Squirro enters partnership with Adnovum
Zurich/Zollikon - Squirro and Adnovum from the canton of Zurich are joining forces to develop the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI). Adnovum plans to use Squirro's technology to improve its digital solutions. The goal is to put clients from diverse industries at the forefront of generative AI.
UZH on the trail of a cause of dementia
Zurich - A team from the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed an innovative cell culture model for nerve cells. This shows that there is a correlation between a misregulated protein and the degeneration of nerve cells in two types of neurodegenerative disease.
Researchers learn the language of the nervous system
Zurich - Zurich-based researchers working with an international team have discovered that neural prostheses communicate more effectively with the brain via natural signals than with the conventionally used time-constant stimulation of the sciatic nerve. These findings could be used to give amputees greater confidence in their prosthesis.
Agroscope gets the green light to start field trial with gene scissors
Zurich - This spring, Agroscope will launch a field trial with spring barley in which genetic scissors will be used to disable a certain gene. The aim here is to demonstrate whether these mutations lead to an increased yield. The Federal Office for the Environment has approved the experiment on Agroscope's protected site subject to certain conditions.
ETH heads up new chip initiative
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is heading up an initiative for the domestic production of chips. The program aims to strengthen Switzerland’s self-sufficiency in the face of competition from the European and US markets.
Solita opens new office in Zurich under its Intellishore brand
Zurich/Copenhagen/Helsinki - Solita, the Finnish data analysis and strategic consulting firm, is opening an office in Zurich under its Danish brand Intellishore. Intellishore specializes in addressing complex data and strategy problems for multinational companies, particularly those operating in the life sciences sector.
Greater Zurich among top business expansion locations in Europe
In times of increased uncertainty, the Greater Zurich Area continues to stand tall as a stable business location: the fDi Report 2024 ranks the Swiss region as one of the leading European destinations for international companies.
Cutiss announces positive one-year data for denovoSkin
Schlieren - Cutiss has published the results of a one-year study on its skin alternative denovoSkin. The data from the Phase 2 clinical trial in adult and adolescent severe burn patients are positive.
Wingman Ventures rebrands to Founderful
Zurich - Wingman Ventures has rebranded and is now called Founderful. The venture capital firm, which focuses on robotics and industrial pre-seed startups, has already raised $85 million for its new Fund II. It is aiming to close $120 million in the next few months.
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