First batch for Microsoft Switzerland AI Tech Accelerator revealed

Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, streamline processes and gain valuable insights from data. Startups are contributing to this AI trend by providing robust algorithms and improved data processing capabilities. The Microsoft Switzerland AI Tech Accelerator is giving selected startups the opportunity to accelerate their product development.

Nine startups have been selected to proceed to the inaugural four-week program. After initial kick-off calls to refine the individual AI use cases, the focus of the in-person sessions will be first to take a closer look at each contributing factor – such as data in- and output, different AI Services, responsible AI frameworks, security, DevOps environments, and many more. Subsequently, they will work on the execution, with the support of technical experts and based on the Microsoft technology platform.

“Amid the Generative AI evolution, our goal at Microsoft Switzerland is to ensure every startup can harness the power of AI to create true value for their customers and gain a sustainable competitive edge”, says Andrew Reid, Global Partner Solutions Lead at Microsoft Switzerland. “The innovative use cases of this first cohort are a testament to the Swiss startup ecosystem as a whole – and why tailored support programs are indispensable to meet the startups’ distinctive needs. At the same time, I’m curious to learn from the participants and experience how they derive impact through AI.”

These are the selected companies:  

Domo.health - the startup analyzed billions of physiological and behavioural data points to develop its patented AI-based data platform to collect, process and analyze patient data to enable healthcare workers to detect and predict sudden deteriorations in illness.

Rimon Technology - the ETH Spinoff developed solutions that allow companies to develop their own step-by-step instructions and deliver them to front-line workers via augmented reality glasses and handheld devices.

HeyPatient - developed an open, patient-centred platform with an integrated app to facilitate process automation. The app uses SwissID for a safe login and patient identity verification. So far more than 100k e-appointments were sent to the app and ​​over CHF 3.5 million saved.

HYLL AG - developed a platform for leisure activities enthusiasts to explore and plan personalized recommendations over the HYLL mobile app.

Indagia AG - offers an AI-powered audit platform that analyzes 100% of transactions, enhancing audit efficiency and accuracy significantly.

Logmind - is a big data analytics platform that provides IT operations teams visibility and automated insights into unstructured log data using machine learning and artificial intelligence methods.

Moodtalk - data-driven team development software that makes team development become measurable thanks to real-time data. The startup empowers over 3’000 users in 50 organizations, such as CSS, Axpo, or PDAG. 

QUMEA - developed an advanced and comprehensive system for fall prevention and mobility monitoring in care institutions. The embodied sensor and accompanying software, enable QUMEA to continuously and discretely monitor patient activity and mobility and automatically calls for help.

RTDT Laboratories AG - Real Time Decision Tools, short form for RTDT, is a data-driven solution for structural health monitoring and power performance optimization of wind turbines. The startup combines real-time digital twins of wind turbines with its large proprietary analytical library of physics-based and AI models, fully integrated into its SaaS platform to tackle several cases.

(RAN)
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