Researcher develops search engine for ‘smart wood’
Dübendorf ZH – Empa researcher Mark Schubert uses the enzyme laccase to modify wood properties. He has developed a search engine based on artificial intelligence to help him identify the suitable variant of laccase.
Start-up ecosystem around Zurich reaches new heights
ETH spin-off aims to achieve carbon breakthrough
Zurich – 9T Labs, a spin-off of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, has developed a 3D printer capable of manufacturing components from carbon fibre composites. Their technology has the potential to drastically reduce manufacturing costs.
dacadoo and Liva Healthcare join forces
Zurich – The Zurich-based health company dacadoo is cooperating with Liva Healthcare from Denmark. The platform of dacadoo focuses on health promotion, while that of Liva Healthcare supports disease management in chronic illnesses. Through this collaboration, the companies are offering a broader service to their payer and provider clients.
Assetmax raises capital
Zurich – Assetmax, a fintech company from the Greater Zurich Area, has successfully concluded its first round of financing. Credit Suisse was among the investors in the company that develops IT platforms for asset managers.
Synergy Health benefits from MedTech cluster
Däniken SO – Synergy Health from the Greater Zurich Area operates plants that clean products such as implants or syringes. As such, the subsidiary of the American firm STERIS benefits from the high density of MedTech producers in the region, says CEO Hans Hartmann.
Acronis revolutionizes data security
Space-saving storage impresses investors
Glattbrugg ZH – Zippsafe has been able to raise 1.1 million Swiss francs in the course of a capital increase. The startup has developed a space-saving storage solution for public spaces. Safe storage is guaranteed by the smart fabric with an integrated alarm system.
Carbon Delta wins major UN contract
Zurich – Carbon Delta will be supporting the UN Finance Initiative to deliver reporting guidance aligned with the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The fintech company from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a fully automated tool for climate scenario analysis called Climate Value-at-Risk.
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