Swiss MedTech ecosystem bolstered by strong partners
In the dense network of the Swiss MedTech ecosystem, start-ups with innovative ideas are dependent on the support of more established enterprises. In order to develop products to the stage of market maturity, organizations based in Greater Zurich run various funding programs. These are to the benefit of the industry as a whole.
LEDcity makes lighting intelligent
Zurich – The recently developed lamps from the CleanTech start-up LEDcity are able to communicate with each other. They detect when and where artificial lighting is required. In the future, they will also be able to autonomously order replacements and support security staff.
HeiQ listed on the London Stock Exchange
Schlieren/London – Since Monday, HeiQ has been listed on the London Stock Exchange. The manufacturer of technologies for specialised textiles more than doubled its sales in the first half of 2020. Now, the company is seeking to accelerate its growth with this IPO.
Xlife Sciences raised new capital
Zurich - Xlife Sciences AG has raised a total of 6.02 million Swiss francs as part of a capital increase. This share placement ended up being oversubscribed, which the firm’s CEO regards as confirmation of the business model. The company supports early-stage life sciences projects through the proof-of-concept phase.
VoltWALL wins Boldbrain competition
Lugano TI – The CleanTech firm voltWALL has won first prize at this year’s Boldbrain Startup Challenge. The company developed a modular energy storage system. In addition, voltWALL was also presented with a special prize from Boldbrain sponsor Hemargroup.
Synthara raises capital and secures partnerships
Zug - Synthara has raised fresh capital and brought research partners on board. The start-up develops chips on the basis of Artificial Intelligence. These are designed for sensors that are, for example, used in wearable devices.
Four-legged robot convinces investors
ANYbotics has secured fresh capital totaling 20 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The ETH spin-off is developing a four-legged robot that should be able to autonomously carry out inspections of industrial areas.
German hospital to offer Proteomedix prostate test
Schlieren ZH – The University Hospital Frankfurt is becoming the first laboratory in Germany to offer the Proclarix test for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The test has been developed by Proteomedix, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
Fragmentix sets up subsidiary in Greater Zurich Area
Küssnacht SZ – Austrian IT security company Fragmentix has founded a subsidiary in Küssnacht. Fragmentix Schweiz AG will be focusing on the development and production of storage solutions with a high level of data security.
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