UZH researching innovative cancer therapy
Zurich - Researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH) are in the process of developing new cancer therapeutics. Known as radiotheranostics, these drugs are designed to pinpoint and eliminate tumors at the same time. The SMARTDrugs projects is being backed by the European Innovation Council with almost 4 million euros in funding.
ETH develops new device for taking blood samples
Zurich - A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has developed a safe and cost-effective device that even non-medical personnel can use to take reliable blood measurements. This can be used, for example, to diagnose malaria and takes its inspiration from leeches.
Fitch assigns Switzerland AAA rating
London - Fitch Ratings has classed Switzerland’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating as AAA. The international ratings agency further confirmed a stable outlook for Switzerland.
Start-up Weekend Uri: Kayaking on Lake Lucerne and further development of business ideas
On a visit to the canton of Uri - a dynamic center for business and innovation, nestled in picturesque landscapes and mountains - we meet Evelin Walker and Mario Epp, both project managers at the Office for Economy and Public Transport at the canton of Uri. Our conversation centers on the Start-up Weekend Uri, which will be held again in September. The application phase is currently underway.
LUZI uses circular raw materials to create perfumes
Dietlikon/Bäch - The fragrance house LUZI has put together a collection exclusively created with circular raw materials. All components are contained in a raw material toolbox, called LUZI Circular Toolbox – and have been awarded a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate certification at Gold level.
Ivoclar and SkyCell join forces to avoid dead freight from the USA
Schaan/Zurich/Zug - Ivoclar and SkyCell are optimizing reverse logistics. The dental company now ships its products that have been manufactured in the USA and destined for Europe using the refrigerated medical device air freight containers developed by SkyCell, which would otherwise make the return journey back to Zurich empty.
Settling in Switzerland: Four stories from ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is more than just a prestigious educational institution; it's a vibrant cultural melting pot where over 120 countries are represented.
Oviva is one of the world’s best HealthTech companies
Altendorf/New York - Oviva, a HealthTech company from the canton of Schwyz, has been named in the World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024. This is the first time that Newsweek magazine and the German online platform Statista have compiled a list of the 400 best digital medtech companies in the world from 35 countries.
XFarm integrates companies from Spain and France
Manno/Badajoz/Paris - XFarm Technologies is strengthening its position in agricultural digitization: it is now collaborating with SpaceSense from Paris on spatial artificial intelligence and with Spain’s Greenfield Technologies on soil characterization.
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