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Could Switzerland play host to a European equivalent of Silicon Valley? While London, Berlin and even Paris are typically thought of as Europe’s hubs for start-ups in the technology space, activity in the Swiss cities of Zurich and Lausanne has been accelerating fast in recent years. Big tech and venture capital are taking note, making significant investments in the country.

Zurich/Oxford - Nanoflex Robotics from the Greater Zurich Area and Brainomix, based in Oxford in the UK, are joining forces for the development of remote vascular interventions on stroke patients. To this end, Nanoflex Robotics will receive a sum of 400,000 Swiss francs from Innosuisse, with 400,000 pounds sterling awarded to Brainomix by Innovate UK.

Zurich - Deloitte is the new integration partner for Nexxiot technology. The consulting firm combines its regulatory competencies with Nexxiot’s network comprising sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digitalize supply chain logistics for shipping containers and railcars.

Zurich/Seattle - Amazon Web Services is using a solution developed by the Zurich-based firm Securosys for encryption keys used in conjunction with its applications. The solution is designed to offer secure storage of encryption keys.

Schlieren/Bundoora - Fixposition and Position Partners will now be working together in Australia and New Zealand. Through this link-up, the partners hope to improve the control and positioning of autonomous devices such as field robots.

Zurich/New York - The UN and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are jointly driving the development of technology-based innovations in an attempt to overcome global challenges. ETH Zurich is contributing its expertise in the areas of conflict research and food security to the partnership, among other aspects.

Altdorf - Datwyler IT Infra is joining forces with Drone Harmony from Dübendorf and the Chinese firm DJI. The partners are planning to deploy drones in the aftermath of road accidents in urban areas. The drones will make first aid kits available and deliver real-time images to the emergency services.

Zurich - The Sleepiz device for contactless remote monitoring of a patient’s vital signs has been approved for use as a medical product by the US Food and Drug Administration. This means that the small cube-shaped device, which is placed on a bedside table during the night, can now be prescribed by doctors in the USA as well.

Bonaduz - Hamilton has released an application note for the use of its in-line sensor technology in cultivated meat production. According to the note, these sensors are able to optimize bioprocesses and guarantee the quality and safety of the products.