Each year, startup.ch launches the TOP 100 STARTUP AWARD in cooperation with the Handelszeitung and PME Magazine. From over 100.000 young companies, the 100 most innovative and promising Swiss startups are picked by 100 top startup experts. In addition an audience award is given to the startup with the most votes from the general public.
Air pollution now ranks as the second leading risk factor for death, accounting for 8.1 million deaths globally according to HEI’s new State of Global Air 2024 Report. The new report provides a comprehensive analysis of data for air quality and health impacts for countries around the world in 2021. Of the total deaths, noncommunicable diseases account for up to 90% of the disease burden from air pollution, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Berne, Switzerland – June 04, 2024 – Sparrow Analytics SA, a leading Swiss startup specialized in environmental data analytics, collaborates with Swiss Post. Sparrow equippes Swiss Post's postal vehicles with its patent-pending and comprehensive Nodes (Multi Micro Sensors Unit) to collect and aggregate street-level air pollution data, providing crucial air quality information to Swiss citizens right at their doorsteps.
Cities will be challenged by such a major initiative. Indeed, in order to take the right action, appropriate measurements are needed. We at Sparrow are committed to helping municipalities and citizens get this type of legislation right. For more information: info@sparrow.city
Maxim Interbrick, Will attend as a panelist at Episode #17: Emergency responses in smart cities: Driving resilience in the post-pandemic era.
Sparrow Analytics SA is evolving and reaching the next stage. Thanks to all partners, friends and supporters we have been able to reach important milestones in our maturity.