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Wetzikon ZH – Veloplus has added two mountain bike models to its range of children’s bikes. The 20-inch FLiZZi MTB is designed for children between the ages of five and eight, while the 24-inch version is for children aged eight and over. The new bikes are presented at Cycle Week in Zurich.
(CONNECT) Veloplus AG is expanding its range of self-developed children's bikes with two mountain bike models. The FLiZZi-MTB 20-inch and the FLiZZi-MTB 24-inch are characterised by a lightweight aluminium frame, child-friendly ergonomics and details such as easy-to-operate gearshifts, Veloplus explains in a press release. The bicycle and bicycle accessories supplier is presenting its two new products for children at Cycle Week in Zurich until May 25.
Like the other children's bikes in the FLiZZi range developed by Veloplus, the new mountain bikes are not simply a scaled-down version of an adult bike, but are specially designed for the anatomy and needs of children. The 20-inch FLiZZi-MTB therefore does not have a suspension fork, for example, as this is “hardly functional for the target group's body weight and makes the bike unnecessarily heavy”, explains Veloplus. The damping is provided by voluminous tires instead. The FLiZZi MTB 24 inch has an 80 millimeter air suspension fork in the front frame for damping. Like all FLiZZi bikes, the new children's mountain bikes are equipped with extra-long saddle rails and a special flip-flop stem to adapt the bike to the child's growth. ce/hs
Veloplus has developed two mountain bikes especially for children. Image: zVg/Veloplus AG
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Zurich – For the first time, researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) can follow live how cellular heterogeneity develops. They discovered that DNA damage and stress also have long-term effects on cellular diversity. This makes tumors more complex, for example, or can reduce the effectiveness of therapies.
(CONNECT) Researchers at UZH have investigated how diversity arises in cell populations. According to a UZH report, this diversity can lead to diseases such as cancer, making tumors more complex and therapies less effective. For this reason, the team wanted to understand more precisely what leads to diversity and whether and how it is expressed across cell generations. To this end, it has developed a method that allows these processes to be followed in detail and in real time under the microscope for the first time.
Using CRISPR-based genome editing, they attached fluorescent labels to two proteins: one to track the DNA duplication process and one to mark acquired DNA damage. “We were able to observe how cancer cells react to various stress factors over several cell generations and how this increases heterogeneity within the cell population,” explains Merula Stout, UZH doctoral student at the Institute of Molecular Mechanisms in Disease and co-first author of the study.
They also investigated the extent of different stress signals in daughter and grandchild cells. As they saw, the observed differences continued in the next cell generation. “DNA damage and stress therefore not only have a short-term effect, but also long-term effects on cellular diversity,” says UZH. The team also found that multiple genome copies promote resistance to therapy.
The aim now is to further expand and automate the method in collaboration with the UZH technology platforms. Because “we are very likely only seeing the proverbial tip of the iceberg at the moment,” says Matthias Altmeyer, head of the study and UZH professor. ce/mm
Researchers at the University of Zurich have now been able to track the emergence of cellular diversity in real time. Symbolic image: Turek/Pexels
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Zurich – To ensure a secure electricity supply in 2050, solar and wind production must be expanded and electricity sourced from abroad must be increased. These are the findings of a report by ETH Zurich and Lausanne, the Universities of Geneva and Bern, WSL and ZHAW.
(CONNECT) Switzerland's energy system is to be decarbonized and nuclear-free by 2050. The report by a research consortium involving researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), the Universities of Bern and Geneva, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) in Birmensdorf ZH and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Winterthur deals with feasibility and costs.
It was created for SWEET (Swiss Energy Research for the Energy Transition), the funding program of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. EDGE is a consortium funded by SWEET and coordinated by the University of Geneva and EPFL.
The key point of the EDGE report is securing electricity demand until 2050. According to the press release, 60 percent of Switzerland's electricity needs must be covered by new renewable energy sources and the capacity of solar power plants must be quadrupled. The capacity of the wind turbines would have to be 80 times greater.
“This strong increase in photovoltaics and wind energy by 2050 is hardly conceivable without effective subsidies,” says Giovanni Sansavini, Professor of Reliability and Risk Engineering at ETH and one of the co-authors of the study.
The researchers also conclude that functioning electricity trading with other countries is crucial for a cost-efficient Swiss electricity supply.
A partial study of the EDGE report models how expensive it could be to achieve the net zero target in the Paris Climate Agreement. The researchers assume that the prices of fossil fuels and the production costs of many goods will rise by 2050 as a result of CO2 taxes and emissions trading. ce/gba
The Juvent wind farm is part of the Swiss Energypark, which is operated by BKW in the Jura and Bernese Jura regions. It has similar characteristics to those that Switzerland aims to achieve by 2050. Image: BKW
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CEO Markus Eicher presents Alnewa AG, a joint venture between ELEX AG and oxytec AG. Alnewa captures the CO2 in flue gas streams (e.g. cement & waste incineration plants), converts it into a usable fuel gas with a groundbreaking process, which can be reused directly on site. This means that fossil fuels can be eliminated and the CO2 footprint drastically reduced. Alnewa is revolutionizing the way we deal with CO2 and helping to achieve ambitious climate targets.
