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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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  • Flybotix secures close to USD 10 million to speed up global deployment

    Flybotix, a global robotics company specializing in drone-based solutions for the inspection of confined-space of industrial and civilian assets, has raised close to USD 10…

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    • Flybotix raised nearly $10M in Series A extension funding to accelerate global deployment of its ASIO drone inspection solution.
    • The company launched ASIO X, a second-generation drone with integrated SaaS platform, expanding to over 30 countries.
    • ASIO technology offers the longest flight time and greatest payload capacity for industrial confined-space inspections.
    startupticker.ch: Flybotix secures close to USD 10 million to speed up global deployment

  • The Swiss open source LLM is live

    EPFL, ETH Zurich and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) released Apertus today, Switzerland’s first large-scale, open, multilingual language model. Apertus is currently available through…

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    • EPFL, ETH Zurich, and CSCS released Apertus, Switzerland's first open multilingual model in 8B and 70B parameter versions.
    • Apertus is fully transparent with open architecture, weights, training data, and recipes, unlike partially open competitors.
    • Trained on 15 trillion tokens across 1,000+ languages with 40% non-English data, including Swiss German and Romansh.
    startupticker.ch: The Swiss open source LLM is live

  • Voliro acquires sensor technology to advance aerial non-destructive testing

    Voliro AG, a global leader in aerial robotics for contact-based industrial inspections, acquired the intellectual property rights of Sixpec. This strategic acquisition marks a major…

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    • Voliro acquired Sixpec's IP to advance drone-based Pulsed Eddy Current tech for detecting Corrosion Under Insulation.
    • Voliro's aerial PEC solution adopted by major inspectors and field-proven at Suncor Energy's refinery.
    • Acquisition accelerates Voliro's open platform strategy for integrating advanced NDT payloads into inspections.
    startupticker.ch: Voliro acquires sensor technology to advance aerial non-destructive testing

  • USD 1.6 million to empower European retailers with AI

    Zenline AI, a Zurich-based B2B startup developing AI agents to support assortment decisions in European retail, has secured its first investment to support European multi-brand…

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    • Zenline has analyzed over 1M SKUs for early retailers, recommending pricing strategies, product launches, and assortment consolidation.
    • Founded in 2024 by ex-BCG consultant Arber Sejdiji, Zenline AI helps multi-brand retailers compete with Amazon and Temu.
    startupticker.ch: USD 1.6 million to empower European retailers with AI

  • Healthtech startups in the global spotlight

    Momm Diagnostics, which is developing a rapid Preeclampsia test, been accepted into global accelerators through which they will get access to mentors, industry players and investors.…

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    • MOMM Diagnostics, a Swiss startup, developed a rapid preeclampsia blood test using fingerstick samples and was accepted into Medtech Innovator.
    • FutureHealth Lausanne Innovation Challenge selected 15 companies; five winners were Artiria Medical, Gossik, Lagosta, Saipient, and Virtuosis.
    • Eight companies were selected for the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator program for mentorship and funding access.
    startupticker.ch: Healthtech startups in the global spotlight

  • Oovie Interactive Movie to debut at Venice International Film Festival

    LIVE MUSIC. LIVING FILMS., the new project of Geneva-based startup Oovie Studio that merges music, cinema, and artificial intelligence, will make its international debut on…

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    • Oovie Studio's Interactive AI Movies debut September 3, 2025 at Venice Film Festival, blending live classical music with real-time AI visuals.
    • Violinist Maxim Vengerov and LaFil Milan Philharmonic perform Ravel and Beethoven while AI creates evolving visual narratives.
    • Oovie Studios targets 50% revenue above setup costs within eight months and aims for major tech, fashion, and brand partnerships.
    startupticker.ch: Oovie Interactive Movie to debut at Venice International Film Festival

  • Defense startup CDDS off to a good start

    Just three months following its incorporation, Zurich-based CDDS is already making strides with its autonomous kinetic interceptor drones that detect, track and physically neutralize airborne…

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    • CDDS, a Swiss startup, developed autonomous kinetic interceptor drones that detect and neutralize airborne threats at speeds up to 300km/h vertically.
    • The company sold ~50 units to military clients in US, Switzerland, and NATO countries, with requests for up to 100,000 units.
    • CDDS is raising CHF 4 million in seed funding to expand its team and accelerate commercialization before a planned 2026 launch.
    startupticker.ch: Defense startup CDDS off to a good start

  • Loft Dynamics secures $24M series B to transform pilot training with VR

    Loft Dynamics developed the world’s only FAA- and EASA-qualified VR helicopter simulator, used by operators such as Airbus Helicopters, the Los Angeles Police Department and…

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    • Loft Dynamics modernizes pilot training to address shortages and improve aviation safety through more accessible and immersive regular training options.
    startupticker.ch: Loft Dynamics secures $24M series B to transform pilot training with VR

  • Reconnect Labs emerges from stealth mode fully funded

    Reconnect Labs, a spin-off of the University of Zürich, is transforming psychiatric drug development through AI-driven, regenerative therapies for patients facing PTSD, addiction, and other…

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    • Reconnect Labs uses AI and drug reformulation to develop fast-acting psychiatric treatments for PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.
    • The company's AI platform achieves 80%+ accuracy in patient stratification with two Phase 2 candidates in FDA review.
    • Founded in 2021, Reconnect Labs uses AI to reduce drug development time and costs with a lean team of six staff.
    startupticker.ch: Reconnect Labs emerges from stealth mode fully funded

  • Singapore-based agri-tech group acquires farmer connect

    The Agridence Group, a leader in digital agri-commodity supply chain solutions, announced its acquisition of farmer connect, the Swiss-based compliance and traceability platform. Agridence customers…

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    • Agridence acquired Swiss compliance platform Farmer Connect to expand traceability solutions across Asia and Europe.
    • Merged platform enables polygon-level farm mapping, deforestation risk monitoring, and automated ESG reporting.
    • Consolidation reduces complexity for major FMCG clients while maintaining service continuity during integration.
    startupticker.ch: Singapore-based agri-tech group acquires farmer connect

  • Private Equity backed logistics company invests in Swiss Airtainer

    Swiss Airtainer has developed the lightest active temperature-controlled air cargo container in the market. The well-established Swedish company Envirotainer which has been acquired EQT and…

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    • Swiss Airtainer developed a lightweight solar-powered temperature-controlled cargo container for pharmaceuticals, reducing cold chain emissions.
    • Envirotainer gained exclusive global rights to offer Swiss Airtainer containers, backed by EQT and Mubadala investment.
    • The partnership allows Swiss Airtainer to scale production while supporting Envirotainer's low-impact medicine delivery mission.
    startupticker.ch: Private Equity backed logistics company invests in Swiss Airtainer

  • ETH Zurich spin-off u-blox to be sold at a unicorn valuation

    The US private equity firm Advent International plans to acquire u-blox, a global provider of leading positioning and short-range communication technologies and services, for CHF…

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    • Advent International is acquiring u-blox for CHF 1.02 billion at CHF 135 per share, a 53% premium to the six-month average.
    • u-blox's Board unanimously recommends the offer; management and largest shareholder commit to tender their shares.
    • The acquisition is expected to close within six months, followed by u-blox's delisting from SIX Swiss Exchange.
    startupticker.ch: ETH Zurich spin-off u-blox to be sold at a unicorn valuation