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Rotkreuz ZG – The EU has established an international research network to assist politicians in making decisions in the area of blockchain. The Lucerne School of Information Technology in the Greater Zurich Area is involved in the project.

Pfäffikon SZ – U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing is entering into a partnership with the Oerlikon technology group from the Greater Zurich Area to develop 3D-printed titanium aerospace parts.

Chur – Banking software provider Finnova handed out the first Finnova Technology Award at its Greater Zurich Area office. The winners are two HTW Chur students, who were recognized for their work on fraud detection in online transactions.

Zurich – Pregnolia has successfully closed its seed round at 3.25 million Swiss francs. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is developing a probe that improves care during routine pregnancy consultation.

Zurich – The newly launched startup Blokverse intends to develop a blockchain platform to manage digital education credentials. Blokverse was founded as a spin-off by the software company Netcetera from the Greater Zurich Area.

Zurich – Researchers at the startup company Pharmabiome have developed an artificial gut flora that can be implanted into patients suffering from intestinal disorders. The development could offer an alternative to risky fecal transplants.

Zurich – Zurich Airport has welcomed three new tenants to its service center The Circle. Among them, Microsoft Switzerland will relocate its head office to the new build. The airport also plans to double the passenger capacity in its main terminal.

Zurich - The wefox Group has completed another funding round and the new investors this time include the Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher.

Zizers GR – INTEGRA Biosciences intends to expand its headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area by 150 per cent. To this end, the company will be investing a total of 20 million Swiss francs in the coming years. The staff complement will also be increased.