Start-up Weekend Uri 2025
From September 13 to 15, 2025, creative minds will gather in Altdorf to refine their start-up ideas – supported by experienced coaches, inspiring Alpine surroundings, and a strong regional network. Organized by the Uri Office of Economic Affairs and partners, the event offers the perfect mix of innovation, community, and quality of life. Apply by June 13!
Greater Zurich ranks #2 globally for inclusion and competitiveness
Greater Zurich has earned an AAA rating and ranks second globally in the 2025 Open for Business City Ratings, which assess cities on economic strength and LGBTQ+ inclusion. The result confirms the region’s position as a leading hub for innovation, talent, and long-term business resilience.
Headsquarter: Greater Zurich’s most exciting mini tech ecosystem
Greater Zurich's tech scene is booming, and Headsquarter is right at the center of it all. This flexible co-working space has become a hotspot for AI and technology companies. CEO Anil Varghese shares the success strategy, explains why international firms choose Headsquarter, and explains how a boutique approach is shaping the future of work.
The big Swiss AI secret: How a small country challenges the tech giants
As global superpowers pour billions into AI, Switzerland takes a different route - decentralized, innovative, and surprisingly effective. Alexander Brunner shows how the Swiss model with its smart strategies and grassroots collaboration can rival even the most powerful tech nations.
Boosting robotics: the Robotics and AI Institute and Marco Hutter
The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) opened its European headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area in early 2024. Headed by Professor Marco Hutter, it plays a key global role in the development of robots.
Greater Zurich’s AI surge: How education, talent and Swissness shape the global AI race
Greater Zurich’s rise as an AI hub is no coincidence. Strong education, skilled talent, and growing investment are shaping the region's AI future. But with global competition heating up, how can Greater Zurich keep its edge – and what role will local talent play? AI expert Daniel Naeff sheds light on Switzerland's role in the global AI race.
Technological innovation as the key to sustainability
The Greater Zurich Area is aligning its investment promotion strategy with sustainability. Four focus areas are at the core: technology-driven solutions, targeted talent development, the region as a test market for green innovation, and strong partnerships.
A Year of Excellence: From Revolut to the Space Exploration
The 2024 year in location marketing surpasses previous years in quality, scale, and excellence. With 91 new company settlements, the results are also slightly quantitatively positive. Key technologies such as AI and cleantech show remarkable growth.
Global market evaluations
Our GZA experts in the US, Europe, and Asia share insights into current trends and location decisions of international companies - from the AI wave in the US to deep tech growth in Europe and the global expansion of Chinese firms.
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- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
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