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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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  • Switzerland extends its lead as deep tech hub

    The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026 ranks Switzerland first in the world for the share of venture capital going to deep tech, ahead of China…

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    • Switzerland directs 63% of venture capital to deep tech, the highest share globally, ahead of China and the US.
    • Swiss deep tech funding grew fivefold since 2015 to $2.6B in 2025, driven by AI startup acceleration.
    • Switzerland has 3.5x more venture-backed robotics startups per capita than the US and highest AI researcher density.
    startupticker.ch: Switzerland extends its lead as deep tech hub

  • Two Swiss startups recognized as WEF’s Technology Pioneers

    The World Economic Forum announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers. The chosen companies are tackling problems from nuclear fusion and lunar resource extraction to neurosurgical robotics…

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    • Atinary's Self-Driving Lab automates scientific experiments in chemistry, materials, and pharmaceuticals using AI for physical discovery.
    • Metafuels converts renewable methanol into jet fuel compatible with existing aircraft, targeting commercial deployment at Rotterdam by 2030.
    startupticker.ch: Two Swiss startups recognized as WEF’s Technology Pioneers

  • Veraxa Biotech goes public at NASDAQ

    VERAXA Biotech AG has successfully completed its previously announced business combination with Voyager Acquisition Corp. and commenced trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on 11…

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    • VERAXA Biotech completed its SPAC merger and began trading on NASDAQ Capital Market June 11 with $500M market cap.
    • The company secured $27.5M in senior secured financing plus up to $50M in equity funding for its BiTAC oncology platform.
    • VERAXA's BiTAC platform enables conditionally activated cancer therapies targeting tumors while sparing healthy tissue.
    startupticker.ch: Veraxa Biotech goes public at NASDAQ

  • Three Swiss start-ups selected for the inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator batch

    15 robotics companies from across Europe have been selected to join the Google DeepMind Accelerator program. It provides three months of intensive mentorship and technical…

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    • Google DeepMind launched a 3-month accelerator for 15 European robotics startups, offering mentorship and up to $350k in cloud credits.
    • The program targets embodied AI in logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, climate, and navigation sectors.
    • Startups receive expert mentorship and post-graduation alumni network support from Google DeepMind.
    startupticker.ch: Three Swiss start-ups selected for the inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator batch

  • Swiss delegation set for VivaTech 2026

    Twenty-five Swiss startups will showcase their technologies at Viva Technology 2026 in Paris from 17 to 20 June. Exhibiting at the Swiss Pavilion, they will…

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    • Twenty-five Swiss startups exhibit at Viva Technology 2026 (June 17-20) showcasing AI, robotics, cleantech, healthtech, and cybersecurity.
    • Swiss Deep Tech Report launches June 17; swisstech stage features Global Deep Tech Battle, live demos, and hands-on experiences.
    • Startups include AICA (industrial robotics), Alivion (molecular analysis), FireDrone (extreme temperatures), Perovskia Solar (IoT power).
    startupticker.ch: Swiss delegation set for VivaTech 2026

  • Idorsia secures CHF250 million loan

    Idorsia Ltd, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, entered into a senior secured term loan agreement of up to CHF 250 million with investment funds managed by…

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    • Idorsia secured a CHF 250 million senior secured term loan from Pharmakon Advisors, with CHF 150 million available at closing.
    • The refinancing eliminates near-term debt maturities and strengthens Idorsia's liquidity for strategic flexibility.
    • Additional loan tranches are available subject to conditions, providing financial flexibility for growth initiatives.
    startupticker.ch: Idorsia secures CHF250 million loan

  • Startup ecosystems: Mixed Results for Switzerland

    The Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026 by Dealroom delivers mixed results for Switzerland. While Swiss startup hubs struggle to compete with the world's largest ecosystems…

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    • Swiss startup hubs rank 11th globally in density despite weak global champions, with Lausanne excelling through university and alumni networks.
    • Switzerland's edge is research excellence and innovation per capita, not absolute scale versus Bay Area, New York, and London.
    • Swiss ecosystem ranks 8th with 13.7% annual growth but lacks a top-50 global city, needing hub collaboration to gain global significance.
    startupticker.ch: Startup ecosystems: Mixed Results for Switzerland

  • Temenos acquires additiv to accelerate AI-driven orchestration

    Temenos AG, a global leader in banking technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire additiv AG, a Switzerland-based fintech company. Additiv integrates process…

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    • Temenos acquired additiv AG for ~50% cash and ~50% equity to add AI-powered orchestration to its wealth platform.
    • Additiv delivers implementations in 3-6 months versus industry standard 12 months, with 138% NRR and +90 NPS.
    • Acquisition expected marginally accretive to FY-26 ARR guidance; neutral impact on EBIT, EPS, and FCF guidance.
    startupticker.ch: Temenos acquires additiv to accelerate AI-driven orchestration

  • Quantum Design completes acquisition of Qnami

    Quantum Design has acquired Qnami, a leading developer of diamond-based quantum sensing technologies with its roots at the Physics Department of the University of Basel.…

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    • Quantum Design acquired Qnami, a diamond-based quantum sensing company from University of Basel, strengthening quantum materials and nanomagnetism research.
    • Qnami's nitrogen-vacancy center technology enables nanoscale magnetic imaging for materials, semiconductors, and spintronics in academia and industry.
    • The merger will accelerate Qnami's growth while leveraging Quantum Design's 40-year track record and presence in 20+ countries.
    startupticker.ch: Quantum Design completes acquisition of Qnami

  • NUCLIDIUM's Series B reaches CHF 105 million with latest extension

    Basel-based biotech NUCLIDIUM has closed an oversubscribed CHF 26 million Series B extension, bringing the round to CHF 105 million, to advance its copper-based cancer…

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    • NUCLIDIUM raised CHF 26M in Series B extension, bringing total Series B funding to CHF 105M for copper-based cancer diagnostics and therapy.
    • Lead programs NU101 and NU201 show superior tumor detection and higher tumor-to-background ratios versus approved clinical tracers.
    • Funding will support Phase 1/2 trials expansion and global manufacturing scale-up for radiotheranostic cancer treatments.
    startupticker.ch: NUCLIDIUM's Series B reaches CHF 105 million with latest extension

  • Terra Quantum changes its IPO plans

    Following an initial announcement in April regarding an IPO via SPAC, Terra Quantum has now presented a new plan involving a different shell company and…

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    • Terra Quantum valued at $3.6B in SPAC merger with Axiom Intelligence, targeting Nasdaq listing under 'TQ' in H2 2026.
    • Terra Quantum offers integrated stack: quantum computing, quantum-inspired optimization, AI, and quantum cybersecurity.
    • Terra Quantum shareholders retain ~92% post-closing; transaction expected to raise $190M in gross proceeds.
    startupticker.ch: Terra Quantum changes its IPO plans

  • AI firm Visium secures funds to scale across Europe and US

    Visium has closed its first institutional funding round after eight years as a bootstrapped company. Now employing 100 people across Europe, the firm provides AI…

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    • Visium employs 100 people across Europe and delivered 250+ AI and data projects to regulated industry clients including Roche, Novartis, and DSM-Firmenich.
    • Angel investors include Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf, Silo AI founder Peter Sarlin, and other AI and tech company builders.
    startupticker.ch: AI firm Visium secures funds to scale across Europe and US