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Zurich - Sleepiz has developed a contactless sleep monitoring device, which has now been awarded the CE label. This represents confirmation that the product developed by the ETH spin-off complies with the applicable regulations.

Zurich - The ETH spin-off Synhelion and Cemex, a construction materials firm from Mexico, are planning to operate cement factories with solar energy in future. CO2 emissions created during the production process are to be converted into synthetic fuels.

Zurich – A filter membrane developed by ETH researches is highly efficient at filtering radioactively contaminated water. It is to be used by hospitals in future. The membrane might also help prevent over one million liters of radioactively contaminated water leaked from the nuclear accident in Fukushima being dumped in the Pacific Ocean.

At the new LifestyleTech Competence Center in Lugano in the canton of Ticino, companies and universities are collaborating at the interface between lifestyle and technology. In addition to smaller local companies, major international players such as Microsoft and Bally are working on the development of technological solutions for the lifestyle sector of tomorrow.

Zug – The startup smartconext uses an intelligent algorithm to search through data on planning applications and makes this accessible via its platform. A new function will now enable construction companies to find relevant applications more quickly.

Zurich, the economic, financial and technological hub of Switzerland, is blessed with scenic natural beauty and high quality of life. Home to world-class universities, Zurich enables businesses and innovation-driven start-ups access to skilled labour and high technology research capabilities.

Manno TI/Schlieren ZH – Special blinds are being developed by iWin that are able to generate solar energy. In the first instance, the hope is these will be installed in the windows of high-rise buildings. The startup has now won 150,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick, which it will use to prepare for market entry.

Zurich/Basel – On the back of UBS, the Baloise Group is now also investing in Houzy. This has enabled the start-up to successfully close a Series A financing round. Houzy impressed with its technology platform for homeowners.  

Zurich – From the point of view of both course administrators and students alike, the Bachelor of Medicine degree at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has certainly been a worthwhile exercise. From 2021 onwards, this degree course is to become a regular feature of the range of courses offered by ETH.