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Top Earth Observation Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 7 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland hosts a diverse cluster of seven earth observation startups spanning components, ground-segment software, and space-data analytics. The companies are distributed across multiple cantons, with particular concentration in the ground-segment and remote sensing software domains. Five of the seven have received ESA BIC support, underscoring the European Space Agency's confidence in the sector's technical depth.
Funding patterns reflect a mix of grant-based support through ESA BIC, Horizon 2020, and Venture Kick initiatives, alongside traditional venture rounds. The sector ranges from established players like Sarmap (founded 1998) and Gamma Remote Sensing (founded 1995) to newer entrants like Gamma Earth, indicating sustained interest in earth observation as both a mature and emerging domain.
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €662k disclosed funding
Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise transistors and amplifiers used in space ground stations and satellite communications receivers. The Steinhaussen-based company, founded in 2016, has secured multiple grants through ESA BIC Switzerland, Horizon 2020, and ETH Zurich, and recently joined the EU-funded Move2THz project.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Davos Instruments
Davos · founded 2016 · €445k disclosed funding
Davos Instruments develops high-precision solar radiometry instruments for both ground and space-based measurement applications. Founded in 2016, the company has received support from ESA BIC Switzerland and the Innovation Foundation Graubunden, and has undertaken equipment upgrades for research partners.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Gamma Earth
€171k disclosed funding
Gamma Earth provides AI-driven analytics for earth observation data, with technology designed to increase spatial resolution while preserving spectral accuracy. A current ESA BIC participant, the company recently secured grant funding from Venture Kick in April 2026 to scale its satellite data platform.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Saphyrion SaGL
Bioggio · €3.9M disclosed funding
Saphyrion SaGL designs and manufactures radiation-hardened ASICs and GNSS/INS systems for space and navigation applications. Based in Bioggio, the company has received significant funding through multiple EU research programs including the ATOS and GIMS projects, and recently released upgraded chipsets.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Sarmap
Purasca · founded 1998 · €700k disclosed funding
Sarmap develops earth observation software and services using synthetic aperture radar and optical remote sensing data. Founded in 1998 and based in Purasca, the company participates in H2020 projects like STEADY and has released multiple versions of its SARscape processing software, including recent NISAR support.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Rigi Technologies
Lausanne · €37 disclosed funding
Rigi Technologies builds VTOL drone delivery systems paired with cloud-based logistics management. The Lausanne company, an ESA BIC alumni, has raised 12 million USD in Series A funding and 10 million USD in seed rounds, with recent partnerships announced in medical and enterprise delivery services.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Gamma Remote Sensing Research And Consulting
Gumligen · founded 1995
Gamma Remote Sensing Research And Consulting develops SAR software and microwave remote sensing instruments for research and commercial applications. Founded in 1995 and based in Gumligen, the company participates in EU research initiatives and has released global datasets including JERS-1 SAR mosaics and CCI Biomass maps.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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