Siemens celebrates 125 years in Switzerland
Zurich – Siemens has been operating in Switzerland for the past 125 years and is currently active in around 20 locations. According to Matthias Rebellius, CEO of Siemens Switzerland, these are key for the corporation. Siemens’ global operating company Smart Infrastructure has also been run out of Switzerland since April.
Indonesian fintech to go public on Swiss stock exchange
Zurich – Achiko plans to submit an application for a direct listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Indonesian fintech is a leading provider of payment services requiring neither a credit card nor bank account.
UZH Life Sciences Fund invests in Occlufit
Zurich – Occlufit has received investment from the UZH Life Sciences Fund. The medtech startup is developing a cardiovascular occluder with an adaptable shape.
Zurich is the best airport in Europe
Kloten ZH – Zurich has once again been crowned the best airport in Europe. It has won the World Travel Award through high quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Magazine names ETH transfer as best technology transfer office
Zurich - ETH transfer, the technology transfer office of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), has been named technology transfer office of the year by the magazine “Global University Venturing”. ETH therefore outperformed renowned universities from the English-speaking world.
Nexoya uses Artificial Intelligence to improve marketing
Zurich - Nexoya is developing a platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the efficacy of marketing campaigns. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area has now successfully concluded its first financing round.
ETH researchers break down pathological protein aggregates
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have discovered a mechanism that brain cells use to protect themselves from protein aggregates. These aggregates play a key role in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Blockchain experts launch accelerator program
Zug – An international team of experienced blockchain entrepreneurs has joined forces to launch an accelerator program for blockchain startups. This will operate out of various Propulsion Hubs worldwide. It will be headquartered in the Crypto Valley.
Nexxiot secures funding for sensors
Zurich – Startup Nexxiot from the Greater Zurich Area is developing new sensors for the area of logistics. Goods wagons and tank containers equipped with Nexxiot sensors can deliver data in real time. Funding from DiaMedCare AG will guarantee the long-term production of these devices.
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