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Swiss Deep Tech News & Analysis
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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InSphero acquires PhenoVista to expand US presence
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DePoly's new plant sparks high demand
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Neurosoft Bioelectronics Closes $7.5M Oversubscribed Seed Round
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Fruitful AI closes strategic investment round
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Market momentum for thriving Kitro
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New MiFID license opens European Market to Taurus
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DTN Highlights
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026: Switzerland Leads the Technologies Reshaping the Global EconomyThe technologies now driving the global economy, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics, are built patiently, over decades of investment and scientific groundwork. So are…
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Read more: Swiss Venture Capital Matures: Returns, Exits, and a Sharper Investor LayerSwiss venture capital recorded its first annual rebound since 2022 last year, with CHF 2.95 billion invested and a record CHF 1.116 billion flowing into…
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Read more: Bridging the tough middle: Key takeaways from the Deep-Tech x Space SummitESA chose ESDI at Park Innovaare for its first dedicated Deep-Tech × Space Summit on 13 May 2026. Deep Tech Nation Switzerland CEO Joanne Sieber…
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Read more: SICTIC: A Matter of ScaleIn Parts 1 and 2 of our series, we followed Thomas Dübendorfer from a student fund at ETH Zurich to SICTIC, Switzerland’s largest angel investor…
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Read more: SICTIC: Backed to the FutureThomas Dübendorfer doesn’t invest like a portfolio manager optimizing for returns. He invests like a scout who found someone worth running alongside – and then…
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Read more: SICTIC: At Face ValueThe Very First Cheque When you ask investors at what point in their careers they wrote their first cheque, most will probably tell you a…
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Read more: “Kick Ass Globally”: Inside Project Switzerland’s First Community GatheringOn April 30, 2026, the country’s most accomplished tech founders and the ten Scale-ups selected for the inaugural Project Switzerland cohort sat down together for…
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Read more: AI in Switzerland: Stanford Data Confirms World Leading Talent DensityThe Stanford AI Index Report 2026, released in April 2026, ranks Switzerland first in the world for AI researchers and inventors per capita, with 110.5…
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Read more: Swiss-Built Precision Powers NASA’s Return to the MoonOn April 1, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission launched four astronauts toward the Moon, marking the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.…
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A further USD 25 million for Corintis
Following the closing of a 24M USD Series A earlier this year, Corintis has secured additional $25M Series A1 funding round led by Applied Digital.…
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startupticker.ch: A further USD 25 million for Corintis- Corintis raised $25M Series A1 led by Applied Digital, bringing total funding to $58M for scaling chip-cooling manufacturing.
- Corintis's microfluidic direct-to-chip cooling achieves 3x lower temps than standard solutions, validated by Microsoft.
- Liquid cooling is essential for ultra-high-density GPU data centers as AI workloads exceed traditional infrastructure limits.
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SwissHealth Ventures doubles fund volume to CHF 100 million
SwissHealth Ventures, the digital health investment arm of health insurer CSS, is set to continue backing high-growth start-ups in the healthcare sector over the coming…
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startupticker.ch: SwissHealth Ventures doubles fund volume to CHF 100 million- SwissHealth Ventures doubled its digital health fund to CHF 100 million for twelve new start-up investments.
- The fund's twelve portfolio companies created over 3,200 jobs and serve 330,000+ CSS members.
- SwissHealth Ventures invests in growth-stage digital health companies improving healthcare efficiency or member benefits.
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New Swiss Startup Radar: Uncovering the growth of Swiss start-ups
The Swiss start-up ecosystem is performing better in terms of growth than is often claimed, as the new Swiss Startup Radar shows in a data-based…
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startupticker.ch: New Swiss Startup Radar: Uncovering the growth of Swiss start-ups- Switzerland has 350 scale-ups (10.5% of startups), outperforming Germany, UK, and Sweden.
- Swiss scale-ups struggle to hire and create fewer jobs: only 45% have 50+ employees vs. 75% in Germany.
- Swiss scale-up investment per capita matched US and Israel in 2024, but low exit rates deter investors.
