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Top Ground Segment Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 9 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland hosts nine ground-segment aerospace startups spanning satellite communications, Earth observation, cybersecurity, and RF testing. Most are ESA BIC alumni, reflecting strong support from the European Space Agency's business incubation programme. Funding models vary from venture capital to EU research grants and non-dilutive sources.
The cohort ranges from established firms like Sarmap (founded 1998) to recent accelerator entrants like EM Path. Their focus areas include precise positioning networks, low-noise components, antenna characterization, and SAR data processing - all critical infrastructure for modern space operations and downstream applications.
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Involi
Lausanne · €8.1M disclosed funding
Involi provides real-time air traffic surveillance and receiver networks for drone operations and airspace management. The Lausanne-based firm is an ESA BIC alumnus that has secured funding from Venture Kick and strategic investors, and recently launched VistaTrack while announcing partnerships with industry players including High Lander and Skyway.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€34.3M disclosed funding
Onocoy operates a community-powered GNSS reference station network delivering high-precision RTK corrections using blockchain technology. An ESA BIC alumnus, the company received significant non-dilutive grants from the European Space Agency's NAVISP Element 2 programme and completed a Token Generation Event in July 2025.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €662k disclosed funding
Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications using indium phosphide technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Steinhaussen, the ESA BIC alumnus has received grants from Horizon 2020, ESA BIC Switzerland, 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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CYSEC
Lausanne · €6.5M disclosed funding
CYSEC develops cybersecurity solutions for satellite systems and confidential computing applications across space and ground infrastructure. The Lausanne-based ESA BIC alumnus has raised multi-million franc seed extensions led by Line Break Capital and received a 100,000 euro award from the European Union Agency for Space Programme in the 2026 CASSINI Challenges competition.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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EM Path
Renens · €2.3M disclosed funding
EM Path offers RF testing solutions for antenna and phased array characterization, eliminating the need for traditional anechoic chambers. Based in Renens and currently enrolled in the ESA BIC Switzerland programme, the startup has received support from ESA BIC Switzerland, Venture Kick, and regional innovation programmes totalling hundreds of thousands of USD.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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MinWave Technologies
Crissier · €630k disclosed funding
MinWave Technologies develops metamaterial RF components and SATCOM terminals for LEO and GEO satellite connectivity using subwavelength engineering. The Crissier-based ESA BIC alumnus has secured funding from Venture Kick Stage awards and Foundation for Technological Innovation loans to commercialise its compact microwave device technology.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Cfs Engineering
Lausanne · €11.4M disclosed funding
CFS Engineering provides computational fluid dynamics and structures engineering services for aerospace applications including reusable launch vehicles. The Lausanne firm has attracted multi-million euro EU research funding and grant awards, with ongoing involvement in projects like CFD4SALTO and the Colossus EU-funded initiative.
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, with applications in infrastructure monitoring and deformation analysis. Founded in 1998 and based in Purasca, the company has participated in multiple Horizon 2020 research projects and maintains active software product releases.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Gamma Remote Sensing Research And Consulting
Gumligen · founded 1995
Gamma Remote Sensing develops SAR software and microwave remote sensing instruments for research and commercial applications in biomass mapping and climate monitoring. Established in 1995 in Gumligen, the company collaborates on HORIZON and H2020 projects and has recently formed a strategic partnership with Earth Big Data LLC.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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