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Vor einem Jahr startete die digitalswitzerland challenge mit 18 Digitalisierungsprojekten. Gestern wurde Bilanz gezogen und die nächste Stufe gezündet. Neben zehn neuen Vorhaben wurde auch eine Open Innovation Plattform gestartet.

Following the launch in April, the WingtraOne is now spreading its wings in international in the United States and China. WingtraOne a professional drone that simplifies mapping and surveying by combining the benefits of agile multirotors and high endurance fixed-wing aircrafts.

Die AZ Medien beteiligen sich mit 50 Prozent an der jobchannel AG, Thalwil und erweitern ihr digitales Produkteportfolio. Die 2013 gegründete jobchannel AG fokussiert sich mit 100 Job- und Fachplattformen auf die Rekrutierung von Fachkräften.

InterAx Biotech AG and Peter Kolb a professor at the Philipps-University Marburg have entered a collaboration to fuse the unique biosensor and systems biology platform with the expertise on virtual screening for the development of lead compounds with highly tailored pharmacological properties for an undisclosed target.

The European Fintech Awards recognises the most innovative Fintech companies from all over Europe. A short list of 640 European Fintech companies, including 13 from Switzerland, has been released. The public is invited to vote for their favourite company to push them to the Top 30. Three winners will be determined and awarded at the

Lorenz Meier is recognized as an Honoree of MIT Technology Review’s 2017 Innovators Under 35 List. Meier developed PX4, an open-source autopilot (Pixhawk) for autonomous drone control. PX4 has already been adapted by several companies including Intel, Qualcomm, Sony, and GoPro.

Nach der spektakulären Übernahme des 3D-Geschäfts von Dacuda durch das US-amerikanische „Unicorn“ Magic Leap haben nun vier ehemalige Mitarbeiter um Dacuda-Mitgründer Michael Born die PXL Vision AG gegründet. Das Unternehmen fokussiert sich auf einsatzfertige Lösungen für die schnell wachsenden Computer Vision Märkte.

Fennex AG, a Zurich-based start launched the first augmented hearing app that works with Apple AirPods to provide a personal hearing amplifier. The app in combination with the AirPods, allows for people to communicate audibly without sound barriers.

The Swiss Startup Days will include for the first time a startup night and an award for persons who are shaping the Swiss startup ecosystem. The public voting is now open. On the second day of the event, Johann Schneider Ammann will again deliver a keynote speech.

Game studios can now apply for the Ludicious International Competition and the SGDA Game Award. In addition, Ludicious runs again a competition for students.