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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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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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Femtech startup Beech Biotech obtains €500K to advance preeclampsia treatment
As part of the BioInnovation Institute (BII) latest Venture Lab program, Lausanne-based Beech Biotech has been awarded €500'000 to further develop a placenta-impermeable antibody to…
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startupticker.ch: Femtech startup Beech Biotech obtains €500K to advance preeclampsia treatment- Beech Biotech received €500,000 to develop a placenta-impermeable antibody for treating preeclampsia, affecting 70,000 women and 500,000 babies yearly.
- The novel antibody targets preeclampsia's root causes while remaining unable to cross the placental barrier, ensuring fetal safety.
- Beech Biotech plans Series A fundraising this year, leveraging BII's investor and industry partner network to accelerate clinical development.
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Industrial Alliance to disrupt boatbuilding with circular model
In a milestone move, Composite Recycling is joining forces with industry leaders Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Arkema, Owens Corning and Chomarat to revolutionize boat manufacturing with…
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startupticker.ch: Industrial Alliance to disrupt boatbuilding with circular model- Composite Recycling and industry leaders launched a circular boat manufacturing model in Western France recycling composite waste into new materials.
- The collaboration shows composite recycling technology applies across automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and construction industries.
- Arkema's Elium® resin enables recyclability, creating a closed-loop system where recycled materials return to new boat manufacturing.
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US-based company acquires ID Quantique
IonQ, a leader in quantum computing and networking, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in…
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startupticker.ch: US-based company acquires ID Quantique- IonQ acquired a majority stake in ID Quantique to combine quantum computing with quantum-safe networking capabilities.
- The merged company will use photonic interconnects and secure communication tech to build quantum clusters and networks.
- The acquisition closes Q2 2025 and will accelerate quantum-safe network development globally, especially in the USA.
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Italian Healthcare Holding Acquires Majority Stake in GetSet Surgical
Milan-based Demetra Holding acquires a 51% stake in GetSet Surgical, a leader in sterile packaged single-use spine surgical kits founded in 2016. The strategic acquisition…
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startupticker.ch: Italian Healthcare Holding Acquires Majority Stake in GetSet Surgical- Demetra Holding acquired 51% stake in GetSet Surgical to expand infection management and orthopedic spine surgical kit solutions.
- GetSet's FDA-approved GoPLF system launches in US via OsteoRemedies' Spine Division; GoLIF clearance expected later this year.
- Demetra will distribute GetSet's CE-marked spine systems across European and international markets using its global infrastructure.
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Unique Secures USD $30 Million to Pioneer Agentic AI Workforce in Financial Services
Unique closed its Series A funding round, raising USD $ 30 million. The Zurich-based startup is at the forefront of responsible agentic AI innovation for Asset…
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startupticker.ch: Unique Secures USD $30 Million to Pioneer Agentic AI Workforce in Financial Services- Unique, a Zurich-based agentic AI startup for financial services, raised $30M Series A led by CommerzVentures and DN Capital.
- Pictet Group reports 2-hour weekly efficiency gains per employee using Unique's platform across 6,000 staff members.
- Unique appointed Dana Ritter as Chief Product Officer, bringing Google DeepMind and Gemini expertise to lead product strategy.
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A trio merger: Calenso joins US-based companies to make scheduling seamless
With a customer base comprising over 10’000 customers, Calenso has grown into a leading scheduling platform in the DACH region. The company is merging with…
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startupticker.ch: A trio merger: Calenso joins US-based companies to make scheduling seamless- The combined platform unifies appointment scheduling, video consultations, queue management, and event marketing for enterprise customer interactions.
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Sparta Secures $42M to Transform Commodity Trading
Sparta, a market-leading provider of real-time intelligence for commodity traders based in Geneva, has secured $42 million in Series B funding. This investment fuels Sparta’s…
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startupticker.ch: Sparta Secures $42M to Transform Commodity Trading- Sparta raised $42M in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered commodity trading platform beyond oil and gas.
- The platform enables real-time trader collaboration with AI analytics for predictive insights and better forecasting.
- Founded by ex-traders, Sparta transforms commodity trading from spreadsheet workflows into an integrated operating system.
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New acquisition brings Pexapark into the US
Pexapark, a provider of price data, market intelligence and advisory services for renewable energy, today announced the acquisition of RenewaFi, the leading platform for renewable…
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startupticker.ch: New acquisition brings Pexapark into the US- Pexapark acquired RenewaFi to enter the US renewable energy market, gaining access to over 200 energy companies in ERCOT, Texas.
- The combined company will provide PPA and battery storage pricing data and market intelligence across European and US power grids.
- Pexapark plans to expand beyond ERCOT with a PJM launch soon, leveraging RenewaFi's established marketplace and price tracking.
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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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startupticker.ch: International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges- 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.
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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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startupticker.ch: Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs- 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.
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€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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startupticker.ch: €2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery- 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.
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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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startupticker.ch: Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape- 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.
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Read more: All Eyes on SwitzerlandThe number of exits in Switzerland is rising again. Swiss technology companies are no longer being acquired solely for their technology and team, but increasingly…
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Read more: Decoding the 2025 Top 100 Swiss Startup AwardLast night, the Swiss innovation ecosystem gathered under the bright lights of the ZSC Swiss Life Arena in Zürich, a major ice hockey stadium. The…
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Read more: Into the Web with DTN’s Spider Analysis: Where We’re Strong, Where We’re Slow, and What To Do About ItOur new spider graph maps Switzerland’s position across four pillars of deep tech: Innovation & IP, Academia, Ecosystem, and Capital & Investment. A clear picture…
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Read more: From Momentum to Mission: What the Latest VC-Trends Mean for Deep Tech in SwitzerlandThis mid-year reading of startupticker.ch and SECA’s Swiss VC Report takes the surface rebound—a healthy rise in invested capital—and weighs it against quieter signals: fewer…
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Read more: Globally Unique Focus on Deep Tech
The first Swiss Deep Tech Report presents data-driven evidence of the advantages that make Switzerland a global deep tech hotspot. It also provides an in-depth…
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Read more: Deep Tech Nation CEO in Le Temps: “If We Want Economic Giants, We Must Wake Up”Our CEO, Joanne Sieber, recently sat down with the influential Swiss newspaper Le Temps to discuss a critical challenge for the nation’s future: financing the…
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Read more: Microsoft’s USD 400 Million Bet on Swiss AIMicrosoft has confirmed a four-hundred-million-dollar programme to expand its Swiss cloud and AI footprint, launch a national accelerator for startups and SMEs, and equip 100…
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Read more: AI Pioneers in the Life Sciences SectorSwitzerland’s strong life sciences sector is a pace setter in combining traditional approaches from the pharma and medtech industries with AI. Several start-ups have recently…
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Read more: Swiss AI Enters a New Era: inait SA and the Rise of Digital BrainsSwiss AI startup inait is redefining artificial intelligence by building digital brains—software systems that simulate human reasoning. Backed by Microsoft and rooted in neuroscience from…
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Read more: CUTISS: A Swiss Techbio Champion Ready to Lead the Global Health RevolutionCUTISS is reshaping the future of skin surgery with denovoSkin™, a groundbreaking techbio innovation born in Switzerland. As it nears global commercialization, CUTISS highlights both…
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Read more: Success Story: Péter FankhauserANYbotics’ Péter Fankhauser takes on Boston Dynamics with robot dogs built for dangerous inspections—backed by $60M and global clients.
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Read more: Millions for Research but no Money for Growth: Swiss Startups are Looking Abroad for InvestorsTranslated from NZZ, this article explores why Swiss startups often seek growth capital abroad despite strong local innovation roots.