Our Industry Partners

How does AI impact how businesses work & employees collaborate? In its corporate partnership with the ETH AI Center, external page EY is assessing the future role of artificial intelligence in LegalTech, Sustainability, and further related topics.

external page Google and the ETH AI Center have partnered to advance AI research and co-host events, blending their expertise to push AI boundaries. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, share knowledge, and stimulate groundbreaking research in AI, marking a significant step towards addressing societal challenges through technological advancements.

external page DFINITY’s external page Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a cutting-edge blockchain technology that facilitates decentralized AI innovation. As a member of the ETH AI Center, DFINITY contributes to advancing AI development with a focus on decentralization, security, and scalability. ICP offers features like hardware-accelerated APIs for AI workloads, GPU-powered AI subnets, and Wasm64 memory extension, enabling developers to build robust AI applications. Its decentralized structure ensures privacy and transparency, making it a key player in the fusion of blockchain and AI within the Ethereum ecosystem.

external page Inditex, the global fashion giant behind brands like Zara and Pull&Bear, leverages AI and data science to optimize operations across its 5,800+ stores in over 200 markets. Through its external page XTEND platform, Inditex integrates advanced technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics to enhance supply chain efficiency, personalize customer experiences, and drive sustainable innovation.

external page Creative Dock (CD) is the largest independent corporate venture builder in Europe & MENA, specialising in fintech, insuretech, e-commerce, retail, and other areas. CD has launched 100+ ventures for large corporate players. Leveraging AI, CD identifies market gaps and crafts digital solutions for large enterprises. We transform ideas into viable businesses.

How can AI make financial transactions easier, safer and more sustainable? In its Corporate Partnership with the ETH AI Center, external page Viseca is assessing the future role of artificial intelligence in Financial Services, Payments, and fraud detection.

How will  AI shape the future of retail? In its corporate partnership with the ETH AI Center, the retail technology company external page Markant is assessing the role of artificial intelligence in Retail, Commerce and Logistics.

external page Coop Rechtsschutz AG is an independent legal protection insurance company that develops and distributes legal protection solutions for private individuals, organizations, trade unions and SMEs. We're looking forward to taking legal tech and NLP applications for the sector to the next level with them.

As part of a new corporate partnership, external page VP Bank and ETH Zurich are working on new ways to make targeted use of artificial intelligence and thus open up new opportunities for clients.

external page Alexander Thamm Schweiz AG is a leading data science and AI consultancy based in Gossau, St. Gallen. The company excels in integrating artificial intelligence to enhance business models across various industries, focusing on predictive analytics, intelligent data analysis, and process optimization. 

external page Julius Bär has partnered with the ETH AI Center to pioneer AI-driven research in finance. This collaboration merges Julius Baer's financial acumen with ETH's AI expertise, aiming to revolutionize banking and investment strategies. The partnership is focused on developing AI tools that enhance decision-making and customer service, marking a significant leap towards futuristic financial solutions.

external page SIX Group, a key player in the financial services sector, has joined the ETH AI Center as an industry partner. Leveraging its expertise in data, AI, and secure banking solutions, SIX supports financial institutions with services such as advanced analytics, regulatory compliance tools, and real-time market data integration. By combining leading-edge AI innovation with decades of financial expertise, SIX is shaping the future of sustainable and efficient banking systems.

external page SWISS, as part of the Lufthansa group, provides a wide range of travel options for both leisure and business travellers. This partnership will enable SWISS to explore the potential impact of AI in the aviation industry, particularly in areas such as operations, predictive maintenance, route optimization, and customer experience enhancement. They are committed to shaping the future of air travel through the application of advanced AI technologies.

external page Dübelstein Consulting AG is our official insurance partner and will offer free and independent insurance advisory services to our spin-offs and startups. Their comprehensive support will include risk assessment, coverage recommendations, and guidance through the entire insurance process. This invaluable service will ensure our innovators have the right protection in place, allowing them to focus on their groundbreaking work with peace of mind.

external page Unique is on a mission to transform sales using AI to deeply analyse customer conversations to deliver real-time insights to help salespeople understand their customers better and close more deals. Together with the ETH AI Center, Unique is now looking into the potential of AI to support sales agents in video-​based calls to better assess customer reactions and intentions.

