Start-up for e-helicopter lands at USI
Lugano - The start-up Ierom established by the Italian visionary Felice Vinati has taken up residence at the start-up incubator of USI. Ierom developed the emissions-free F-Helix helicopter with a pilot system that can fly in automated fashion even under reduced visibility conditions. This could, for example, facilitate rescue flights at nighttime.
Cashare launches voucher campaign for SMEs
Hünenberg ZG – The crowdlending provider Cashare is supporting crisis-hit SMEs with a free voucher platform. The aim of the platform is to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis for all companies that fall through the net of the nationwide aid program.
Avaloq acquires stake in Assetmax
Zurich - The two FinTech firms Avaloq and Assetmax are joining forces to develop new solutions for the banking sector. Within the framework of this partnership, Avaloq has also acquired a stake in Assetmax.
Climeworks helps transforming CO2 into high-tech resource
Karlsruhe/Zurich – A new plant at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is set to transform CO2 into solid carbon for high-tech applications. The CO2 is extracted from the air using technology developed by Climeworks, a spin-off from ETH Zurich.
Manulife integrates health index from dacadoo
Zurich – The Canadian financial services provider Manulife offers a digital health solution to its customers. It now wants to integrate the patented health index of the Zurich-based start-up dacadoo in its solution.
Sygnum Bank launches digital Swiss franc
Zurich - Sygnum Bank is launching a digital token pegged to the Swiss franc. The DCHF, as it is known, aims to create a bridge between digital assets and traditional foreign exchange. The token should ultimately ensure that transactions are processed with increased efficiency.
Planted Foods receives grant from Venture Kick
Zürich – The Venture Kick funding initiative is backing Planted Foods to the tune of 150 thousand Swiss francs. The spin-off affiliated with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich manufactures alternatives to meat products using yellow peas. Planted chicken is even used by Gault-Millau chefs.
Nerve formation influences growth of cancer cells
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have discovered a new approach to treating cancer. They have found out that various stem cell types are innervated in distinct ways. Influencing this process of innervation could have the potential to halt cell growth.
Smart Valor brings gold to blockchain
Baar ZG – Physical gold can now be traded as a token via the Smart Valor stock exchange. Smart Valor is the only stock exchange in Europe to offer this possibility. To this end, Smart Valor is seeking to create simple, secure investment opportunities for investors during the coronavirus crisis.
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