https://www.s-ge.com/en en https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ict-2hs-platform-graphene-products 2HS AG has launched the one-graphene platform, where the startup specializing in graphene nanoelectrics offers synthetic single-crystalline CVD graphene films. 111232 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-agriculture-mycosuisse-and-eoc-energy-ocean The Albert Koechlin Foundation has announced the recipients of its environmental award for 2024. This year, the competence center mycosuisse and eoc energy ocean received the honor for contribution to soil improvement through fungi and sustainable conversion of unprofitable wood biomass into valuable vegetable carbon, respectively. 111233 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-tech-symbio-invests-chf-12-million-new-research-facility-corminboeuf Symbio commits CHF 12 million to establish a high-tech hydrogen research center in Corminboeuf, aiming for a 2026 launch. 111189 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/2024-services-opeo-has-officially-launched-its-first-international-subsidiary-lausanne French industrial performance specialist OPEO has celebrated the launch of its first international subsidiary at EPFL’s SwissTech Convention Center. 111181 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-medtech-swibrace-advances-clinical-phase-innovative-3d-printed-wrist-braces Swibrace, in partnership with the Inselspital in Bern, moves its customized wrist braces into clinical phase, enhancing fracture treatment through 3D printing. 111179 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-drones-fotokite-financing-round Fotokite has generated gross proceeds in the amount of 10 million Swiss francs in its latest Series B financing round. With this investment, the company will strive to further internationalize the markets for its aerial reconnaissance system for emergency services. In addition, research and development activities are also to be bolstered. 111174 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-real-estate-rtag-new-headquaters The real estate service provider RTAG is building its new headquarters in Altstätten. The new building is designed to offer an aesthetic focal point in the town in addition to exemplifying environmentally friendly and sustainable construction plans. 111192 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-health-boom-summit The organizers of the BOOM Summit are describing the first edition as a success. In total, 500 experts exchanged their knowledge and expertise at the Basel health conference on April 10 and 11, where they also had the opportunity to find out about innovative digital technologies. The Innovation Showcase was won by the Zurich-based company aiEndoscopic. 111162 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-innovation-carrier-innovation-technology-center Carrier Global Corporation is planning a new innovation and technology centre in Lucerne. This strategic investment consolidates its position as a global pioneer for intelligent climate and energy solutions and emphasises the importance of Switzerland as an innovation leader. 111158 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ict-vantage-swiss-data-center Vantage Data Centers, based in Denver in the USA, is investing a sum of more than 370 million Swiss francs in a second hyperscale data center in Switzerland. Its first data center, Zurich 1, is located in Winterthur, while the second, Zurich 2, is set to commence operations this summer in Glattfelden. 111163 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ranking-qs-world-university-rankings-subjects Only the USA and the UK rank higher than Switzerland in the QS World University Rankings 2024 for subjects listed in the top 10 worldwide. It also leading the category of education in the hospitality industry. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is number one for three subjects. 111175 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-food-circunis-secured-financing Circunis has secured financing to establish an online marketplace that can be used to trade surplus food and by-products. Following in the footsteps of the Migros Pioneer Fund, the Seedling Foundation has now come on board and pledged its support up to 2026. 111141 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-biotech-addex-therapeutics-launches-spin-neurosterix-geneva-usd-63-million Geneva's Addex Therapeutics has teamed up with Perceptive Advisors to launch spin-off Neurosterix, a new player in neurology-focused drug development. 111133 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-aviation-pilatus-improves-ambulance-jet Pilatus Aircraft has further developed and improved its tried and tested PC-24 ambulance jet. The new PC-24 offers a longer range and higher payload. A number of new equipment options are also possible. 111142 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-mobility-electric-cargo-bikes A total of 37 businesses in Central Switzerland have exchanged views on the use of e-cargo bikes during a networking event. The environmentally friendly vehicles were well received across the board. The companies were supported by the Albert Koechlin Foundation during the procurement process. 111152 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-space-desi-project-unveils-groundbreaking-3d-universe-map-epfls-aid EPFL astrophysicists have contributed to creating the most detailed 3D map of the universe, tracing expansion over 11 billion years. 111128 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ranking-worlds-smartest-cities For the fifth year in a row, Zurich has secured top spot in the global IMD Smart City Index. On the basis of numerous criteria, the index measures how smart a population perceives its city to be. In total, 142 cities were evaluated, with Geneva claiming fourth place and Lausanne securing seventh position. 111143 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-innovation-cellulose-based-aerogel A laboratory at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed an ultralight, biodegradable and printable aerogel made from cellulose. This could be used for insulation in microelectronics, to slowly release medication in the body or as an implant. 111130 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20241-medtech-sitem-startup-club-and-csem-forge-strategic-partnership-propel Sitem Startup Club (SSC) has officialized a partnership with CSEM, uniting Bern's medtech ecosystem with engineering excellence for transformative healthcare solutions. 111121 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ai-idiaps-2024-nine-day-ai-super-hackathon-transform-ideas-prototypes From August 20th to 28th, 2024, the Idiap Research Institute in Martigny will become the epicenter of AI innovation. 111117 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-hightech-baumer-inductive-sensor The IF 250 inductive sensor developed by Baumer has been named as Product of the Year by the readers of the trade journal “Computer&Automation”. The sensor specialists developed the ultra-flat sensor for object detection purposes. 111153 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-robotics-innovative-drone Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich have developed an innovative drone for biodiversity identification in forests. It can even weave its way through branches. 111104 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-ai-legartis-and-implenia Legartis and Implenia are aiming to shorten the amount of time spent reviewing comprehensive contracts in the construction industry. Legartis, which specializes in using artificial intelligence (AI) for contract review, and international construction company Implenia are developing an AI module for this purpose. 111097 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-food-brauerei-locher-visitor-center Brauerei Locher has opened its new visitor center, Brauquöll, which will showcase the art of brewing and tradition of Appenzell beers. The company hopes the new center will help its products to find a wider audience. 111098 https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20242-medtech-indivi-cooperation-biogen Indivi and Biogen are cooperating on the development of digital biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease. To this end, the US biotech group is licensing its biomarker platform to Indivi. For its part, the Basel-based medtech company intends to merge Konectom with its dreaMS platform. 111091