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MUVON Therapeutics is advancing regenerative medicine and breaking taboos in women’s health. CEO and Co-Founder Deana Mohr shares, among other things, how the Zurich-based spin-off turns research into clinical impact – thanks to close collaborations with partners like the University Hospital, ETH, and Wyss Zurich Translational Center.
This Swiss clinical-stage biotechnology company aims to revolutionize the treatment of various diseases based on muscle degeneration and damage by using the body’s own cells. Their first therapeutic focus is the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women (phase II) and men (preclinical).
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We asked Deana Mohr, CEO and Co-Founder of MUVON Therapeutics, what innovation means to her.
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Join us for a dynamic day dedicated to connecting minds and technologies driving the future of electrified and autonomous mobility. Innovation Zurich and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich are teaming up to create a unique discovery and exchange experience.
The Aim
Bridge sectors, spark collaboration, and showcase real innovation in motion.
For Whom
Whether you’re a student, researcher, developer, engineer, project manager, or legal expert specialising in electrification or autonomous systems, this event is for you!
Why Attend?
Morning Session (9:00 – 12:00)
9:00 – 10:00: Doors Open & Welcome
Start your day with coffee and croissants while exploring the learning environment for autonomous driving with Duckietown and Forza ETH.Network with partners and organizations such as SAAM in a relaxed atmosphere.
10:00 – 15:00: Exhibition of Self-Driving and electric Vehicles
Visit the outdoor exhibition on the apron in front of the Event Hangar to explore cutting-edge autonomous and electrified vehicles from companies like FLUX, Designwerk, Kyburz, RAPID AG, and others.
10:00 – 11:40: Guided Tours & Networking
Grab the opportunity to gain exclusive access to IPZ’s otherwise hidden research labs and workshops. Participants can choose two tours from the following options. Please choose your preferences down below.
12:00 – 13:00: Networking Lunch
Meet and connect with participants and exhibitors over lunch.
Afternoon Session (13:00 – 14:45)
13:00 – 13:15: Short Introduction
by Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich
13:15 – 13:45: Enlightening Talk 1
Working title: AI for Product Development (20 min + Q&A)
13:45 – 14:15: Enlightening Talk 2
Working title: AI for Product Development (20 min + Q&A)
14:15: Closing Apéro
After The Main Programme
The Company Network Ground-Based Systems will host its biannual meeting in the Event Hangar from 14:45 to 17:30. This session is exclusive to invited guests. Should you wish to explore opportunities within the network, please contact Markus Müller (Standortförderung Zürich) or Ralph Rosenbauer (Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich) for further details.
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The medicine of tomorrow is being created at the interface between research, business and clinical practice. The targeted use of state-of-the-art technologies allows diagnoses to be made more precisely, treatments to be improved and patient-specific solutions to be implemented efficiently and quickly. In particular, advances in 3D printing technology, high-resolution imaging and materials science are driving the development of innovative, marketable applications in the medical sector.
At this year’s “Technology Briefing”, leading Empa researchers together with experts from industry and the healthcare sector will present pioneering developments that will change the healthcare sector in the long term. Practical examples will be used to show how innovative imaging techniques, biomechanical models and digital technologies can optimize the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. From high-precision, multi-scale imaging to the integration of patient-specific biomechanical models – the projects presented demonstrate how science and industry are working together to set new standards in orthopaedic medicine.
Experience pioneering innovations and find out what opportunities are available for companies, medical technology manufacturers and healthcare providers. You can expect exclusive insights into disruptive technologies that are not only revolutionizing medical practice, but also opening up new market potential and sustainably improving patients’ quality of life.
Program
Event language: German
Moderation: Claudia Gonzalez, Head of Empa Academy
13:30 Arrival
14:00 Welcome
Prof. Dr. Antonia Neels, Head of Department, Center for X-ray Analytics, Empa
14:15 Tracking down the causes of osteoarthritis and low back pain with 4D X-ray videos
Prof. Dr. Ameet Ayangar, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Empa
14:45 Comparison between static and dynamic imaging in radiology – future-oriented developments for preventive medicine
PD Dr. med. Keivan Daneshvar, Head of Musculoskeletal Radiology, DIPR, Insel Gruppe, Bern
15:15 High-resolution 3D imaging for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic applications: Precise insights from microscale to clinical practice (in English)
PD Dr. Annapaola Parrilli, Center for X-ray Analytics, Empa
15:45 Break
16:15 Thin films in medical technology: innovation for implants, diagnostics and surgical precision
Dr. Kerstin Thorwarth, Surface Science & Coating Technologies, Empa
16:45 3D-printed personalized implants: State of the art
Nicolas Bouduban, CEO, Swiss m4m Center
17:15 Wrap-up and conclusion
Prof. Dr. Antonia Neels, Head of Department, Center for X-ray Analytics, Empa
17:30 Apéro & Networking
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The construction industry is facing the challenge of becoming more sustainable and conserving resources. In this talk, Leana Fischer, Jay Péclard and Emanuel Graf look at how image recognition technologies can help promote the reuse of components. The focus is on a proof of concept (PoC) that shows how automated image analysis can unlock potential for the circular economy in the construction industry.
