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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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SWISSto12 raises US$70 Million to meet growing multi-orbit demand
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Borobotics secures CHF2.5 million from a Canadian funding agency
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Ipsen to acquire Memo Therapeutics for up to EUR 700 million
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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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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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Terra Quantum partners with Apex.AI on quantum-safe security
Swiss startup Terra Quantum and California-based Apex.AI have demonstrated a quantum-safe security solution for long-lived, cloud-connected software-defined systems. The joint solution is designed to help…
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startupticker.ch: Terra Quantum partners with Apex.AI on quantum-safe security- Terra Quantum and Apex.AI demonstrated a quantum-safe security solution using NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography.
- The solution maintains compatibility with existing software while preparing organizations for future quantum computing threats.
- Mission-critical aerospace, defense, and infrastructure systems need post-quantum security now as today's devices will outlast current standards.
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Exclaim Robotics raises USD 4.95 million for data centre repair robots
Exclaim Robotics has emerged from stealth with a USD 4.95 million pre-seed round co-led by Founderful and Playfair. The Zurich-based startup is building autonomous mobile…
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startupticker.ch: Exclaim Robotics raises USD 4.95 million for data centre repair robots- Exclaim Robotics raised $4.95M to build autonomous robots for hazardous maintenance tasks in AI data centres, addressing 800V DC power system safety risks.
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Two Swiss biotechs clear US regulatory steps for heart and nerve therapies
HAYA Therapeutics has won Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for its lead cardiac fibrosis candidate, while Oculis has received FDA…
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startupticker.ch: Two Swiss biotechs clear US regulatory steps for heart and nerve therapies- HAYA Therapeutics received FDA Fast Track designation for HTX-001, an antisense oligonucleotide for cardiac fibrosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Oculis can cross-reference existing data to expand Privosegtor into acute multiple sclerosis relapse treatment, per FDA feedback.
- Privosegtor showed positive Phase 2 data in optic neuritis and uses the same 3mg/kg dose across MS relapse types.
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AB2 Bio receives USD 30 million from Nippon Shinyaku
Lausanne-based AB2 Bio has received a USD 30 million payment after Japanese pharmaceutical company Nippon Shinyaku exercised its option to commercialise Tadekinig alfa in the…
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startupticker.ch: AB2 Bio receives USD 30 million from Nippon Shinyaku- AB2 Bio received $30M from Nippon Shinyaku exercising its Tadekinig alfa US commercialization option, with up to $600M in milestone and royalty payments.
- Tadekinig alfa, a recombinant IL-18 binding protein, treats rare monogenic hyperinflammatory syndrome by neutralizing excess IL-18.
- The drug has FDA breakthrough therapy and rare pediatric disease designations, making it eligible for a priority review voucher.
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Ahead Health raises USD 10 million and opens first markets outside Switzerland
Zurich-based Ahead Health has raised USD 10 million in a round led by Vienna-based 3VC and existing investor RTP Global, and is using the capital…
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startupticker.ch: Ahead Health raises USD 10 million and opens first markets outside Switzerland- Ahead Health raised $10M led by 3VC and RTP Global to expand its AI preventive healthcare platform from Switzerland into Germany and the Netherlands.
- The platform combines full-body MRI, 80+ biomarker blood tests, and AI analysis to detect silent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases early.
- Ahead Health partners with 20+ clinics and labs, using repeat testing against individual baselines for personalized disease prevention.
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Quantonation leads USD 25.5 million seed round for ETH spin-off ZuriQ
ZuriQ has raised USD 25.5 million in a seed round to scale the trapped-ion quantum processors it is building on a two-dimensional chip architecture. The…
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startupticker.ch: Quantonation leads USD 25.5 million seed round for ETH spin-off ZuriQ- ZuriQ raised $25.5M for trapped-ion quantum processors using a novel 2D chip architecture eliminating junction bottlenecks.
- ZuriQ demonstrated a 3×3 array of nine controlled ions, the largest 2D trapped-ion array, using standard manufacturing.
- ZuriQ's static magnetic field design enables ions to move freely in any direction, overcoming 1D architecture limitations.
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Neurimmune closes licensing deal of up to USD425 million
Neurimmune announced today that it has sold a portion of its royalty interest in cliramitug to Royalty Pharma for up to $425 million, including $125…
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startupticker.ch: Neurimmune closes licensing deal of up to USD425 million- Neurimmune sold cliramitug royalty interest to Royalty Pharma for up to $425M, with $125M upfront.
- Non-dilutive funding supports Neurimmune's R&D while Alexion/AstraZeneca develops cliramitug for ATTR-CM.