How will LegalTech shape the future of lawyers? Together with the ETH AI Center external page Wenger Vieli will look further into the topic on how AI can contribute to advance legal advice and make it more accessible for everyone.

external page Kaiko’s data framework for cancer research facilitates hospitals and research institutes with data insights and AI support for medical doctors. The corporate partnership with the ETH AI Center fosters the exploration of new frontiers in Kaiko’s mission to improve patient outcomes through AI driven cancer research.

As a consultancy for data-driven value creation external page D One is partnering with the ETH AI Center to further strengthen their engagement in the field of AI.

external page Lakestar has already invested in many European companies with AI at their core. The new Corporate Partnership with ETH AI Center will allow a stronger interchange of industrialized ideas and emphasize Lakestar's support in the next generation of AI startups.

external page Walden Catalyst is a venture capital firm helping early-stage companies build the next generation of businesses in deep tech. Their team of innovators and entrepreneurs who are passionate about disruption and committed to excellence, gives startups access to a large network of experts eager to help build and scale the companies of the future.

external page Magic Leap is an American technology company that makes the market's most advanced augmented reality gear. Comitted to making augmented reality a useful and powerful tool for businesses of all sorts, the company has won numerous awards for its innovative design, including an iF Gold Award and a Red Dot Design Best of the Best of 2022 Award. Time Magazine featured Magic Leap 2 as one of The Best Inventions of 2022.

external page Lucht Probst Associates (LPA) AG is a financial technology firm specializing in innovative software solutions and advisory for the financial industry. Based in Germany, LPA offers expertise in capital market products, with a focus on interest rate and credit derivatives. Renowned for its digital platforms, LPA supports banks and insurance companies.

external page floatz envisions a world in which every single person feels inspired to create extraordinary things. This fuels their mission to drive the scientific record's evolution. By enhancing the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge, they unlock the potential in each researcher to contribute ground-breaking discoveries.

external page Veezoo is the #1 ChatGPT-like Business Intelligence solution that enables everyone to get trusted insights from their data simply by asking in plain English. Founded in Zurich in 2016, as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Veezoo works with some of the largest companies in the world such as AXA, Baloise, and Valora, to expedite their data democratization strategy and foster a data-driven culture. By combining Generative AI with a Semantic Layer, Veezoo empowers non-technical users to ask questions from data and get insights they can trust.
 

external page QBIT Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Zurich, with an office in Los Angeles. They focus exclusively on investing in Swiss startups. QBIT Capital is pioneering a disruptive approach to capital investment, aiming to identify and nurture emerging business opportunities with substantial long-term potential. Their mission is to drive innovation, support entrepreneurship, and create impactful value through strategic investments and partnerships.

 

external page E. Blum & Co. AG is a premier Swiss intellectual property (IP) firm specializing in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights and licensing agreements. The firm is renowned for its expertise across various technical fields, including biotech, AI, electronics, and programming. Among the firm's attorneys are five certified Innosuisse coaches with extensive experience in fostering startup innovation. In addition to their advisory roles, the firm's attorneys regularly publish scientific papers and speak at relevant conferences. This engagement underscores E. Blum’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive IP support in frontier technologies, such as AI.

external page Founderful and the ETH AI Center have partnered to support early-stage AI start-ups with access to a broad entrepreneurial and venture capital network. This partnership offers connections to experienced founders, investors, and industry experts, providing tailored growth support. Start-ups will also gain insights from the ETH AI Center's leading AI research. The collaboration blends academic innovation with practical business guidance to accelerate AI ventures.