Startup Rankings
Top Aerospace Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 20 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland hosts 20 notable aerospace startups spanning propulsion, satellites, components, and space services. The ecosystem is heavily represented by ESA Business Incubation Centre alumni and current participants, with concentrations in Lausanne, Zurich, and surrounding cantons. Funding patterns show significant variation, from seed-stage companies supported by ESA BIC to Series C rounds in the tens of millions.
Recent activity demonstrates growing investment and deployment milestones. Neural Concept raised $100 million in Series C funding, PAVE Space secured $40 million for in-space logistics, and multiple companies achieved operational launches or major partnership announcements in 2025-2026. The mix of deep-tech hardware, software platforms, and ground segment services reflects a maturing ecosystem moving beyond concept validation.
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Neural Concept
Lausanne · €127M disclosed funding
Neural Concept develops AI-powered software for engineering design and simulation across industries. The company closed a $100 million Series C in late 2025 and recently set aerodynamics benchmarks with its enterprise platform.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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PAVE Space
Villeneuve · founded 2024 · €40M disclosed funding
PAVE Space provides in-space logistics and propulsion systems for orbital operations. Founded in 2024 and ESA BIC-current, the company raised $40 million in a seed round led by Visionaries Club and Creandum and won the PERL 2026 Trophy.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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EH Group Engineering
Nyon · founded 2017 · €21.8M disclosed funding
EH Group Engineering manufactures compact hydrogen fuel cell systems for marine, aviation, and space applications. An ESA BIC alumnus founded in 2017, the company raised $16.8 million in Series A led by Safran Group.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Involi
Lausanne · €385k disclosed funding
Involi operates a real-time air traffic surveillance platform and receiver network for drone operations and airspace management. The ESA BIC alumnus has secured European funding for U-space and medical air mobility projects including SAFIR-Med.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Klepsydra Technologies
Zug · €386k disclosed funding
Klepsydra Technologies develops edge AI software frameworks for space, robotics, and aerospace with ESA qualification. The Zug-based company has multiple Horizon Europe projects underway and recently announced a strategic partnership with BrainChip.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Menhir Photonics
Dübendorf · founded 2018 · €1.3M disclosed funding
Menhir Photonics manufactures ultrafast femtosecond laser systems for timing, quantum technology, and microwave generation. The company received a NASA contract in 2025 and unveiled new production facilities in August.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€940k disclosed funding
Onocoy provides a decentralized GNSS correction data network using blockchain for high-precision positioning. The ESA BIC alumnus secured $940,000 in strategic funding from Ryze Labs and the European Space Agency in 2024.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Clearspace
Renens · founded 2018 · €50k disclosed funding
Clearspace offers in-orbit servicing for satellite inspection, life extension, and debris removal missions. The Renens-based ESA BIC alumnus announced the PRELUDE debris removal mission with ESA in January 2026 and completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €103k disclosed funding
Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications. The ESA BIC alumnus received support from Horizon 2020 and ETH Zurich.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Prometheus Life Technologies
Dübendorf · founded 2018 · €266k disclosed funding
Prometheus Life Technologies develops human tissue organoids in microgravity for pharmaceutical testing and regenerative medicine. The Dubendorf-based ESA BIC alumnus won the 3rd Humans In Space Challenge and has secured seed funding.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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NovoViz
Neuchâtel · €150k disclosed funding
NovoViz manufactures single-photon SPAD sensors for high-sensitivity imaging in aerospace and quantum applications. The Neuchatel-based ESA BIC alumnus won a Venture Kick award and launched its first SPAD camera to space.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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DPhi
€150k disclosed funding
DPhi provides an on-orbit compute platform hosting hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites. The ESA BIC alumnus launched Clustergate-1 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 in March 2025 and secured pre-seed funding.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Coactum
Bex · €242k disclosed funding
Coactum develops satellite positioning and movement solutions for Earth orbit operations and high Earth orbits. The Bex-based ESA BIC alumnus received ESA BIC Switzerland incubation support.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Cfs Engineering
Lausanne · €1.5M disclosed funding
CFS Engineering provides computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic simulation services for aerospace applications. The Lausanne firm has received multiple Horizon 2020 research grants including AGILE 4.0 and COLOSSUS projects.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Saphyrion SaGL
Bioggio · €838k disclosed funding
Saphyrion designs and manufactures radiation-hardened ASICs and GNSS systems for space applications including urban air mobility. The Bioggio company has secured Horizon 2020 funding for projects including ATOS and GIMS.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Sarmap
Purasca · founded 1998 · €175k disclosed funding
Sarmap develops Earth observation software and services using synthetic aperture radar and optical remote sensing data. Founded in 1998, the Purasca company has participated in Horizon 2020 research initiatives including STEADY.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Aeds
Martigny Croix · €503k disclosed funding
Aeds is an engineering consulting firm specializing in computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic simulations for space transportation. The Martigny-Croix company has received Horizon 2020 funding for entry system research including SENECA and MEESST.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Chirp Light
Thalwil · €234 disclosed funding
Chirp Light develops 4D FMCW LIDAR sensor technology for autonomous navigation and docking in space. The Thalwil-based ESA BIC-current company received ESA BIC Switzerland investment.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Ligentec
Ecublens · founded 2016
Ligentec manufactures photonic integrated circuits for LiDAR, datacom, quantum computing, and space communications. The Ecublens-based ESA BIC alumnus founded in 2016 is advancing integrated photonics collaboration with X-FAB.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Spacetek Technology
Gümligen · founded 2008 · €15 disclosed funding
Spacetek Technology develops time-of-flight mass spectrometers for semiconductor manufacturing and space applications. The Gumligen company founded in 2008 secured CHF 9.6 million in financing in December 2025 and is expanding globally.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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