ETH academic subjects are best in the world
Zurich – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has been ranked first in the world for its Water Resources chair in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Overall, eight ...
Dätwyler expanding production capacities
Altdorf – Dätwyler is expanding its production capacities in the canton of Uri and at other locations worldwide. The industrial group expects to invest up to 130 million Swiss francs in 2021. As a res...
Wefox now valued at 3 billion dollars
Zurich/Berlin - Wefox has closed the world’s largest Series C financing round for an InsurTech firm: the digital insurance company raised a total of 650 million US dollars. Since 2019, the start-up ha...
Therapy against heart disease
Schlieren ZH - Neurimmune AG from the Greater Zurich Area has presented positive preclinical data on a therapeutic approach aimed at treating ATTR deposits in the heart. The human antibody NI006 is sa...
Google expands presence in Zurich with new site
Zurich – The Internet giant Google is expanding its presence in Zurich yet further. From 2023, the company will move into new office space located in the vicinity of Zurich Central Station. This cover...
Momenta tops up investment in Axino
Solothurn - Axino has received additional investment to the tune of 1.5 million Swiss francs from Momenta Ventures. The company supports retailers in their efforts to automate quality management proce...
Emergency Use Authorizations secured for COVID drug
Bellinzona – The COVID-19 drug developed by Humabs Biomed has recently received Emergency Use Authorization both in Europe and the USA. The drug is based on antibodies and prevents 85 percent of sever...
Investor group left impressed by Dimpora
Zurich - Dimpora has raised gross proceeds totaling 2.1 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The ETH spin-off has developed a breathable, non-toxic membrane for waterproof sports clothin...
Second Place for Elbatech in the Prix SVC
Ibach SZ/Steinhausen ZG – Two Greater Zurich Area companies shone at the Prix SVC Central Switzerland. Elbatech AG claimed second place. The railway technology firm specializes in traction current, ra...
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