- Royalty Pharma receives 3-4% royalties on cliramitug sales plus milestone payments.
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Hilo closes Series B extension round to fuel US expansion
Hilo secured a Series B extension round, totaling $19 million in new funding and bringing its total funding to date to over $119 million. The…
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startupticker.ch: Hilo closes Series B extension round to fuel US expansion- Hilo raised $19 million in Series B extension funding led by Dell Family Office, totaling $119 million.
- Hilo Core captures 30-35 daily blood pressure readings via wearables, addressing hypertension in nearly half of U.S.
- Hilo Core launches July 21, 2026 for $89.99 hardware plus $149.99 annual subscription, HSA and FSA eligible.
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Swiss Startup Aionic Labs selected for funding initiative by Germany's federal agency SPRIN-D
Aionic Labs is one of ten selected teams for the "Next Frontier AI" funding initiative and will receive around three million euros in funding in…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss Startup Aionic Labs selected for funding initiative by Germany's federal agency SPRIN-D- Aionic Labs secured €3M in initial funding from Germany's SPRIN-D to develop AI models for time series data, with potential total of €26.5M.
- Aionic Labs' Time-Series Language Models analyze sensor data from hospitals, factories, power grids, and finance to detect issues and aid decisions.
- Technology from ETH Zurich and Stanford research fills a gap: existing AI models struggle with continuous measurement and sensor signals.
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AELER eyes oncoming large-scale roll-out
AELER, the Swiss start-up specializing in sustainable smart logistics, is set to scale up to industrial level in the coming months. To meet the demands…
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startupticker.ch: AELER eyes oncoming large-scale roll-out- AELER raised over CHF 22 million since 2022 and appointed new CEO Benoit Dumont, former DHL regional CEO, for scaling.
- AELER's shipping container solution cuts logistics costs by 10-20% and CO₂ by 20%, with 95% gains in air-to-sea shifts.
- AELER doubled yearly shipment volumes, serves 10+ major clients including P&G, and partners with top-25 freight forwarder Rhenus.
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CDDS secures seed capital for further development steps
Defense startup CDDS (Counter Defense Drone Systems) has secured Swisscom Ventures as an investor in a seed funding round. With the fresh capital, the startup…
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startupticker.ch: CDDS secures seed capital for further development steps- CDDS, a Zurich defense startup founded in 2025, secured seed funding from Swisscom Ventures for autonomous kinetic interceptor drones.
- Small drones pose growing security threats to airports and energy facilities, creating demand for cost-effective defense solutions.
- CDDS manufactures interceptor drones with integrated chips and sensors across Switzerland, Norway, and partner facilities for scalable protection.
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Switzerland tops the European Innovation Scoreboard once again
Europe's innovation performance continues to improve, with the EU's overall score rising by 11.6 percentage points since 2019, according to the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard…
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startupticker.ch: Switzerland tops the European Innovation Scoreboard once again- Switzerland leads EU innovation at 141.3% of average, excelling in research and talent but lacking government R&D support.
- EU innovation improved 11.6 points since 2019, with Sweden, Denmark, and Netherlands as top-performing member states.
- Switzerland's venture capital spending fell 7.7 points in 2026, signaling weak business R&D financing support.
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Read more: Swiss AI Enters a New Era: inait SA and the Rise of Digital BrainsSwiss AI startup inait is redefining artificial intelligence by building digital brains—software systems that simulate human reasoning. Backed by Microsoft and rooted in neuroscience from…
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Read more: CUTISS: A Swiss Techbio Champion Ready to Lead the Global Health RevolutionCUTISS is reshaping the future of skin surgery with denovoSkin™, a groundbreaking techbio innovation born in Switzerland. As it nears global commercialization, CUTISS highlights both…
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Read more: Success Story: Péter FankhauserANYbotics’ Péter Fankhauser takes on Boston Dynamics with robot dogs built for dangerous inspections—backed by $60M and global clients.
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Read more: Millions for Research but no Money for Growth: Swiss Startups are Looking Abroad for InvestorsTranslated from NZZ, this article explores why Swiss startups often seek growth capital abroad despite strong local innovation roots.
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Read more: How Swiss Startups are Making Their Mark on Agentic AIDiscover how Swiss startups are leading the crowded agentic AI space with cutting-edge, goal-driven AI agents tailored for finance, law, gaming, and software—powered by scientific…
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Venture Capital: The 2025 EU Deep Tech ReportEurope’s deep tech ecosystem has become a potent driver of innovation, standing strong despite broader venture capital market fluctuations. Switzerland is gaining recognition as a…
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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…
