Blood pressure medication suppresses mortality risk in COVID-19 patients
Lugano – A study has shown that medication commonly and safely prescribed to treat high blood pressure reduces the risk of death in COVID-19 patients by more than 60 percent. Sophisticated biostatistical methods were used to uncover this finding from complex data sets.
Holographically guided spinal surgery
A team from Balgrist University Hospital has carried out the world’s first holographically navigated spinal operation with direct navigation. This was the culmination of a project organized by University Medicine Zurich. Both ETH Zurich and the start-up Incremed also played a major role in the project.
Tight-knit start-up network propelling the Swiss drone industry to the top
A closely linked network of start-ups, established businesses and world-leading research institutes forms the basis of the drone industry in Switzerland. However, the relationships between the start-ups themselves also represent one of the most important factors for success. This allows experience and expertise to be shared around.
Etops acquires Evolute Group
Altendorf SZ/Zurich - Etops has completed a full takeover of Evolute. The two FinTech firms, which are both based in the Greater Zurich Area, now intend to accelerate the construction of an open ecosystem in the area of wealth management.
X-Technology Swiss R&D wins innovation prize
Wollerau SZ – The Swiss Institute for Quality Tests has awarded its innovation prize to X-Technology Swiss R&D AG. The company was honored for its numerous patents in the sporting equipment sector.
Urban Connect expands e-fleet offering
Zurich – Urban Connect has raised 2.5 million Swiss francs in a financing round to step up its activities. Urban Connect is Europe’s first multimodal mobility platform offering companies an ecosystem of low-emission, shared vehicles.
App explains artwork in exhibition
Zurich – The Game Technology Center at ETH Zurich has developed an app that uses augmented reality in museums. Now, this idea has been transformed into a platform that enables museums to create their own AR app. This will make art exhibitions more personal and interactive.
Skribble enabling log in with SwissID
Glattbrugg ZH/Zurich – Electronic signature provider Skribble is now offering online registration via SwissID. A verified identity with SwissID allows for documents to be signed legally and securely paper-free, regardless of time and place.
Nezasa raises additional capital
Zurich – Nezasa has secured €5.1 million in new growth financing, mainly from its existing investors. The funds will enable the successful travel tech startup to handle the high number of enquiries from potential customers and open up new business opportunities.
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