ESA BIC Startups in Switzerland: Incubatees & Alumni (2026)

Neural Concept develops an AI-powered engineering platform that helps teams optimize product design and simulation across multiple industries including aerospace and automotive. The Lausanne-based company has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs and recently announced 100% enterprise customer growth.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Ligentec manufactures photonic integrated circuits for applications including satellite communications, LiDAR, and quantum computing. The Ecublens company, founded in 2016, has secured funding from EU industrial silicon photonics projects and joined the Swiss Quantum Hub.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

PAVE Space develops in-space logistics and propulsion systems for orbital operations, founded in 2024. The Villeneuve startup raised $40 million in a seed round led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, and has secured a launch slot on a SpaceX mission.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Involi provides real-time air traffic surveillance and drone management services through its VistaTrack platform. The Lausanne company has established partnerships with industry players and operates a receiver network for airspace management.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EH Group Engineering develops hydrogen fuel cell stacks and systems for marine, aviation, and stationary power applications, including space use cases. Founded in 2017 in Nyon, the company has raised over $32 million and recently entered a joint development agreement with Advent Technologies.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Flybotix manufactures inspection drones for confined spaces with extended flight times and AI analytics, serving both industrial and planetary mission applications. The Swiss company raised close to $10 million in a Series A extension round in 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Klepsydra Technologies develops edge AI software frameworks for space, robotics, and aerospace applications with ESA qualification. The Zug company has secured seed funding from Spicehaus Partners and receives support from Horizon Europe programs including collaborations with Ramon Space and ETH Zurich.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Onocoy operates a decentralized GNSS correction data network using blockchain technology for high-precision positioning applications. The company completed a token generation event in 2025 and secured a non-dilutive ESA NAVISP grant for AI-powered fraud detection development.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NovoViz manufactures single-photon SPAD sensors for high-sensitivity imaging systems used in aerospace and quantum applications. The Neuchatel company won the Prix BCN Innovation 2026 award and has raised $2 million in funding.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NematX develops on-earth and in-orbit 3D printing systems for high-performance polymer space components using liquid crystal polymers. Founded in 2020 in Zurich, the company has secured investments from Japanese partners and multiple Swiss sources.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

a-metal manufactures safe, compact, and affordable metal 3D printing machines designed specifically for the space industry. The Zurich company raised $3.6 million in seed funding in 2025 and has begun attracting pilot customers.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

CompPair Technologies develops self-healing composite materials and repair technology for aerospace and mobility applications. Founded in 2020 in Lausanne, the company secured 6.2 million euros in a growth funding round in February 2026 from existing shareholders and Zurcher Kantonalbank.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Spacetek Technology applies time-of-flight mass spectrometer technology from space missions to industrial process monitoring and fluid and gas surveillance. Founded in 2008 in Gumligen, the company secured 9.6 million Swiss francs in growth financing in November 2025 including equity and loan support.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications. The Steinhaussen company, founded in 2016, has received grants and joined EU-funded research projects.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Menhir Photonics develops ultrafast femtosecond laser systems for timing, quantum technology, and microwave generation applications. Founded in 2018 in Dubendorf, the company received US Air Force grants and announced a new manufacturing facility in 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

CYSEC provides cybersecurity solutions for satellite systems and confidential computing applications. The Lausanne company has raised 4 million Swiss francs in seed extension funding and won 100,000 euros from the European Union Agency for Space Programme in the CASSINI Challenges competition.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

DPhi Space provides an on-orbit compute platform hosting hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites to make space access more affordable. The company raised 2.1 million Swiss francs in a pre-seed round in February 2025 and completed its first mission in March 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Chirp Light develops 4D FMCW LIDAR sensors for autonomous spacecraft approach and docking that operate reliably in extreme lighting conditions. The Thalwil company has received 936,000 euros in ESA BIC grant funding for sensor development.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Coactum develops satellite positioning and movement solutions for in-space transportation and Earth orbit operations. The Bex company received ESA Boost program co-funding for propellant storage system development.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EM Path provides RF testing solutions for antenna and phased array characterization without requiring bulky anechoic chambers. The Renens company received accelerator and incubator funding totaling 400,000 USD from ESA BIC Switzerland and other regional innovation programs.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC