ETH alumnus and Scandit co-founder Christian Floerkemeier reflects on how a research project became a global leader in Vision AI. In this interview, he discusses the future of AI-powered data capture and why on-device processing is key to delivering fast, reliable and privacy-preserving solutions. Article in German.
Swiss start‑ups raised less venture capital in the first half of 2026, but ETH AI spin‑off BLP Digital remained among the largest financing rounds. The results highlight continued investor interest in deep‑tech ventures across AI, hardware, health‑tech, and space‑tech. Read article in German.
Postdoc Felix Linker, from the Information Security Group at ETH Zurich, contributed to the development of a digital protection emblem designed to signal humanitarian status and deter cyberattacks against critical digital infrastructure. The initiative with the International Committee of the Red Cross explores how cryptographically secured emblems could extend legal protection to humanitarian systems in cyberspace, addressing evolving threats against digital services. Article in German.