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Tecan· Männedorf, Zurich, Switzerland
At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic.We collaborate with our customers in healthcare and the life sciences, from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant. This leads to scalable outcomes that are further reaching and ever more valuable to humankind.
- 2.4k employees
- Founded 1980
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Empa· Dübendorf 1, Dübendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
Empa is the interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology development of the ETH Domain. Its mission: to develop materials and technologies for a sustainable future.Empa’s R&D activities link applications-oriented research to the practical implementation of new ideas in the areas of nanostructured, “smart” materials and surfaces, environmental, energy and sustainable building technologies – Cleantech applications – as well as biotechnology and medical technology.As a result, Empa provides its partners from the industry with customized services and solutions that not only enhance their innovative edge and competitiveness, but also help to improve the quality of life for the public at large. Through an efficient technology transfer Empa is turning research results into marketable innovations. As an institution of the ETH Domain, Empa is committed to excellence in all its activities.
- Grant
- 1.5k employees
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Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL· Birmensdorf ZH, Zurich, Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL provides science-based solutions for forests, landscapes, biodiversity, natural hazards, and snow and ice in a changing world. As a federal research institute and part of the ETH Domain, WSL commits itself to excellence in research and implementation that benefits nature and society.As the leading Swiss research institute for terrestrial environmental systems, WSL performs outstanding research at the national and inter- national levels that benefits the environment and society in Switzerland and beyond. We address global challenges driven by land use change, climate change, biodiversity loss, altered bio- geochemical cycles, and urbanisation, as well as their interactions. WSL is thus in a position to develop science-based solutions for sustainable approaches that serve both the environment and society. We accomplish this together with partners from research, practice and the public, to effectively support environmental decision-making and governance. To train the next generations of decision-makers, we engage in teaching and continuing education in the field of terrestrial environmental science. Through its activities and engagement with society, WSL bridges the science-policy gap and contributes to a future rooted in sustainability.
- 664 employees
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Eawag· Dübendorf 1, Dübendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
Eawag is a world-leading aquatic research institute. Its research, which is driven by the needs of society, provides the basis for innovative approaches and technologies in the water sector. Through close collaboration with experts from industry, government and professional associations, Eawag plays an important bridging role between theory and practice, allowing new scientific insights to be rapidly implemented.
- 570 employees
- Founded 1936
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Molecular Partners· Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland
Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the design and development of DARPin therapeutics, a new class of custom-built drugs for medical challenges other modalities cannot readily address. The Company has programs in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, with oncology as its main focus. Molecular Partners leverages the advantages of DARPins to provide unique solutions to patients through its proprietary programs as well as through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies. Molecular Partners was founded in 2004 and has offices in both Zürich, Switzerland and Concord, MA, USA.
- Post-IPO equity
- 142 employees
- Founded 2004

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TUM Venture Labs· Munich, Bavaria, Germany
TUM Venture Labs are a joint initiative by TUM, the top-ranked technical university in the EU, and UnternehmerTUM, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship centers. We are THE Springboard for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship. Our 12 domain specific Venture Labs support you to turn your deep tech or life science idea into entrepreneurial impact - across the entire early life-cycle from idea generation to seed-capital for business launch.We support start-ups and scientists within these areas with a dedicated Venture Lab:- Additive Manufacturing- Quantum / Semicon- Built Environment- Food / Agro / Biotech - Chem / Biosystems- Healthcare- Robotics / AI- Climate / Circular- Aerospace / Defense- Software / AI - Munich & Heilbronn- Mobility
- 141 employees
- Founded 2020
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HeiQ· Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland
HeiQ is a Swiss deeptech materials innovator founded in 2005 as a spin‐off of ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich). We turn breakthrough science into scalable, market‐ready material technologies, with core strengths in biotech, specialty chemicals, and graphene‐based membranes. Recognized for excellence and impact, HeiQ has twice received the Swiss Technology Award and has been distinguished with the Swiss Environmental (Green Business) Award and the German Sustainability Award. From lab to industrial scale, we co‐create with partners to deliver innovation with validated performance, verified sustainability, Swiss‐quality manufacturing, and differentiating, brand‐ready commercialization claims.Today, we serve more than 300 brands in over 60 countries, combining deep scientific expertise with advanced production capabilities. HeiQ’s 200‐strong team across five continents is dedicated to driving impact and our customers’ success.
- Series unknown
- 112 employees
- Founded 2005
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UZH Department of Finance· Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
The Department of Finance at the University of Zurich (founded in 1968 as Swiss Banking Institute) has a broad expertise in its core areas of Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Financial Intermediation (Banking, Insurance), Quantitative Finance, Real Estate Finance, and Sustainable Finance.We foster interdisciplinary in research and teaching. The department provides a knowledge transfer at the highest level and as such has also designed an executive teaching program that caters to the needs of finance professionals.With 20 professors and more than 130 employees, the Department of Finance is a leading finance group in the German-speaking part of Europe.Impressum: https://www.df.uzh.ch/de/impressum.htmlhttps://www.uzh.ch/de/impressum.html
- 98 employees
- Founded 1968
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Augenarzt· Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Augenarzt is a research company based out of 59 Forstenrieder Allee, Munich, Germany.
- 96 employees
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INFRAS· Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
INFRAS has been doing research and consulting focused on sustainable development since 1976.We aim for sustainable solutions for society, economy and ecology.We are an independent company with offices situated in Zurich and Berne, Switzerland. INFRAS is fully owned by the management and the senior staff. Cross-linked and diverseComplex problems can only be solved by joined-up thinking. Therefore, we cover various areas of expertise.Our 50 competent staff members work on future solutions by contributing their knowledge from the economic, social, engineering as well as the natural sciences. Targeted and pragmaticalWe focus on factual solutions which we elaborate for public administrations, institutions and private companies.We deliver a consolidated basis for pragmatic decision-making regarding current societal, economical and ecological issues. Building bridgesWe understand the political and economical processes of planning and decision-making. This enables us to build bridges between research, politics and the economy.SustainableIn our internal and external work, we think and act in a sustainable way.With our quality management, we are able to continuously improve our performance. Our efforts have been rewarded:- Zurich Prize 2016 for Corporate Health Promotion (Zürcher Preis 2016 für Gesundheitsförderung im Betrieb)- Shortlist Canton of Zurich: Work-Life Balance- Sustainability Award of the Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB-Nachhaltigkeitspreis)- Corporate Social Responsibility Award (CSR Mobilitätspreis)- Certification according to ISO 9001 / 14001- We live and work 'climate-neutrally'.
- 88 employees
- Founded 1976

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