HeiQ technology in coronavirus-proof yarn
London/Schlieren ZH – British company Coats is using textile technology from HeiQ, a startup from the Greater Zurich Area, to develop industrial yarns that protect against viruses. The textile technol...
BOND Mobility acquires Roll2Go platform
Zurich/Uster – BOND Mobility, a Europe-wide shared mobility operator that provides e-bikes, has acquired the shared micromobility platform of Roll2Go, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Te...
2D materials could facilitate smaller transistors
Zurich/Lausanne - ETH and EPFL researchers have identified 13 highly promising candidates from a total of 1,825 2D materials that could allow tiny, high-performance transistors to be built. This could...
Government reserves coronavirus drugs
Schlieren ZH – The Swiss government has signed a reservation contract for a Covid-19 drug developed by Molecular Partners. The University of Zurich spin-off intends to start clinical trials in the fal...
Universities of applied sciences helps start-ups
A strong ecosystem for start-ups has developed in the Greater Zurich Area. Universities of applied sciences, including the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and Zurich University of the Art...
Helsinn opens plant for cancer drugs
Lugano/Biasca TI - Helsinn Advanced Synthesis, the production-focused subsidiary of the pharmaceutical firm Helsinn, has put its largest cancer department to date into operation. This will be used for...
BBC Bircher launches new protection system
Beringen SH - BBC Bircher Smart Access is launching a modular security solution for all types of gates and doors on the market. For this, the company is using a brand-new radio transmission system.
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Sevensense to collaborate with DB
Sevensense Robotics AG from the Greater Zurich Area is one of three start-ups to have been chosen to participate in Deutsche Bahn’s robotics program. Their task to help shape the future of train trave...
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