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Zurich/Chengdu - SynSense is integrating its innovative sensors in smart vehicle cockpits for the first time. The neuromorphic chip provider has entered into a partnership with BMW. Together, the two companies intend to explore event-based vision in the area of neuromorphic technology.

Zurich/Winterthur - Versantis has been awarded an Innosuisse grant for a portable device for liver function tests. The biotech firm from the Greater Zurich Area is set to commission the ZHAW School of Engineering to develop a prototype.

Zug - Metacask has launched the first NFT-based marketplace for trading high-value whisky casks. The first auction comprising 11 NFT casks has been carried out via the Casper blockchain.

Schlieren - The biotech company CDR-Life has concluded a series A funding round with 76 million US dollars. This is intended to be used for further development of the antitumor program CDR404.

Zurich/Dübendorf - The Zurich cantonal government has presented three submissions to the cantonal parliament for development of the airfield area in Dübendorf. Around 97.5 million Swiss francs has been proposed for gradual development of the innovation park. Planning credit is being requested for the airfield.

Schlieren ZH - Carmen Walker Späh, a member of the government of the canton of Zurich, opened the Healthtechpark Zurich-Schlieren on April 12. The project was initiated by the location promotion agency of the city of Schlieren. It will offer start-ups and companies the infrastructure they require.

Zurich - Switzerland is one of the world’s leading countries for trading digital assets. According to a survey by PwC Switzerland and Finery Markets, this is due to the quality of execution and liquidity. These aspects have top priority when it comes to deciding on a jurisdiction.

Zurich - According to the latest Swiss Venture Capital Report, investments in Swiss start-ups increased by 44 percent last year. The canton of Zurich attracted the largest share of this investment. The fintech and IT sector lead the way in an industry breakdown.

Zurich - The Criptonite Metaverse Real Estate AMC is the world’s first digital real estate investment product. It was launched by the fintech GenTwo Digital in partnership with both Exclusible and Criptonite. An online party was staged for the market launch.