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Gravis Robotics completes $23M round to accelerate international expansion
ETH spinoff Gravis Robotics, the startup enabling next-generation earthmoving autonomy that boosts job site performance, has finalised a $23 million funding round co-led by IQ…
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startupticker.ch: Gravis Robotics completes $23M round to accelerate international expansion- Gravis Robotics raised $23M for retrofit kits that transform excavators and loaders into AI-powered autonomous machines.
- The company uses AI, LiDAR, and sensors to handle unpredictable conditions, boosting productivity 30% and worker safety.
- Gravis partners with Morgan Sindall and Holcim, proving viability before expanding globally across Europe and Asia.
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Swisspod unveils world’s largest hyperloop and secures $13 million
During its second U.S. Hyperloop Day event in Colorado, Swisspod unveiled the world’s largest hyperloop test track, presenting Aerys 1, its first hyperloop capsule model,…
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startupticker.ch: Swisspod unveils world’s largest hyperloop and secures $13 million- Swisspod's Aerys 1 hyperloop capsule reached 65 mph on a Colorado test track, the fastest speed by any active hyperloop developer.
- Swisspod raised $13 million in seed funding led by Hurbig Ventures and Silicon Roundabout Ventures for US expansion.
- Swisspod's system uses patented propulsion in autonomous capsules that levitate through low-pressure tubes with zero CO₂ emissions.
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Spacetek secures CHF 9.6 Million in new financing and expands global presence
Spacetek Technology AG, the Bern-based deep-tech company revolutionizing industrial process analysis through space-inspired time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS), closed a new funding round totaling CHF 9.6…
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startupticker.ch: Spacetek secures CHF 9.6 Million in new financing and expands global presence- Spacetek Technology AG raised CHF 9.6 million for time-of-flight mass spectrometry systems in semiconductor manufacturing.
- The company's real-time gas analysis tech helps customers increase yields, reduce waste, and lower CO₂ emissions.
- Spacetek hired three executives to accelerate global deployment and expand its technology roadmap across industries.
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Cerrion banks $18M Series A funding to fuel international growth
Zurich-based Cerrion has secured $18M in a series A funding round led by Creandum, supported by existing investors and business angels. The proceeds will be…
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startupticker.ch: Cerrion banks $18M Series A funding to fuel international growth- Cerrion raised $18M Series A for AI agents monitoring factory production 24/7, reducing downtime and scrap by 50%.
- Global manufacturing loses $1.4tn yearly to downtime, up 319% since 2019 due to energy costs and supply chain issues.
- Cerrion's revenue grew 10x since 2024; clients include Unilever, Riedel, and Schott Zwiesel in glass, food, beverage.
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Swiss startups across industries in the global spotlight
A host of awards were bestowed upon Swiss startups developing innovative solutions across sectors such as medtech, robotics, energy, and fashion. Along with cash prizes,…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss startups across industries in the global spotlight- Swiss startups won international awards in medtech, robotics, energy, and space, gaining investor access and global visibility.
- Deep tech innovations including AI weather simulation, 3D-printed medical devices, and satellite services attract major investor interest.
- Swiss startups are expanding into European and international markets with wins at SLUSH Helsinki and competitions in Germany and California.
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Switzerland leads the way in spin-offs
Swiss universities and the Swiss innovation system as a whole consistently perform very well in rankings, while the start-up ecosystem usually revealed some weaknesses. The…
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startupticker.ch: Switzerland leads the way in spin-offs- Switzerland ranks third in VC-backed deep tech and life sciences spinouts behind UK and France, leading per capita.
- ETH Zurich and EPFL produced 63 robotics spinoffs combined—more than eight other top European universities together.
- European spinouts worth $398 billion created 167,000 jobs, but nearly 50% of late-stage funding comes from the US.
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A $16M round and key milestones strengthen Sunflower Labs’s position
Sunflower Labs, creator of the Beehive autonomous security drone system has obtained nationwide FAA approval to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) across the…
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startupticker.ch: A $16M round and key milestones strengthen Sunflower Labs’s position- Sunflower Labs won FAA nationwide approval for autonomous BVLOS drone flights over people and vehicles without case-by-case approval.
