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AmoTech from Greater Zurich shapes the mobility of the future
The Trapeze Spin-off AMoTech is working intensively on the future of mobility. Their plan to integrate a self-propelled bus into the public transport system together with the Schaffhausen Transport Authority and supported by the Schaffhausen Business Development Agency has caused an international sensation - and will further advance the Greater Zurich Area.
Switzerland: a test bed for drone innovation
Co-developed by the Greater Zurich Area (GZA) and Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), the Virtual Swiss Drone Industry Tour offers a deep dive into the Swiss UAV ecosystem and its many facets, with the goal of outlining how international companies can participate in Switzerland’s technological and regulatory march towards the future.
Fixposition raises 3.35 million francs
Zurich – The Greater Zurich Area start-up Fixposition has raised 3.35 million Swiss francs in a financing round. In addition, Daniel Ammann, co-founder of u-blox, was named chairman of the board. Fixposition specializes in navigation systems.
Zurich expertise for smart cities around the world
Zurich is regarded internationally as a city that sets standards in quality of life as well as being at the forefront of the Smart City movement. This is above all supported by an ecosystem of clever companies, which in conjunction with energy suppliers, transport firms, cities and municipalities works to launch pilot projects.
New cancer therapy to treat lymphoma patients
Bellinzona – At the Oncological Institute of Italian Switzerland, the first lymphoma patients were treated with the new CAR-T-cell therapy. This treatment was successful. The tumor shrunk within the space of a few days. Now, a study will be decisive in determining if this therapy can become a global standard.
Researchers allow chocolate to shine
Zurich - ETH Zurich researchers have developed a method that allows chocolate to shimmer in the colors of the rainbow. This creates an impression that the chocolate is shining. The researchers have now submitted a patent application for their method. They are also planning to set up a company in the near future.
Ticino gets competence center for drones
A technology park with a competence and research center for drones is being built on the Lodrino military airfield. The drone center will be linked to the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich.
Zurich gets ICT campus
The trade association Swico and the promotional association ICT Scouts/Campus are joining forces to open a campus that will promote ICT talent in Zurich. The campus will be inaugurated in January at the University of Zurich.
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