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Akina receives Venture Kick grant

Zurich/Schlieren - Venture Kick is supporting Akina in the canton of Zurich with pre-seed capital and expert guidance. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is developing software that gamifies at-home physical therapy. The product launch is planned for 2023.

Octapharma to present developments in hematology portfolio

Lachen - Octapharma is a Gold Supporter of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress for 2022. The manufacturer of human proteins from the Greater Zurich Area will be presenting the latest developments in its hematology and critical care portfolios at the event.

Proteomedix granted patent for Proclarix in the USA

Schlieren - The cancer diagnostics company Proteomedix has been awarded a patent for its prostate cancer test Proclarix in the USA. At present, the test still not available on the US market.

Helbling expanding application areas for ultrasound vibrations

Zurich - Helbling is developing an increasing number of tailored high-frequency vibrations systems featuring piezo actuators for its customers. This emerging technology facilitates a broad range of innovations.

Conference puts the future of manufacturing in the spotlight

Lugano - More than 350 international industry experts convened for the CIRP CMS conference held in Lugano in the southern fringes of the Greater Zurich Area. The future of industrial manufacturing was discussed at the event. The conference was co-organized by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland.

EffRx playing a part in the fight against rare diseases

Freienbach - EffRx Pharmaceuticals is a founding member of the newly formed World Orphan Drug Alliance (WODA). The organization aims to support pharmaceutical and biotech firms in the fields of rare diseases, oncology and highly specialized therapeutics.

Muntagnard showcasing circular economy fashion in the heart of nature

Domat/Ems - The start-up Muntagnard is presenting the world’s first biodegradable showroom in the Viamala Gorge. Here, sustainable garments are being displayed that have been specifically developed in accordance with the requirements of the circular economy

Siemens launches AI-based suite for climate-neutral buildings

Zug - Siemens Smart Infrastructure is launching a smart building suite on the basis of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Building X combines building data from different sources for a range of stakeholders. The aim here is to facilitate the development of autonomous, climate-neutral buildings.

Zurich ranked fourth for the best places to study worldwide

Zurich/London - Zurich has been ranked in fourth place behind London, Munich and Seoul in terms of the world’s most popular university cities. This result is based on the latest QS Best Student Cities Ranking.

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