UZH Life Sciences Fund invests in Occlufit
Zurich – Occlufit has received investment from the UZH Life Sciences Fund. The medtech startup is developing a cardiovascular occluder with an adaptable shape.
Zurich is the best airport in Europe
Kloten ZH – Zurich has once again been crowned the best airport in Europe. It has won the World Travel Award through high quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Magazine names ETH transfer as best technology transfer office
Zurich - ETH transfer, the technology transfer office of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), has been named technology transfer office of the year by the magazine “Global University Venturing”. ETH therefore outperformed renowned universities from the English-speaking world.
Nexoya uses Artificial Intelligence to improve marketing
Zurich - Nexoya is developing a platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the efficacy of marketing campaigns. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area has now successfully concluded its first financing round.
ETH researchers break down pathological protein aggregates
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have discovered a mechanism that brain cells use to protect themselves from protein aggregates. These aggregates play a key role in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Blockchain experts launch accelerator program
Zug – An international team of experienced blockchain entrepreneurs has joined forces to launch an accelerator program for blockchain startups. This will operate out of various Propulsion Hubs worldwide. It will be headquartered in the Crypto Valley.
Nexxiot secures funding for sensors
Zurich – Startup Nexxiot from the Greater Zurich Area is developing new sensors for the area of logistics. Goods wagons and tank containers equipped with Nexxiot sensors can deliver data in real time. Funding from DiaMedCare AG will guarantee the long-term production of these devices.
Material remembers its shape
Zurich – Swiss researchers have developed a new material with magnetic shape memory. Potential areas of application include medicine, aerospace, electronics and robotics.
Interprefy secures new funding
Zurich – Interprefy has been granted a Swiss government-backed loan of 1.15 million Swiss francs from the Technology Fund and secured an additional 1.7 million francs from investors. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area offers a cloud platform for simultaneous interpreting.
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