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3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure in shoe
Zurich/Dübendorf/Lausanne - Swiss researchers have developed a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors. The data generated in this way can be used to print customized insoles. This also helps athletes or patients determine performance and therapy progress.
Verity receives new funding of US$32 million
Zurich - Verity AG has raised US$32 million in its latest funding round. The company operating worldwide can now accelerate the rollout of its autonomous inventory drone system. This solution enables automated inventory checks in warehouses.
DSK Bank from Bulgaria turns to customer bot from Spitch
Zürich/Sofia - The Sofia-based DSK bank is cooperating with Spitch. The firm’s virtual assistant for digital customer contacts has reduced the cost per call and contact by 19 percent, in addition to improving the speed of inquiry responses by up to 80 percent.
Biotech company InSphero partners with VUB
Schlieren/Brussels - The biotechnology company InSphero has entered into a partnership with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). A licensing agreement aims to drive the development and commercialization of an in vitro model to treat the liver disease NASH.
Absci opening innovation center in the Greater Zurich Area
Zug/Vancouver/New York - Absci is establishing an innovation center in the Greater Zurich Area. The existing talent and technology ecosystem in the region should help the US biotech firm to bring new drugs more rapidly to market with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
Zurich is the world’s second-best location for fintechs
Rotkreuz - Zurich has once again been named as the region offering the second-best framework conditions for fintech enterprises around the world. This finding is based on this year’s fintech study carried out by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Following a decline in 2021, the Swiss fintech sector recorded growth of 14 percent again last year.
UZH and Kyoto University agree to deepen ties
Zurich/Kyoto - The University of Zurich and Kyoto University have strengthened their strategic partnership following a joint symposium. This was focused on topics such as data science and Artificial Intelligence, as well as the roles these can play in medical applications. Young researchers were also invited to attend the symposium.
UBS is the new banking partner of Tenity
Zurich - UBS is the new global strategic banking partner of Tenity. The major Swiss bank intends to expand its fintech ecosystem in conjunction with the start-up incubator and accelerator, which until recently was known as F10. With its investment in the Tenity Incubation Fund, UBS Next will promote innovation in the fintech sector.
Innovation Park Zurich gains drone testing arena
Dübendorf - A testing arena for autonomous drones is being set up in hangar 9 on the former grounds of Dübendorf Air Base. Over the long term, a certification site for commercial drones will be established. Three universities are involved in project LINA.
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