Experience a hands-on experiment that shows how digitalization and sustainability interact in the construction industry.
Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to network and exchange ideas over an aperitif.
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With the Digital Economy Award, we want to motivate and promote companies and organizations that are advancing digital transformation and digitalization in Switzerland. The Digital Economy Award is organized by the ICT trade association swissICT. The Digital Economy Award was created in 2018 through a merger of the Swiss ICT Award and the Swiss Digital Transformation Award. The Digital Economy Awards ceremony will take place on November 13, 2025 at the Hallenstadion in Zurich.
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The BRIDGE Proof of Concept project call is aimed at young researchers who want to translate their research findings into concrete applications. This funding offer provides financial support over a period of twelve months, covering salaries and direct project implementation costs up to a maximum of CHF 130,000 per year. Applicants must have recently completed a university education and be affiliated with a Swiss research institution.
BRIDGE is a joint initiative of Innosuisse and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). This program comprises two funding opportunities aimed at researchers in Switzerland.
Submission deadlines:
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Further information, in particular on the requirements and the application procedure, can be found on the project call page.
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Every year the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award showcases the 100 most-innovative and promising Swiss startups. The TOP 100 Public Voting, which runs in parallel to the expert ranking, is your chance to highlight an excellent Swiss startup. Visit www.startup.ch to vote for your choice of the most impactful startup. All Swiss startups that are listed on startup.ch and incorporated on or after January 1st, 2020 are eligible for your vote. Click the golden logo ‘vote now’ button on the startup’s profile to register your voice. Vote now!
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Switzerland is recognized as one of the most innovative countries in the world. Digitization has gained momentum in Swiss industries, such as the banking sector, which is now almost completely digitized. One sector is still lagging far behind: healthcare.
This issue has been the focus of numerous stakeholders from the public and private sectors for many years. So far, the digital transformation has not succeeded. We are still years behind European countries like Denmark or Estonia, which have fully digital healthcare systems.
A great deal of time and effort has been spent by the various players in the healthcare system to develop the best technologies to support this change. Today, there are many solutions and initiatives around this issue. The electronic patient dossier (EPD) has been developed. Recently, collaborative consortia have created new digital health platforms.
For digital tools to be effective, they are developed and tested with end users to ensure they work as efficiently as possible. If they do not meet the needs, they will not be accepted by the end users. Therefore, a platform/solution for a digital healthcare system should be developed together with the end users, the citizens of Switzerland.
This publication was designed to give the Swiss population the opportunity to express their wishes and concerns regarding the digitization of healthcare. This was done by means of a survey conducted at the end of summer 2022.
This survey can be used to more accurately capture citizens' perspectives on the topic. The willingness of the Swiss population to use a digital healthcare system is clearly evident - provided it offers clear added value such as better user-friendliness, better diagnoses and treatments, and lower healthcare costs.
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Machine translation offers considerable potential for public administration.The Commercial Register of the Canton of Schwyz and the Integration Unit of the Canton of Zurich implemented two case studies within the scope of the «Innovation Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence».
As the analysis of these case studies conducted by the «Innovation Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence» has shown, has shown, human translators remain indispensable for translation of official documents. However, training translation models specifically for public administration and integrating public administration terminology into existing solutions can offer clear added value. Specialised Swiss providers of machine translation can increase the quality of translations and improve data security. Use of specific models for public administration that can be adapted to the needs of individual public offices or units is a promising approach in the long term.
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In January 2021, we predicted a pivotal year for European Deep Tech. Was it?
In our 2021 report, we highlighted the huge potential for Deep Tech in Europe. Indeed, European Deep Tech had its best year with over $22B in funding, and billion dollar exits.
Since then we also saw huge breakthroughs in key segments like quantum computing (with the first 100+ qubit processor and near error-free quantum computing in silicon-based devices being proven), nuclear fusion (almost tripling the record for the amount of energy produced), space tech (Starlink providing internet coverage to Ukraine, James Webb Space Telescope, new missions to the moon), generative AI (Dall-E moving to commercial uses, Stable Diffusion text to image generative AI launch, ChatGPT reaching 1M users in 5 days) and much more.
We are still only scratching the surface
In 2021, we also pointed out the still largely unlocked potential in Europeʼs leading academic institutions and the need for closer collaboration between the different actors in the ecosystem to support Europeʼs most promising Deep Tech startups.
A number of key questions which remain open form the centre of this year report:
- How is Deep Tech evolving? What is the state of European Deep Tech?
- Which are the emerging areas in Deep Tech?
- How can we accelerate European Deep Tech further?
- Can we unlock the potential in academia & scientific research?
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