🥇 ETH Zürich has been ranked the best university in Europe in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025, scoring a perfect 100! 📈 A second university from the #GreaterZurichArea, the University of Zurich, is ranked 36th, showcasing the region's academic excellence. In total, #Switzerland has 7 universities in the top 101. 🎓 This robust academic landscape not only drives research and #innovation but also attracts and produces exceptional #talent. Combined with a collaborative ecosystem, Greater Zurich is an ideal location for forward-thinking companies to thrive and shape the future. 🔍 Want to dive deeper? Learn more about the latest QS ranking here: https://okt.to/YQq1J9. #university #UniversitiyRanking #whySwitzerland
Greater Zurich Area
Außenhandel und internationale Entwicklung
Zurich, ZH 16.321 Follower:innen
Where world-class technology meets Swiss reliability.
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Where world-class technology meets Swiss reliability: As a global leader in innovation and talent attraction and with Switzerland’s business-friendly and stable environment, Greater Zurich as a business location offers international companies real added value for their strategic expansion. Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA) is the official investment promotion agency of the economic region of Zurich, Switzerland. GZA is a reliable Swiss business concierge for companies looking to grow internationally. We act as an intermediary, door opener and facilitator. We guide interested companies through the ecosystem of the Greater Zurich Area and network them with the relevant companies, universities and research institutes, incubators, platforms, associations and authorities. Our services are free of charge.
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https://www.greaterzuricharea.com
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- Branche
- Außenhandel und internationale Entwicklung
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Zurich, ZH
- Art
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1999
- Spezialgebiete
- Investment promotion, Ecosystem introduction, Scale-up support und International corporate support
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Beschäftigte von Greater Zurich Area
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Stefan Birrer
PhD | Engineering Leader | Building Scalable Platforms for Real-Time Video Innovation
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Christopher Bergstresser
Mobile Games, PC & Console Games, Strategic Advisor, M&A, Game Marketing & User Acquisition, Game Analytics, Board Director, Founder, Entrepreneur…
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Sonja Wollkopf Walt
CEO | integrative Führungspersönlichkeit | erfahrene Netzwerkerin an der internationalen und nationalen Schnittstelle von Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft…
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Rolf Bühler
Director Europe at Greater Zurich Area AG
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🚀 Unlock the Future of #AI at the AI+X Summit! Join industry leaders and tech pioneers in Zurich on October 3-4 to explore the latest developments in #ArtificialIntelligence. Hosted by ETH AI Center, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, and the University of Zurich, this summit offers a deep dive into AI's impact across a wide range of industries and use cases. Why attend? 🎤 Gain insights from leading AI experts 💬 Join thought-provoking panel discussions 🛠️ Take part in hands-on workshops 🔍 Explore cutting-edge demos 🎟️ Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the forefront of AI #innovation! Get your ticket now: https://okt.to/8dJOVy. 🔗 Want to learn more about the thriving AI scene in the #GreaterZurichArea? Head over to: https://okt.to/bQgj6R.
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🎉 Welcome to our new Greater Zurich Ambassadors! 🌟 At our 25th-anniversary event, guided by the motto “Don’t be a star, be the galaxy”, we had the honor of welcoming three new Greater Zurich Ambassadors into our community. Each of them a pioneer in their field, they embody the cutting-edge innovation of our region and showcase the #GreaterZurichArea's strengths to the world. 🧬 Dr. Daniela Marino, CEO and co-founder of CUTISS AG, is revolutionizing regenerative #medicine with denovoSkin, a lab-grown skin graft that grows with patients and reduces scarring. Starting from a small piece of healthy skin, denovoSkin can be produced in large quantities, offering a scalable #biotech solution for skin reconstruction. 🚀 Prof. Dr. Oliver Ullrich is a driving force in #space medicine and space biotechnology. As Director of the University of Zurich's Space Hub and President of the Swiss SkyLab Foundation, he spearheads R&D in space missions and space utilization with partners like NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the European Space Agency - ESA. With over two decades of experience and success, his work is key to the Greater Zurich Area’s role in the #NewSpaceEconomy. 🤖 Prof. Dr. Marco Hutter is a leading figure in #robotics. As a professor at ETH Zürich and co-founder of ANYbotics, he led the development of ANYmal, a four-legged robot built for challenging environments. Now, as Senior Director of Research at The AI Institute in Zurich, he continues to drive technological breakthroughs at the intersection of robotics and #AI. 👉 Meet our Ambassadors and learn more about these inspiring pioneers and their work: https://lnkd.in/exSWwDey. Discover key insights and highlights from our anniversary (in German): https://lnkd.in/dQ96CFH3.
