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The project investigates how, since the 1960s, a distinct planning culture has emerged along the Swiss German–French language border (Röstigraben), materializing in architecture and urban design, becoming visible and negotiable in social practices, and exhibiting specific characteristics of building…

This study investigates the lived experiences of women school leaders in educational institutions within the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, focusing on how they perceive, navigate, and make sense of their leadership roles.

We develop a new system for condition-based maintenance of train bogies and railway tracks, using existing operational data together with cost-efficient IoT sensors installed onboard in-service trains. By continuously monitoring the condition of both vehicles and infrastructure, the system enables…

International workshop on dynamic stability challenges of the future power grids DynPOWER 2026 regarding research and development in the field of energy system dynamics and control, with a particular focus on the development of low-inertia energy systems.

AirTwin DPP develops an AI-powered digital twin for pneumatic systems in machine tools. It detects and localizes compressed-air leaks in real time and reduces consumption by 5–10%. Via the Asset Administration Shell and Digital Product Passport, it generates standardized, auditable energy and CO₂…

This project addresses unequal access to safe water and sanitation in South Africa by advancing low-tech greywater treatment solutions (LTGS) that are simple, affordable and locally maintainable. Greywater is produced in large volumes at household level and, if treated appropriately, can reduce…

Wildfires have become a rapidly escalating global threat, with major economic, ecological, and social consequences. Single events can cause multi-billion losses, and climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of fire outbreaks through higher temperatures, prolonged dry periods, and…

Development of a new, innovative generation of enthalpy heat exchangers, made possible by a dimensionally stable membrane material. The project aims to achieve higher efficiency, a more compact design, and increased durability for modern ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Many people fail to claim social benefits they are entitled to – often due to language and administrative barriers. Simplify! identifies these hurdles, develops clearer materials together with practice partners, and scientifically evaluates whether they improve access to social benefits.

The ISGAN-SIRFN initiative provides collaborative testing and evaluation capabilities for the international community, supporting the improved design, implementation, and validation of smart grids and their functionalities. A key focus is the reliable integration of clean energy technologies into…

The Lifecycle Compass examines how lifecycle-based financial advice can be translated into an understandable, usable, and scalable digital advisory solution.

Delirium DynamiX harnesses high-resolution USZ ICU data with on-prem LLMs and novel time-series Additive Bayesian Networks. This interpretable modeling of dynamic causal chains enables / earlier delirium detection, / targeted interventions, external validation, / a co-designed dashboard, and / a…

The project EZRA aims to integrate and further optimise all required network equipment of a 5G network into a single compactdevice. Increased data throughput is addressed by hardware acceleration of the most complex components like FFT and LDPCcoder as well as by improvements in the analog signal…

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as one of the most promising candidates for next-generation photovoltaic technology, achieving impressive power conversion efficiencies of more than 26 %. However, their widespread application is hindered by issues related to instability under real-world…

We investigate sustainable nanomaterials using ultra-broadband terahertz (THz) spectroscopy to understand their fundamental properties and enable new functionalities for next-generation THz technologies.

We will develop language technologies for imperfect Swiss German speech. These technologies are crucial to build AI applications for persons with speech disorders, e.g chatbots for children in speech therapy or diagnosis tools for patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Innosuisse project evaluating WindtracX box-wing configurations via a coupled aerodynamic–tether flight mechanics model. ZHAW develops the simulation framework, runs geometry trade-off studies across box-wing arrangements and tether attachment options, and recommends optimal designs for performance,…

NEXTPro develops a 177Lu-based radioligand therapy targeting prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) for prostate cancer patients not responding to PSMA therapies. The project validates the lead candidate NEXTPro-131 through / translational biodistribution, / dosimetry, / efficacy, and / safety…