ETH receives up to 40 million Swiss francs from UBS
Zurich - UBS, a major bank based in Switzerland, will be supporting the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) with up to 40 million Swiss francs over the next ten years. The funds will be used to support innovation and entrepreneurialism as well as STEM subjects and a new building on the university’s Hönggerberg campus.
African startup integrates relario payment solution
Baar/Kigali - Augmented Future is integrating a payment solution created by the fintech relario in the Greater Zurich Area. The startup company from Rwanda develops digital games to support learning. Thanks to relario, users will now be able to pay for Augmented Future products without a credit card.
Conda.ch offers share register solution from Aequitec
Zurich/Baar - Conda.ch, an online crowd funding platform, is now offering its client base the automated functions of Aequitec’s share register. The digital register allows Conda issuers to manage their new shareholders in an automated and legally compliant manner.
PeakData raises 12 million Swiss francs
Zug - PeakData has raised a total of 12 million Swiss francs as part of a Series A financing round. Over the next five years, the company intends to expand its AI-based platform for the placement of medical and pharmaceutical specialists worldwide.
Universities of Zurich and Liechtenstein to begin module exchange
Zurich/Vaduz - The University of Zurich and University of Liechtenstein are to implement their agreement on a cooperation in the field of law from the forthcoming winter semester. The exchange of modules is an important step on the way to the planned joint Master’s program.
AI helps fintech Yokoy to leading position
The fintech company Yokoy revolutionizes spend management from Zurich. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the management of expenses or supplier invoices. Co-founder Melanie Gabriel believes that Greater Zurich as a business location has been a key factor in the company’s success.
Zippsafe partner to support US expansion plans
Glattbrugg/Austin - Zippsafe from the Greater Zurich Area has agreed a partnership with Unorthodox Ventures, an investment firm based in the US state of Texas. Unorthodox Ventures will offer financial and technical support to the space-saving locker company as it seeks to secure growth in the USA.
Mirai Foods bringing cultivated beef to Singapore
Wädenswil/Singapore - Mirai Foods has entered into a strategic partnership with the Singapore-based Shiok Meats. The partners are set to develop the production of in vitro beef in Singapore, while also seeking to accelerate the regulatory approval process.
Hamilton launches optimised sensors
Bonaduz - Hamilton Bonaduz AG has further developed two of its sensors for the optical measurement of dissolved oxygen. VisiFerm, for biopharmaceutical applications, has been given completely new electronics, which are also used in VisiTrace for quality assurance in breweries.
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