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Stay informed on the Swiss technology landscape. This is your central resource for Deep Tech News, combining key developments from across the ecosystem with original, data-driven analysis from the Deep Tech Nation Foundation. We track and report on significant technological milestones, funding rounds, and research to provide a comprehensive overview for international investors, partners, and researchers.

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  • International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges

    Three Swiss startups have been awarded funding up to €10 million as part of international and European projects aiming to develop a functional test to…

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    • CELLnTEC joined €10M EU-funded NEOLIVER consortium to develop the first autologous bioprinted liver for clinical use from patient-derived organoids.
    • bNovate Technologies secured €4M EU funding for ToDrinQ project to strengthen drinking water systems across Europe using innovative microbiology testing.
    startupticker.ch: International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges

  • Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs

    Joining an accelerator program offers several benefits, including access to industry players and experts, as well as training designed to help companies advance their solutions.…

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    • Swiss startups gain recognition in accelerator programs across healthcare, cleantech, and pet care sectors.
    • Aseptuva's Far-UVC technology for preventing hospital infections will be showcased at the AMR Conference in Basel.
    • CE Transition Incubator selected 22 projects to develop circular economy solutions in built environment, food, and textiles.
    startupticker.ch: Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs

  • €2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery

    Lugano-based InVirtuoLabs aims to halve development time and costs in pharmaceutical research using artificial intelligence and advanced molecular simulations. The startup has now closed its…

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    • InVirtuoLabs raised €2.85M to expand its AI drug discovery platform aimed at halving development time and costs.
    • Its Virtual Lab platform generates and tests billions of molecules to identify drug candidates more effectively than traditional methods.
    • The team combines 50+ years of pharma experience from Pfizer and Novo Nordisk with ML expertise for rare disease treatments.
    startupticker.ch: €2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery

  • Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape

    Businesses and governments alike require robust technology solutions, which Swiss startups have consistently delivered. Across the globe, new partnerships are emerging to integrate a diverse…

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    • Swiss startups expand globally via partnerships in virtual ads, encrypted communications, biometrics, energy management, and carbon capture.
    • TECH5 became Peru's biometric provider, implementing facial recognition for digital identity across government services.
    • Climeworks signed a multi-year carbon removal partnership with TikTok to eliminate over 5,100 tons of CO₂ by 2030.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape

  • Swiss startups shine worldwide

    Multiple Swiss startups across industries such as photonics, energy, and agritech have impressed global juries, securing prestigious prizes and gaining access to international platforms to…

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    • Swiss startups in photonics, energy, and agritech are winning international competitions and gaining investor pitch platforms.
    • Voltiris won a competition to enter Latin American horticulture markets with a greenhouse solar energy system.
    • Four Swiss startups made the SET100 list for energy solutions; Cowa Thermal Solutions ranks in top three globally.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss startups shine worldwide

  • German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer

    Maguar, the German tech investor specializing in B2B software investments in the DACH region, closed a majority investment in Navori Labs, a globally recognized innovator…

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    • Maguar, a German B2B software investor, acquired a majority stake in Navori Labs, a digital signage software company based in Lausanne.
    • Navori Labs operates in 150+ countries across retail, restaurants, corporate communication, and transportation with strong growth history.
    • The investment will fund Navori's expansion through organic growth and acquisitions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
    startupticker.ch: German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer

  • Oculis raises USD 100 million

    Nasdaq-listed biotech company Oculis announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of $20.00 per share, for…

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    • Oculis raised $100M via share offering at $20/share to fund pipeline development, particularly neuroprotective candidate Privosegtor.
    • Privosegtor met primary safety and key secondary endpoints in Phase 2 ACUITY trial as potential first neuroprotective acute optic neuritis treatment.
    • Oculis' pipeline includes OCS-01 for diabetic macular edema, Privosegtor for neuroprotection, and Licaminlimab for dry eye disease.
    startupticker.ch: Oculis raises USD 100 million

  • Swiss startups and scale-ups join the EU AI Champions Initiative

    Business and politics must align to drive innovation, particularly in today's technological era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly dominant. The newly launched €150 billion…

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    • EU AI Champions Initiative launches with €150 billion from 20 investors to establish Europe as a global AI leader within five years.
    • 60 European companies collaborate to streamline AI regulations and accelerate innovation in manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and finance.
    • Switzerland has four startups—Cradle, Ethon AI, GetYourGuide, On—joining the initiative to drive AI-powered industry transformation.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss startups and scale-ups join the EU AI Champions Initiative

  • Nexoya drives European growth with Italian expansion

    As of February 2025, Nexoya is focusing on continued growth and European expansion. Building on its success in Switzerland and Germany, the marketing analytics company…

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    • Nexoya's AI marketing analytics platform boosts campaign performance by up to 72% and reduces costs by up to 30%.
    • Swiss-German company Nexoya expanded to Italy with a Milan office and seven-person team after launching in Switzerland and Germany.
    • Nexoya doubled its Annual Recurring Revenue, serving clients like Swisscom, Generali, and Vodafone across Europe.
    startupticker.ch: Nexoya drives European growth with Italian expansion

  • vVARDIS secures USD 35 million to accelerate global growth

    vVARDIS, a Swiss high growth dental company, and OrbiMed, a leading healthcare investment firm, today announced the closing of a $35 million financing. The capital…

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    • vVARDIS raised $35 million from OrbiMed to expand its drill-free dental treatment for early tooth decay globally.
    • The company treated over 300,000 teeth in 2024 and is now standard curriculum at major universities.
    • vVARDIS technology treats early decay in 5-10 minutes, aligning with market shift toward non-invasive dental care.
    startupticker.ch: vVARDIS secures USD 35 million to accelerate global growth

  • Global investors bolster swiss fintech, insurtech, and deeptech sectors

    Silicon-Valley based MS&AD Ventures and Redstone are extending the partnership bringing in Redstone as a partner across the full venture capital value chain. The Redstone…

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    • MS&AD Ventures and Redstone VC expanded their partnership to cover deal sourcing, portfolio management, and business development.
    • Redstone will invest in fintech, insurtech, and deep tech startups across Europe from its Switzerland base.
    • MS&AD Ventures raised its fund to USD 400 million, strengthening its position as Japan's first corporate VC arm.
    startupticker.ch: Global investors bolster swiss fintech, insurtech, and deeptech sectors

  • Three million to make self-healing software a reality

    LogicStar, building the AI agent for fully autonomous application maintenance, raised a $3m round led by Northzone. The company founded by successful serial entrepreneurs empowers…

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    • LogicStar raised $3M in pre-seed funding led by Northzone to automate software maintenance tasks and free developers for innovation.
    • The platform autonomously reproduces bugs, tests solutions, and proposes fixes using LLMs and classical computer science techniques.
    • Founded by DeepCode.ai creators, LogicStar supports Python with Typescript, Javascript, and Java coming soon.
    startupticker.ch: Three million to make self-healing software a reality