinary shares. The pharmaceutical company is in the clinical phase with two drug candidates for the acute and prophylactic treatment of hereditary angioedema.
Empa developing heat-resistant drones for fire departments
Dübendorf/London - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Imperial College London have been working to expand the range of applications for drones. Together, the research group are developing heat-resistant drones that fire departments can use for reconnaissance purposes during fire situations.
Maximon raises start-up investment volume to 30 million Swiss francs
Zug - Maximon provides capital to build start-ups operating in the field of longevity. With a personal investment of 10 million francs and contributions from other investors, the volume of the Longevity Co-Investment Fund managed by Maximon has been increased to 30 million Swiss francs.
#ChooseEurope: European cities and regions unite to showcase at Collision Conference
Representatives from a variety of cities and regions within the Choose Europe initiative will come together for the first time to exhibit at Collision, a renowned global tech conference taking place from June 26 to 29 in Toronto, Canada. This unprecedented collaboration aims to promote Europe and highlight the advantages of working, living and investing in Europe to a global audience.
Memo Therapeutics launches pivotal trial in the USA
Schlieren - Memo Therapeutics is launching a pivotal Phase II/III clinical trial in the USA with AntiBKV. The drug is designed to prevent viral infections linked to kidney transplants.
Wingtra bringing its drones to Mexico
Zurich/Irapuato - Wingtra will in future be collaborating with the Mexican firm SYSMAP. It is set to offer its surveying drone WingtraOne for its solutions in the fields of security, cadastral, mineral exploration and topographical survey projects.
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