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Top Ground Segment Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 8 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland's ground segment startup ecosystem spans eight companies working across satellite communications, Earth observation, positioning, and airspace management. These firms are concentrated in regions like Lausanne and the central plateau, with a mix of young ventures and established players dating back to the mid-1990s.
Funding patterns show a heavy reliance on European research grants, particularly Horizon and H2020 programs, alongside strategic investments in positioning and cybersecurity. Five companies hold ESA BIC alumni or current status, reflecting strong institutional support for the sector's growth.
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Involi
Lausanne · €385k disclosed funding
Involi operates a real-time air traffic surveillance platform and receiver network designed for drone operations and urban airspace management. Based in Lausanne, the company participates in multiple EU-funded projects including U-EXPAND and SAFIR-Med, and recently advanced to the final five in the GENIUS NY business accelerator alongside strategic partnerships with airport operators and monitoring service providers.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€940k disclosed funding
Onocoy operates a decentralized GNSS correction network that uses blockchain technology to deliver high-precision positioning data. The company secured a 940,000 USD strategic funding round in 2024 with backing from Ryze Labs and the European Space Agency, and won the TOP 100 Public Award in Engineering at the 2024 Swiss Startup Awards.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €103k disclosed funding
Founded in 2016 and based in Steinhaussen, Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space communications and remote sensing receivers. The company has received support from Horizon 2020, ESA BIC Switzerland, and ETH Zurich, enabling development of components that improve receiver performance at higher frequencies.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Cfs Engineering
Lausanne · €1.5M disclosed funding
CFS Engineering in Lausanne provides computational fluid dynamics and structural optimization services for aerospace applications. The company has secured over 1.5 million EUR in H2020 contributions across multiple collaborative research projects focused on aircraft design, propulsion, and advanced optimization workflows.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Sarmap
Purasca · founded 1998 · €175k disclosed funding
Operating since 1998 from Purasca, Sarmap develops Earth observation software and services based on synthetic aperture radar and optical remote sensing data. The company applies SAR interferometry techniques to monitor surface deformations and infrastructure stability, supported by H2020 research funding.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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CYSEC
Lausanne · €6 disclosed funding
CYSEC is an ESA BIC alumni company based in Lausanne offering cybersecurity solutions for satellite systems and secure telecommunications. Recent achievements include a seed extension round led by Line Break Capital and a contract award from the French Space Agency in 2025, alongside recognition for its ARCA SATCOM solution.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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EM Path
Renens
EM Path, based in Renens and currently enrolled in ESA BIC, develops a compact RF testing solution for antenna and phased array characterization that eliminates the need for traditional anechoic chambers. The company has received support from Venture Kick to accelerate satellite antenna development.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Gamma Remote Sensing Research And Consulting
Gumligen · founded 1995
Established in 1995 and headquartered in Gumligen, Gamma Remote Sensing develops SAR software and microwave remote sensing instruments for research and commercial applications. The company participates in EU-funded initiatives including NextGenCarbon, focusing on biomass mapping and forest management using satellite-based positioning and reflectometry.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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