Researchers reverse prostate cancer therapy resistance
Bellinzona - Researchers at the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) have discovered how to reverse prostate cancer therapy resistance. This advancement came about after the first evidence was obtained of a causal link between accumulation of immune cells and disease progression.
QL partners with Ginkgo Bioworks
Zurich/Boston - QL, an innovative supplier of food technology solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with the US biotechnology firm Ginkgo Bioworks. The cooperation should form the basis for the production of high quality dairy proteins. It is hoped that this can ease the pressure on the dairy industry.
Why Switzerland thinks it can be Europe’s tech start-up capital
Could Switzerland play host to a European equivalent of Silicon Valley? While London, Berlin and even Paris are typically thought of as Europe’s hubs for start-ups in the technology space, activity in the Swiss cities of Zurich and Lausanne has been accelerating fast in recent years. Big tech and venture capital are taking note, making significant investments in the country.
Nanoflex Robotics and Brainomix awarded grant for partnership
Zurich/Oxford - Nanoflex Robotics from the Greater Zurich Area and Brainomix, based in Oxford in the UK, are joining forces for the development of remote vascular interventions on stroke patients. To this end, Nanoflex Robotics will receive a sum of 400,000 Swiss francs from Innosuisse, with 400,000 pounds sterling awarded to Brainomix by Innovate UK.
Deloitte and Nexxiot enter into strategic partnership for logistics
Zurich - Deloitte is the new integration partner for Nexxiot technology. The consulting firm combines its regulatory competencies with Nexxiot’s network comprising sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digitalize supply chain logistics for shipping containers and railcars.
Amazon Web Services integrates Securosys solution
Zurich/Seattle - Amazon Web Services is using a solution developed by the Zurich-based firm Securosys for encryption keys used in conjunction with its applications. The solution is designed to offer secure storage of encryption keys.
Fixposition and Position Partners set to join forces
Schlieren/Bundoora - Fixposition and Position Partners will now be working together in Australia and New Zealand. Through this link-up, the partners hope to improve the control and positioning of autonomous devices such as field robots.
ETH and UN set to jointly tackle global challenges
Zurich/New York - The UN and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are jointly driving the development of technology-based innovations in an attempt to overcome global challenges. ETH Zurich is contributing its expertise in the areas of conflict research and food security to the partnership, among other aspects.
Datwyler IT Infra to deploy drones for accident management services
Altdorf - Datwyler IT Infra is joining forces with Drone Harmony from Dübendorf and the Chinese firm DJI. The partners are planning to deploy drones in the aftermath of road accidents in urban areas. The drones will make first aid kits available and deliver real-time images to the emergency services.
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