Singapore-based FinTech relying on Jelurida for Blockchain
Lugano – The FinTech firm Wise MPay from Singapore is now working with Jelurida from the Greater Zurich Area. Wise MPay will be relying upon Jelurida’s expertise in matters of Blockchain technology for its digital payment solutions.
Elthera awarded 2.5 million euro grant
Schlieren ZH – Biopharmaceutical company Elthera has been awarded a 2.5 million euro grant from Horizon 2020, the EU’s funding program for research and innovation. Elthera develops antibodies that can be used to treat cancer.
Twitter turns to machine learning expertise from Ticino
Lugano – Twitter has acquired Fabula AI, a spin-off of the University of Lugano, to strengthen its machine learning expertise. Fabula AI’s technology will help the internet giant stop spam and abuse.
Fuel made from sunlight and air
Zurich - Researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully produced CO2-neutral fuel from sunlight and ambient air. A pilot plant is now being used to prove that the concept also functions properly under real conditions. The researchers are expecting to be able to achieve CO2-neutral air travel.
Driverless bus makes the journey to Rhine Falls
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH - The No. 12 driverless bus route in Neuhausen now travels to Rhine Falls. To this end, a new four-wheel drive shuttle bus has been put into operation. The new route also includes the steepest incline ever tackled by a public transport driverless vehicle.
World champions building the car of the future in the Greater Zurich Area
They are world champions and world record holders in the most fast-paced discipline in mechanical engineering: The students from the Academic Motorsports Club Zurich (AMZ) are outpacing the competition with their electric racecars – and drawing the best and the brightest to their team.
Swissloop presents new transport pod
Zurich – Swissloop has presented its new transport pod which will be entered in Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Pod Competition in California. This will be the third pod that students of the association take to the USA.
Siemens celebrates 125 years in Switzerland
Zurich – Siemens has been operating in Switzerland for the past 125 years and is currently active in around 20 locations. According to Matthias Rebellius, CEO of Siemens Switzerland, these are key for the corporation. Siemens’ global operating company Smart Infrastructure has also been run out of Switzerland since April.
Indonesian fintech to go public on Swiss stock exchange
Zurich – Achiko plans to submit an application for a direct listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Indonesian fintech is a leading provider of payment services requiring neither a credit card nor bank account.
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