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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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Trilateral defense initiative awards Hydromea a USD 1 million grant
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SOPHiA GENETICS raises USD 57.5 million through a public offering
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Swiss biotechs display their innovations at BIO 2026 in San Diego
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Read more: Swiss Scale-Up Report 2026: Built Here, Financed AbroadFor the first time, Switzerland’s scale-ups have been counted company by company. The Swiss Scale-Up Report 2026, published on September 16, 2026 by Deep Tech…
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Read more: swisscanto: A Matter of ScaleThe Flywheel Switzerland Hasn’t Built Roughly seventy percent of the Swiss Growth Fund’s money is invested in Switzerland, and Nils Granath is clear that this…
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Read more: swisscanto: Backed to the FutureThree Companies That Almost Stopped Running Nils Granath invests in the growth stage of the Swiss market, and it is the part where the money…
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Read more: swisscanto: At Face ValueThe Marathon Runner In the mid-1990s, the European mobile telecoms industry was hiring at a pace that was breaking its own buildings. Ericsson, the Swedish…
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Read more: Swiss Venture Capital Steadies at $1.58 Billion in H1 2026 as Hardware Sets a RecordSwiss venture capital returned to a familiar level in the first half of 2026. Startups raised $1.58 billion (CHF 1.245 billion) across 123 financing rounds,…
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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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Albatross secures first client in the US
After real-time AI discovery deed pilot lifts engagement to 84%, OfferUp, the mobile marketplace that helps millions buy, sell, and connect locally across the United…
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startupticker.ch: Albatross secures first client in the US- OfferUp's Albatross AI pilot boosted homepage engagement 84%, listing views 19%, and purchase intent 15% in three weeks.
- Albatross discovery helped OfferUp buyers find 3M additional listings from 131K new sellers that traditional systems missed.
- OfferUp is expanding its Albatross partnership to deploy real-time adaptive discovery across the marketplace post-pilot success.
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Swisscanto leads USD 25 million growth financing for Piomic Medical
Piomic Medical, an emerging medtech company focused on complex tissue healing, closed a growth financing of USD 25 million. Proceeds fund the timely completion of…
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startupticker.ch: Swisscanto leads USD 25 million growth financing for Piomic Medical- Piomic Medical raised $25M for COMS One portable wound device with FDA Breakthrough Designation and rare Medicare reimbursement pathways.
- COMS platform has potential applications in infection management, sports medicine, ophthalmology, and aesthetics beyond wound care.
- MAVERICKS trial enrolled 224 patients across 30 U.S. sites to generate evidence for FDA and Medicare on diabetic foot ulcers.
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Embodied AI launches with International Consortium backing
Embodied AI, a Europe-wide start-up based in Lausanne, launches to tackle key automation challenges. Backed by a global group of investors, Embodied AI is developing…
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startupticker.ch: Embodied AI launches with International Consortium backing- Faber VC-led funding supports Embodied AI's mission to automate repetitive manufacturing tasks in electronics, kitting, and cable handling across Europe.
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Swedish company acquires Planlabs
Endra, a Stockholm-based company providing AI tools for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, has acquired Switzerand-based Planlabs to further expand into mechanical engineering. The…
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startupticker.ch: Swedish company acquires Planlabs- Endra acquired Swiss startup Planlabs to expand its AI-powered MEP engineering platform, integrating the team into Stockholm headquarters.
- Planlabs uses geometry, physics engines, and AI to automate building system design, outputting 3D BIM models and bills of materials.
- Endra, backed by $50M Series A from Andreessen Horowitz, plans to add a plumbing module by 2027 to complete its MEP software.
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Swiss scale-ups examined
The first Swiss Scale-up Report paints a detailed, data-based picture of growth companies, ranging from their economic importance and financing to their market success, challenges…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss scale-ups examined- Switzerland's 265 scale-ups reached CHF 26 billion valuation; 60% are deeptech and 93% generate revenue.
- One-third of Swiss scale-ups considered relocating, mainly for market access and global growth.
- Swiss investor backing increases domestic exit likelihood: 49% of scale-ups are open to Swiss acquisition.
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Following a seed extension, AEON acquires consumer blood diagnostics platform
Aeon, the Zurich-based preventive healthcare company focussed on AI-powered whole-body health check-ups, closed a seed extension round bringing the total money raised in this round…
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startupticker.ch: Following a seed extension, AEON acquires consumer blood diagnostics platform- Aeon acquired Aware Health's blood diagnostics platform, combining MRI imaging with blood tests and AI for continuous health monitoring across Europe.
- Aeon raised USD 14 million in seed extension funding, acquiring Aware Health and expanding in Europe.
- AI researcher Pablo Tano joined as AI Lead to build predictive models using imaging, biomarkers, and genetic data for personalized risk prediction.
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United Airlines Ventures invests in Assaia
Assaia, a leader in artificial intelligence and computer vision for airport operations, attracted an investment from United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of…
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startupticker.ch: United Airlines Ventures invests in Assaia- United Airlines Ventures invested in Assaia to support StandManager, a product optimizing stand and gate allocation.
- StandManager uses AI and computer vision to help airlines and airports optimize gate decisions with real-time data.
- The investment shows confidence in Assaia's technology and leverages United's expertise to expand market reach.
