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Horgen/San Francisco - Navignostics, a spin-off from the University of Zurich, will in future be using the imaging system developed by Standard BioTools from San Francisco to determine personalized cancer therapies. Together, the two partners are seeking to advance imaging mass cytometry.

Wallisellen/Vancouver/Baar - ScanDiags, a specialist in the field of medical imaging, has entered into a partnership with OMNIA Global. The financial services provider will support business development, financing and market development activities.

Zurich - In partnership with Doppelmayr-Garaventa, Mantis Ropeway Technologies is bringing its autonomous chairlift control technology to Canada. The solution is a world first, having only received clearance for use in Switzerland and Austria in the present winter season.

Zurich/Chengdu - Two companies that specialize in neuromorphic computing, SynSense and iniVation, are joining forces. SynSense has acquired 100 per cent of iniVation’s shares.

Zurich - OneTwenty is set to use the funding it has raised in a first financing round for the commercialization of its personalized diabetes management solution. At present, the medtech start-up is seeking additional partners to integrate the solution in insulin pumps, pens and blood glucose sensors.

Dübendorf/Santa Monica - Loft Dynamics, formerly known as VRM Switzerland, has established its North American headquarters in Santa Monica and opened its first virtual reality flight simulator for pilot training in the USA. In addition, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has initiated the purchase of one of these simulators.

Solothurn - QUMEA has raised funding of 9 million Swiss francs as part of an oversubscribed Series A financing round. With this fresh capital, the digital health company is seeking to replicate the success it has enjoyed in Switzerland with its room sensor for the prevention of falls in healthcare settings in other countries.

Wädenswil/Zurich - The new FoodHUB Wädenswil is now open. With this, the Office for Economy of the canton of Zurich, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and the town of Wädenswil are seeking to promote innovations and synergies between the world of science, the food industry and start-ups.

Lugano/Manno - The city of Lugano, Dagorà Lifestyle Innovation Hub and Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino have initiated an innovation booster program for fashion and lifestyle. The project, which is also being supported by Innosuisse, aims to promote innovative business in the region.