University doctors explain the process behind healing wounds
Zurich – ETH researchers have helped to further break down the mechanisms involved in wound healing and the formation of scarring. They have revealed the prominent role played by a single signal molecule. This molecule also plays an important part in terms of cancer.
University of Zurich improves contrast agent
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a contrast agent that makes the blood vessels more visible in dead organisms in comparison with previous methods. This could reduce the number of animals needed in experiments.
Skribble raises fresh capital
Zurich - Skribble has raised a seven-figure sum as part of a financing round. Among other companies, both Helvetia and die Mobiliar have invested in the start-up. Skribble has developed a solution for legally binding electronic signatures.
Zurich Airport to buy Synhelion’s green fuel
Zurich/Kloten ZH - The ETH spin-off Synhelion develops technology to manufacture synthetic fuels. It hopes to build a test facility by 2023. The Zurich Airport will buy and use the fuel from the facility.
Elblox offers blockchain platform for green energy
Olten - Elblox has developed a blockchain platform that can be used by electricity consumers to put together their own individual mix of electricity from a range of regional electricity producers. The solution is already in use in Germany, Sweden, and Finland.
Winterthur economic region to be strengthened further
Winterthur – Economic players in Winterthur are joining together within a new cluster initiative for the region. This aims to explicitly strengthen the areas of energy, health, and mechanical engineering. The focus is on digitization.
Scandit secures 80 million US dollars
Zurich - Scandit was able to secure 80 million US dollars in a round of financing. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a software solution that can be used to scan barcodes with a cell phone or drones from any angle.
Innosuisse supporting eHealth program at USI
Lugano – The new eHealth Business training program at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) has received financial backing from Innosuisse. The program above all focuses on the development of business models in the area of digital health. These may help during future pandemics too.
Investors impressed by flight simulator
Schaffhausen - VRM Switzerland is developing a flight simulator based on Virtual Reality. It is aimed at helping soon-to-be helicopter pilots in their training. The start-up has raised a total of 9 million Swiss francs in a financing round.
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