Sanitas invests in Pregnolia
Schlieren ZH – The health insurance provider Sanitas is supporting a device from the MedTech start-up Pregnolia that is used to detect premature births. It is taking on the costs of the check-up and investing in the company.
FenX impresses with sustainable insulation
Zurich - FenX AG has secured 2.7 million Swiss francs in a funding round. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has developed a technology that can be used to create insulation from industrial waste.
Sensirion acquires IRsweep
Stäfa ZH - Sensirion Holding AG has completed the acquisition of IRsweep. It was already a shareholder in the specialist for optical spectroscopy solutions beforehand. This acquisition should enable the long-term development of cost-effective sensor solutions based on optical measurement principles.
Seervision strengthens market position
Zurich - Seervision is further strengthening its market in Asia. Now the ETH spin-off has entered into a partnership with the Chinese film production company Topcool Media. Its automated camera technology based on artificial intelligence is to be used in large productions.
Empa and Eawag expand campus
Dübendorf ZH – The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) have given the green light to the construction of new buildings on their research campus in Dübendorf. These should be completed in 2024.
Biomarkers for severe cases of COVID-19 discovered
Zurich – Researchers including a team from the University of Zurich have identified the first biomarkers that predict a severe case of COVID-19. This will help to provide the best possible care for affected patients. Furthermore, new research projects on therapies are now possible.
Adjuvant Capital establishes Zurich office
Zurich - Adjuvant Capital has established a European office in Zurich. The American investment firm is supporting new developments in the life sciences sector. Serial entrepreneur Philippe Dro will boost the new Zurich location.
RUAG Space kitting out weather satellites
Zurich - RUAG Space will equip a weather satellite prototype with its energy system. The prototype is being developed by the European Space Agency and OHB Sweden. It is designed to enable short-term weather forecasts in the arctic.
Exeon expanding with new funds
Zurich – Cybersecurity provider Exeon Analytics has secured 4 million Swiss francs from investors. Exeon wants to offer better protection against hacker attacks and data theft to IT infrastructures in the economic area of Europe through its security analytics based on artificial intelligence.
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