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Fusionality raises CHF 3 million to take fusion devices next level
Fusionality today announced a CHF 3 million pre-seed round co-led by Founderful and Playfair. The company is building technologies that enable fusion companies to operate,…
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startupticker.ch: Fusionality raises CHF 3 million to take fusion devices next level- The startup addresses duplication across 30+ fusion companies rebuilding similar capabilities, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate sector development.
- Founded by Federico Felici and Jonas Buchli from EPFL and Google DeepMind, Fusionality is hiring engineers and physicists in Lausanne.
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Synhelion expands into Morocco
Following the establishment of its Moroccan branch, Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim of developing a…
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startupticker.ch: Synhelion expands into Morocco- Synhelion signed an MoU with Morocco to build a 100,000-ton-per-year renewable synthetic fuel plant in Tan-Tan province.
- Synhelion's renewable fuels replace fossil fuels with zero engine modifications and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 100%.
- Morocco's Tan-Tan province offers ideal conditions due to abundant renewable energy resources and established infrastructure.
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Jaipur Robotics raises EUR 4.3 million
Ticino-based Jaipur Robotics has developed a SaaS platform powered by AI vision technology for waste-to-energy plants. The cleantech startup today announced the closing of a…
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startupticker.ch: Jaipur Robotics raises EUR 4.3 million- Jaipur Robotics raised EUR 4.3M to expand its AI vision platform for waste-to-energy plants, a EUR 40B market still using manual monitoring.
- The startup's system analyzes waste composition and hazardous materials with 99% accuracy using 50M+ labeled images.
- Founded in 2024 with 40 employees in Switzerland and Asia, Jaipur Robotics automates industrial plant operations globally.
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NovaGo Secures USD 30 Million to Advance Proof-of-Concept Study in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
NovaGo Therapeutics AG, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops anti-Nogo-A biologics with the goal of delivering the first regenerative treatment for patients with acute spinal cord…
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startupticker.ch: NovaGo Secures USD 30 Million to Advance Proof-of-Concept Study in Acute Spinal Cord Injury- NovaGo Therapeutics raised CHF 24 million to advance anti-Nogo-A antibody into proof-of-concept trial for acute spinal cord injury.
- Lead program NG004 showed promising Phase 1 results and will be tested in randomized study enrolling 120 patients across Germany, Spain, and Switzerland.
- NovaGo targets Nogo-A protein to enable nerve regeneration and restore neurological function in spinal cord injury patients.
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Stryker acquires ZuriMED to enhance its shoulder offering
Medical technology giant Stryker has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZuriMED, developer of the FiberLocker System, a commercialized technology that provides a novel approach…
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startupticker.ch: Stryker acquires ZuriMED to enhance its shoulder offering- Stryker acquired ZuriMED, maker of the FiberLocker System for rotator cuff repair, which gained FDA clearance in February 2025.
- FiberLocker System is soft tissue augmentation technology designed to reduce rotator cuff repair failures in sports medicine.
- The acquisition strengthens Stryker's shoulder care portfolio across sports medicine and arthroplasty segments.
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Read more: ACE Ventures: A Matter of ScaleImpatience is Imperative There is a distinct cultural friction when a Swiss founder steps into the US market. In Switzerland, the prevailing operating system is…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: Backed to the FutureThe Art of the Imperfect Bet A venture capitalist is only as good as their conviction when things look messy. For Alessandra Agnello, the “perfect deal”…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: At Face ValueFrom Equations to Exposure It isn’t surprising that Alessandra Agnello, Director at ACE Ventures, describes Venture Capital as picking out gems out of a pile of rocks- after all, her…
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Read more: Small Country, Big Deep Tech Nation: Switzerland as Europe’s Technology HubWhile the world talks about GenAI, Switzerland is quietly building something almost as significant: an industry founded on physics, precision, and patience. Deep tech—the fusion…
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Read more: The Evidence We Needed: Establishing the First Benchmark for Swiss VC ReturnFor years, institutional investors have cited the same obstacle when asked about venture capital allocation: insufficient performance data. Without a credible benchmark, Swiss pension funds…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Switzerland’s AI-Powered Response to the Workplace Mental Health CrisisOne in three sick notes in Switzerland stems from mental health issues, with workplace stress as the primary culprit. As the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Read more: Beyond Early Stage: The Rise of the Swiss Scale Up EngineFor years, the global narrative regarding European innovation has been consistent: excellent research, strong early-stage formation, but a fragmentation that hampers growth. However, new data…
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NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency Response
Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency ResponseWhere humans cannot safely reach, such as in burning buildings, on collapsed structures, or atop windswept industrial towers, Swiss drones are redefining what is possible.…
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Read more: So Far, We Feed the Roots, but Others Reap the HarvestSwitzerland reigns as the world’s innovation champion. Yet Joanne Sieber, CEO of the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, warns against complacency. In this interview, she…
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Read more: Project Switzerland: 20 outstanding entrepreneurs for next-gen market leadersSwitzerland is consistently hailed as the world champion of innovation. Yet, the critical challenge remains: scaling these innovations into enduring, global companies. Many promising Swiss…
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Read more: Spacetek Technology Secures CHF 9.6M to Bring Swiss Space Tech to Global SemiconductorsIn the global race for semiconductor dominance, yield and efficiency are the ultimate currency. As manufacturers push for nanometer precision, the margin for error effectively…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Biotech Battles Superbugs – Deep Tech Solutions to Antibiotic ResistanceModern medicine faces an existential threat: multi-resistant bacteria. As vital antibiotics “no longer work”, infections once easily treated are becoming life-threatening, and routine procedures like…
