Fintech start-up Imburse raises $1.7 million
Imburse has raised $1.7 million in a recent financing round. The fintech startup helps large companies easily access the global payments network.
PXL Vision secures digital identities
PXL Vision has developed a safe process for verifying digital identities. It allows bank accounts to be opened and mobile contracts purchased outside office hours.
Sleepiz wins Digital Health Award
Sleepiz has won its latest startup award at a symposium on digital health. The company impressed the jury with its solution for non-contact sleep monitoring.
Hess and ABB set to build electric buses for Brisbane
The Australian city Brisbane is integrating 60 electric buses into its public transport network. Following tender, the buses could be built by Hess from Solothurn in partnership with the Zurich technology group ABB and the Australian company Volgren.
ETH develops software for pilots
Researchers at the ETH Zurich have developed eye-tracking software for use in pilot training. The development arose in collaboration with Swiss International Air Lines, NASA, Lufthansa Aviation Training and the University of Oregon.
Cardiocentro developing device to help combat gas embolisms
Researchers at Cardiocentro Ticino are aiming to develop a device that prevents gas embolisms occurring during heart surgery. To this end, the center has now been awarded a grant of 250,000 Swiss francs by Innosuisse.
Roger Federer teams up with On
Roger Federer has invested in the Zurich-based running shoe manufacturer On. The tennis star’s plan is to support further growth at the company founded in 2010. In Switzerland, On is already the market leader, boasting a share of 45 percent.
GF Piping Systems inaugurates modernized headquarters
GF has invested around 20 million Swiss francs in its modernized headquarters and new customer training center for its largest division GF Piping Systems. The new buildings have now been formally opened at a celebratory inauguration ceremony.
Zurich scores top spot in inclusive prosperity index
Zurich – A new index has ranked Zurich the most prosperous city in the world for its citizens. The city stood out in particular for its high quality of life, work and housing. The Swiss city of Geneva also made it into the Top 10.
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