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🌟 25 years ago, GZA was founded with a bold vision: to position our region as a beacon for global innovation. Today, we're proud to look back on a quarter of a century filled with incredible growth, reliable and long-lasting partnerships, and a relentless drive to stay at the forefront of technology, business, and sustainability. 🎉 More than 500 guests joined us to mark this special occasion. A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers: Carmen Walker Späh, Reto B., Christine Antlanger-Winter, Martina Kühne, PhD, Gioia Deucher, and Dr. Maria Alejandra Olivares. They highlighted how the Greater Zurich Area can continue to thrive by building alliances to overcome the challenges of the next 25 years, truly embodying the spirit of “Don’t be a star, be the galaxy”. 🤝 The event also marked a key transition: after 25 years with GZA, our CEO Sonja Wollkopf Walt passed the baton to Lukas Huber. Our chairman, Balz Hösly, honored Sonja’s outstanding contributions and interviewed Lukas in a lively discussion on stage. 👋 Oh, and we also welcomed three new Greater Zurich Ambassadors who perfectly embody our region’s pioneering spirit: Marco Hutter, Daniela Marino, and Oliver Ullrich. But more on that soon! 😉 🔍 For more highlights and key takeaways from our 25th-anniversary event, head over to our website (in German): https://lnkd.in/dQ96CFH3. 📸 If you want to relive the celebration or spot yourself in the crowd, check out the photo gallery here: https://lnkd.in/djR7bBza. #GreaterZurichArea #25years #GZAPerspektiven #innovation #technolgy
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🏗️ The University of Zurich has begun the construction of its new education and research center, Forum UZH, at its Wässerwies site. The campus is scheduled to open in mid-2030, offering modern spaces for teaching and #research. 🏫 Offering academic spaces, a library, sports facilities, and a cafeteria, as well as green spaces, the #ForumUZH is set to connect people, science, and society and represent the university’s continuous growth for future generations. 💡 Next to the recent opening of the cooperative campus by Empa and Eawag, this expansion is yet another boost for the #GreaterZurichArea as a global hub for #academia and innovation, further enhancing its attractiveness for top talent and world-class research. 🔍 Read the full story here: https://okt.to/XwCeZS. Want to find out what makes Greater Zurich a hub for #innovation? Click here: https://okt.to/xmCbkL.
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🚄 Swissloop wins multiple awards as Greater Zurich becomes a center for #hyperloop technology! 🏆 Last month, the European Hyperloop Week in Zurich brought together top teams from around the world to showcase the latest hyperloop innovations. Swissloop emerged as a standout, winning the Vacuum Award and the Most Scalable Design Award, along with securing third place in the Complete System Award. 💡 This achievement underscores the #GreaterZurichArea’s growing role in advancing hyperloop #technology. The Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich, where the event took place, now hosts a new hyperloop test facility, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure to drive further breakthroughs. 🔗 Interested? Find out more about the new hyperloop test facility: https://okt.to/kilWv0. Discover what powers our region’s #innovation ecosystem here: https://okt.to/xMoYQp.
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💡 Did you know that the Greater Zurich Area is a global hub for information technology and #ComputerScience? 💻 From cutting-edge #AI research to breakthroughs in cybersecurity, VR, and computer vision, Greater Zurich’s computer science ecosystem is a powerhouse of innovation. With a collaborative environment and world-class expertise, the region attracts top #talent and industry leaders shaping the future of technology. 👇 Curious to see who’s driving this #innovation? Check out our new map below highlighting key players in the ecosystem, including tech giants, software companies, data and cloud service providers, leading universities, and research labs! Download it here: https://lnkd.in/d-_kcAx7. 🔍 Want to dive deeper? Head over to our website to learn more about #InformationTechnology in the #GreaterZurichArea: https://lnkd.in/dmqFwp-z.
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🌟 New campus by Empa and Eawag boosts innovation in Greater Zurich 🏢 The newly expanded co-operate research campus in Dübendorf, led by Empa and Eawag, is officially open. With three new buildings added between 2021 and 2024, the campus is set to enhance cutting-edge #research in the Greater Zurich Area. 💡 What makes this campus unique is that research will not only take place in its state-of-the-art laboratories, but also on and with the buildings themselves. The facility integrates innovations from Empa labs, such as energy-efficient technologies and a geothermal system that recycles waste heat for heating. 📍 As part of the #GreaterZurichArea, this campus highlights the region’s drive for #innovation. Supported by a thriving ecosystem of academia, industry, and startups, Greater Zurich consistently ranks as a top global innovation hub where groundbreaking ideas turn into solutions for a sustainable future. 🔍 Want a closer look? Join the open day on September 14 to explore the new campus firsthand or read the full story here: https://okt.to/DoqVgb. To find out what makes Greater Zurich an innovation hub, click here: https://okt.to/hBD4O8.
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