- Sunflower Labs closed $16M Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital to expand AI development and operations globally.
- Sunflower Labs launched an online tool for customers to preview Beehive system coverage on their property before purchase.
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$150 million to scale DEXTER the surgical robot across the US
Distalmotion, the developer of surgical robot DEXTER which is designed to empower access to the benefits of robotic surgery in outpatient sites of care, has…
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startupticker.ch: $150 million to scale DEXTER the surgical robot across the US- Distalmotion raised $150M Series G funding led by Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate US adoption of its DEXTER surgical robot.
- DEXTER has treated nearly 3,000 patients in Europe and US with a compact design requiring no operating room modifications.
- Chas McKhann, ex-CEO of two public medical device companies, joined as Executive Chairman to lead ASC market expansion.
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Albatross raises CHF 9.7 million to reinvent product discovery for the web
Former Amazon AI leaders raise CHF 9.7 m to deploy AI that understands user intent in real time, transforming how they discover products and content…
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startupticker.ch: Albatross raises CHF 9.7 million to reinvent product discovery for the web- Albatross raised €10.5M for real-time AI that adapts to user intent, replacing static recommendation systems.
- Founded by ex-Amazon AI leaders, Albatross serves billions of live events monthly with integration in under seven weeks.
- Early pilots showed triple-digit engagement gains, positioning real-time personalization as the next AI evolution step.
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Read more: NextIn Business: Switzerland’s AI-Powered Response to the Workplace Mental Health CrisisOne in three sick notes in Switzerland stems from mental health issues, with workplace stress as the primary culprit. As the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Read more: Beyond Early Stage: The Rise of the Swiss Scale Up EngineFor years, the global narrative regarding European innovation has been consistent: excellent research, strong early-stage formation, but a fragmentation that hampers growth. However, new data…
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NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency Response
Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency ResponseWhere humans cannot safely reach, such as in burning buildings, on collapsed structures, or atop windswept industrial towers, Swiss drones are redefining what is possible.…
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Read more: So Far, We Feed the Roots, but Others Reap the HarvestSwitzerland reigns as the world’s innovation champion. Yet Joanne Sieber, CEO of the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, warns against complacency. In this interview, she…
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Read more: Project Switzerland: 20 outstanding entrepreneurs for next-gen market leadersSwitzerland is consistently hailed as the world champion of innovation. Yet, the critical challenge remains: scaling these innovations into enduring, global companies. Many promising Swiss…
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Read more: Spacetek Technology Secures CHF 9.6M to Bring Swiss Space Tech to Global SemiconductorsIn the global race for semiconductor dominance, yield and efficiency are the ultimate currency. As manufacturers push for nanometer precision, the margin for error effectively…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Biotech Battles Superbugs – Deep Tech Solutions to Antibiotic ResistanceModern medicine faces an existential threat: multi-resistant bacteria. As vital antibiotics “no longer work”, infections once easily treated are becoming life-threatening, and routine procedures like…
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Read more: European Spinouts Report 2025: Switzerland Confirmed as Europe’s Deep Tech PowerhouseThe most critical metric in innovation is not volume but efficiency. While larger economies naturally produce higher absolute numbers of companies, the true measure of…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Beyond the Factory – Swiss Robots Integrate Into Daily LifeSwitzerland is a “robotics country,” and its innovators are at the forefront of moving robots from industrial cages into daily life. This transition is driven…
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Milestone: Delvitech’s 400% Growth Attracts $40M InvestmentA Swiss AI company just demonstrated the kind of explosive growth that gets international investors’ attention. Delvitech, which develops AI-native solutions for automated optical inspection…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Rethinking Energy Storage – Swiss Battery Innovation Powers the TransitionThe global energy transition cannot happen without batteries. Yet, conventional technology faces fundamental constraints, including a reliance on scarce raw materials, long charging times, and…
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Read more: Redalpine: At Face ValueLab Rat turned Gardener Michael Sidler, Founder and Partner at redalpine, has spent a fair share of his career in a lab. As a trained…
