Top AI companies in Zurich

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Technical University of Munich· Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Our university combines top-class facilities for cutting-edge research with unique learning opportunities for 52,000 students. Whether our researchers are investigating the origins of life, matter and the universe or looking for solutions to the major challenges for our society, people lie at the heart of our research and innovation agenda. Our goal is to create lasting value for society through excellence in education and research, the active promotion of next-generation talents and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. All of which combine to make TUM one of Europe’s leading universities. | Imprint: http://www.tum.de/legal-notice
- Grant
- 11.8k employees
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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft· Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ist eine der führenden Organisationen für anwendungsorientierte Forschung: Seit der Gründung 1949 stärken Fraunhofer-Institute die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Wirtschaft und den Innovationsraum in Deutschland und Europa. Mit ganzheitlichen Angeboten für Wirtschaft und Politik liefert Fraunhofer Lösungen für branchenübergreifenden Impact. Darüber hinaus ist die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ein bedeutender Standortfaktor für das Innovationsland Deutschland: Durch die Aktivitäten erhöhen sich Investitionseffekte in der Wirtschaft, erlangen Unternehmen innovationsbasierte Wettbewerbsvorteile, entstehen Arbeitsplätze, Fachkräfte werden qualifiziert und es steigt die gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz moderner Technik.
- Grant
- 3.1k employees
- Founded 1949
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Tecan· Männedorf / Auf Dorf, 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.
- 2.5k employees
- Founded 1980
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Helmholtz Munich· Oberschleißheim, Bavaria, Germany
Wir sind Helmholtz Munich.Wir entwickeln bahnbrechende Lösungen für eine gesündere Gesellschaft in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt. Unsere Welt verändert sich ständig, mit großen Auswirkungen auf unsere Gesundheit. Volkskrankheiten wie Diabetes, Allergien und Lungenerkrankungen nehmen weltweit rasant zu. Gleichzeitig entstehen neue Krankheiten, beispielsweise aufgrund des Klimawandels. Wir entwickeln Lösungen für eine gesündere Zukunft. Unsere Spitzenforschung bildet die Grundlage für medizinische Innovationen. Gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern beschleunigen wir den Transfer unserer Forschung, damit neue Ideen aus den Laboren noch schneller in der Gesellschaft ankommen. Helmholtz Munich zählt mehr als 2.500 Mitarbeitende und hat seinen Sitz in München/Neuherberg. Wir sind Mitglied der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, mit mehr als 43.000 Mitarbeitenden und 18 Forschungszentren die größte Wissenschaftsorganisation in Deutschland. Mehr über Helmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)): www.helmholtz-munich.de
- 1.9k employees
- Founded 1960
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Empa· 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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Bundeswehr University Munich· Neubiberg, Bavaria, Germany
Universität der Bundeswehr München is a federal research university located in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1973 and affiliated to the Ministry of Defence, the university offers academic education to both military officers and civilian students.The university is divided into 7 departments:- Civil Engineering- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology- Computer Science- Aerospace Engineering- Economics- Political Science & Social Sciences- Education Science
- 1.4k employees
- Founded 1973
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European Southern Observatory· Garching, Bavaria, Germany
ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and is supported by 16 member-states along with the host state of Chile and with Australia as a Strategic Partner. ESO's main mission, laid down in the 1962 Convention, is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and astrophysicists, allowing them to conduct front-line science in the best conditions. By building and operating a suite of the world's most powerful ground-based astronomical telescopes enabling important scientific discoveries, ESO offers numerous possibilities for technology spin-off and transfer, together with high technology contract opportunities and is a dramatic showcase for European industry. Whilst the Headquarters (comprising the scientific, technical and administrative centre of the organisation) are located in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO operates, in addition to the Santiago Centre, three unique observing sites in Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor.
- 957 employees
- Founded 1962
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IABG· Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany
IABG was founded in 1961 as a central analysis and testing organisation for the aerospace industry and the Ministry of Defence as part of an initiative by the German government. Today, IABG is a leading European technology and science service provider. We employ about 1,000 highly qualified employees at 16 locations in Germany and the EU. The service spectrum of IABG covers analytical, technical and operational solutions in the following sectors: •Automotive•InfoCom•Mobility, Energy & Environment•Aeronautics•Space•Defence & SecurityIABG was privatised in 1993 and is now managed by its owners. We are independent of commercial affiliation, hardware-neutral and exclusively represent the interests of our customers, who include national and international companies as well as the public sector. For over 50 years we have followed the life cycles of technical systems, in particular the development, qualification and operational phases. In so doing, we make use of the synergies arising from the combination of the various competencies within the company.
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- 933 employees
- Founded 1961
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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.
- 653 employees
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Eawag· 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.
- 564 employees
- Founded 1936

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