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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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€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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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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Swiss startups shine worldwide
Multiple Swiss startups across industries such as photonics, energy, and agritech have impressed global juries, securing prestigious prizes and gaining access to international platforms to…
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German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer
Maguar, the German tech investor specializing in B2B software investments in the DACH region, closed a majority investment in Navori Labs, a globally recognized innovator…
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Oculis raises USD 100 million
Nasdaq-listed biotech company Oculis announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of $20.00 per share, for…
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Read more: Beyond Lithium-Ion: Swiss Startup BTRY Raises $5.7M to Industrialize Next-Generation Solid-State BatteriesSwiss battery startup BTRY has closed an oversubscribed $5.7 million seed round led by Redstone VC, with participation spanning Europe and Asia. Speaking to us…
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Read more: From ETH Labs to $300M Valuation: How DeepJudge’s $41.2M Round Showcases Swiss AI ExcellenceThe Zurich-based legal AI startup’s Series A demonstrates how Switzerland’s research institutions, funding mechanisms, and talent density create global category leaders DeepJudge, the Zurich-based legal…
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Read more: Swiss Robotics Startup Mimic Raises $16M to Bring Human-Level Dexterity to Factory FloorsBillions flow into humanoid robotics in the US and China, but a Zurich-based team has built something different: robots that don’t need a full body…
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Read more: Why Deep Tech Pioneers and Private Equity are a MatchThis autumn saw notable activity from private equity investors in Switzerland, including a USD 500 million exit in addition to investments. Their preference for innovative…
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Read more: Switzerland: Where AI Opportunity Meets TrustSwitzerland’s edge in AI won’t come from chasing scale – it will come from building trust. The global AI race has been dominated by narratives…
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Read more: Samuel Müller: FounderScandit has never advertised itself by referring to its Swiss origins. “We had a global vision from the beginning,” explains Samuel Müller, CEO and co-founder…
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Read more: b2venture: At Face ValueAndreas Goeldi from b2venture shares insights on scaling startups, bridging tech and business, and strengthening Switzerland’s deep tech ecosystem.
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Read more: b2venture: Backed to the FutureFrom ETH labs to global markets: Andreas Goeldi backs Swiss deep tech startups like Ledgy and LatticeFlow AI, proving timing is everything.
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Read more: b2venture: A Matter of ScaleFrom Zurich AI hubs to US expansion, Andreas Goeldi of b2venture shares how Swiss startups can scale abroad while keeping their European DNA intact.
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Read more: Dragan Grabulovski: Serial EntrepreneurAntibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) allow cytotoxic drugs to bind specifically to cancer cells with the aim of destroying them. The process is not new, but to…
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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…
