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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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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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Swiss Biotech Report confirms the sector’s strong performance
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Windward Bio secures USD 165 million to advance clinical trials
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DTN Highlights
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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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Read more: Project Switzerland: 10 Scale-ups selected to join the ranks of Switzerland’s global market leadersToday marks another milestone for Project Switzerland, the national Scale-up initiative initiated by Deep Tech Nation Switzerland. 10 high-growth companies have been selected for the…
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Read more: 2026 European Deep Tech Report: ETH Zurich and EPFL Lead the World in Deep Tech Founder and Spinout CreationThe 2026 European Deep Tech Report, published by Lakestar, Walden Catalyst, and Dealroom, confirms what the data has been building toward for years: Switzerland’s deep…
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Taiho Pharmaceutical to acquire Araris Biotech for up to USD 1.1 billion
Japan-based Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Araris Biotech AG, a Swiss biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), entered into a definitive agreement pursuant…
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Nunu.ai closes $6 Million seed round
Based in Vorderthal in Canton Schwyz, nunu.ai (Generai AG) is pioneering the concept of 'Unembodied Minds' – AI agents designed to control any given body…
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Texas-based company acquires tipi.build
The acquisition of tipi.build by EngFlow marks a new journey for the Swiss startup and its entire team. Under the new ownership, tipi.build continues its…
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Qumea to enhance patient safety in Sweden
After winning the largest European digital mobility monitoring tender to date in Sweden, Solothurn-based Qumea will equip hospitals in the Västra Götaland Region with an…
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Beekeeper secures $35 million growth funding
Beekeeper, an all-in-one app for frontline teams, providing them with the tools, information, and support needed to succeed, is set for further growth. The company…
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Vi Partners leads Kadoa’s funding round
Kadoa, a company building AI agents for unstructured data, has completed a funding round led by Vi Partners, with participation from Fyrfly Venture Partners. The…
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DeFi Technologies increases its stake in Neuronomics
Following the acquisition of a minority stake in Neuronomics in December last year, DeFi Technologies has increased its stake ownership to 52.5%, acquiring the Swiss…
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Energy Vault secures 14-year agreement in Australia
The Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System, part of the Enervest-Energy Vault Consortium, has secured a 14-year Long-Term Energy Service Agreement. The 1 GWh AUD…
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Another year, another record by female-led startups
In 37 funding rounds, female leaders raised CHF 219.11 million in 2024 – breaking another record two years in a row. Especially considering the general…
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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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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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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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Read more: Deep Tech: The Engine of Disruptive InnovationDeep tech is at the forefront of technological evolution, driving breakthroughs that redefine industries and address complex global challenges. Unlike traditional tech startups that often…
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Read more: What Can We Learn From W.A. De Vigier Awards 2025 FinalistsDiscover insights about the Swiss Innovation ecosystem through an analysis of the W.A. De Vigier Startup Funding Competition Finalists
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Read more: Unlocking Swiss Deep Tech for Institutional InvestorsThe AWI Deep Tech Fund is bridging the gap between Swiss tech and institutional investors. Discover how it’s unlocking new opportunities.
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Read more: Swiss AI and the New Autonomous Driving RegulationAs unsurprising as it will sound to people familiar with Switzerland and its priorities, the country spends a lot of time debating, planning, and maintaining…
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Read more: AWI and DTN Launch AWI DTF Fund Manager Request for ProposalsThe Anlagestiftung Winterthur für Personalvorsorge (AWI), in collaboration with Deep Tech Nation Switzerland (DTN), has launched a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the AWI Deep…
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Read more: Switzerland: The Global Deep Tech LeaderSwitzerland was recently named a deep tech beacon by Forbes. Through data backed facts, discover why it’s even more than that; a global deep tech…
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Read more: Deep Tech Startups Drive Swiss InvestmentMore venture capital went to Swiss startups from deep tech sectors such as biopharma and hardware & robotics in 2024 than in 2023 – and…
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Read more: New Information Platform Aims to Boost Funding for Swiss Deep Tech ScaleupsDeep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation and Startupticker Foundation announce the launch of the Deep Tech Nation Information Platform, a digital portal meant to facilitate investments…
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Read more: Fajer Mushtaq, Clean Tech EntrepreneurFajer Mushtaq, co-founder and CEO of Oxyle, has raised about CHF 9 million in non-dilutive funds in recent years from innovation programmes, the public sector…
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Read more: Andreas Brenner, Serial EntrepeneurAndreas Brenner started at the age of 28, when he founded Avrios.com. He spent seven years as CEO responsible for building an SaaS platform that…
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Read more: Switzerland, Big Pharma’s Shopping CentreThe top pharmaceutical companies are very active in Switzerland, participating in large financing rounds and acquiring companies or drug candidates. In 2024, the global number…
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Read more: Robots and the Swiss Tradition of Customer Focus
For Swiss robotics startups, customer success and investor success go hand in hand. In addition to outstanding technology, this requires a high degree of customer…
