Araneum and Squirro win in European competition
Zurich – Startups Araneum and Squirro from the Greater Zurich Area are among the winners of a fintech competition run by DXC Technology. The new competition was launched in collaboration with Plug-and-Play in North and Central Europe.
Roadshow for startups in Hong Kong
Schlieren ZH/Zurich – The Venturelab accelerator program is giving ten fintech startups the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong and present themselves to investors. All but one of the selected startups are based in the Greater Zurich Area.
Researchers identify fingerprint of multiple sclerosis
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have identified a cell population that likely plays a key role in multiple sclerosis. This discovery opens up new avenues for monitoring and potentially treating the autoimmune disease.
Scientists print personalized heart valve
Zurich – Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the South African company Strait Access Technologies are using 3D printing to produce artificial heart valves made of silicone. These can be tailored precisely and will one day possibly even grow along with the patient.
Nexxiot receives funding for logistics solution
Zurich – Nexxiot has developed sensors that can be attached to transport objects such as freight wagons. They provide information on the cargo in real time. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has now been awarded funding from the Swiss Technology Fund.
Swissloop captures second place in Hyperloop competition
Los Angeles – The Swissloop transport pod achieved a top speed of 252 kilometers per hour at the Hyperloop Competition finales, putting the team of students from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and other Swiss universities in second place.
Zurich set to become a hub of artificial intelligence
Zurich – The Greater Zurich Area wants to pool its skills in artificial intelligence. Companies and research institutes are planning to create an alliance that will breathe life into concrete projects such as humanoid robots.
HeiQ expands product family
Schlieren ZH – The textiles technology company HeiQ Materials AG is launching new products in its HeiQ Eco Dry range. These technologies ensure that textiles are water-repellent. However, they are now suitable for dry cleaning as well.
InSphero improving drug development
Schlieren ZH – InSphero, a company based in the Greater Zurich Area, has launched the first platform of its kind for the development of drugs to treat certain liver disorders. Up until now, no drug has been available to treat these diseases.
Meet with an expansion expert
Can we put you in touch with a peer company or research institute? Do you need any information regarding your strategic expansion to Switzerland's technology and business center? Give us a call or drop us a line.