About the Organisation
Innovation Zurich describes itself as "die Plattform für Vernetzung, Orientierung und Neuigkeiten rund um Innovation" (the platform for networking, orientation and news on innovation). The entry is published by Innovation.zuerich. The text refers to players in the field of innovation in the canton of Zurich and invites visitors to explore them on the Innovation Zurich Map.
Recent News Items
The page lists several recent items:
- Swiss Foundations and the University of Basel studied how Swiss funding foundations work, finding them to be professional.
- AL-S Pharma AG of Schlieren is preparing a Phase 3 study for an active substance to treat ALS.
- A Wallisellen report states that the mobility of the future will still need roads, with autonomous driving shaping it.
- The Canton of Zurich reports practical findings from five AI projects.
- Research on disinformation found that many Swiss people perceive it as a social problem.
- ZHAW strengthens joint research with India during a state visit by Guy Parmelin.
AI Sandbox Results
The Innovation-Sandbox second implementation phase ran from 2024 to 2026, and five AI projects were implemented successfully. The report "Build & Share" summarises the results of this phase, which aimed to empower the AI ecosystem. A news item on the canton's AI sandbox presents practical insights from the same five projects.
Companies and Startups Featured
The entry presents several companies:
- Localfish AG describes a new land-based ecosystem for clean fish production.
- KoinaSoft GmbH says it drives ambitious projects and innovation initiatives together with its customers, including project support and strategy development.
- Menhir Photonics, an ETH spin-off, received the SEF.Growth seal for companies with high growth potential.
- Riverkin founder Jessica Droujko holds the title Female Innovator 2026.
- Alumni Strategy Board AG, registered in 2016, moderates alumni networks and campaigns.
Hubs and Innovation Spaces
Several places are listed. Novu Campus is described as the workplace of the future, opening in June 2025. The Swiss InsurTech Hub is a non-profit organisation promoting innovation and digitalisation in the insurance sector. Impact Hub Zürich AG curates what it calls the largest network of creatives, startup founders and techies in Switzerland. The Standortförderung Zürioberland held its tenth Unternehmer:innen-Gespräch.
Research and Academic Partners
The entries mention the Empa programme for future group leaders, which supports doctoral researchers with a four-year scheme. The ETH Entrepreneur Club marks ten years of the "Thinking Inside the Box" event with InCube 2026. ZHAW and Indian partners are strengthening joint research.
Why Innovation Zurich Connects Players in Innovation
In its own words, the platform aims to bring networking, orientation and news on innovation together. It invites readers to subscribe to its newsletter and to explore the players in the innovation field of the canton of Zurich, organised by categories such as Hubs, Startups, Corporate Inno-Labs, Hochschulen and Support Initiativen.