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Top Ground Segment Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 8 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland's ground segment ecosystem features eight companies spanning satellite communications, Earth observation, positioning, and supporting technologies. Based across Lausanne, Gumligen, Purasca, and other Swiss cities, these firms range from established consultancies founded in the 1990s to recent startups backed by ESA BIC acceleration programs.
The sector shows strong public funding support, with multiple companies drawing European Space Agency grants and Horizon program contributions. Recent activity includes partnership expansions, product releases, and government contracts that signal growing commercial traction in space infrastructure and data services.
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Involi
Lausanne · €2.2M disclosed funding
Involi operates a real-time air traffic surveillance platform designed to manage drone operations and airspace coordination, with particular focus on medical air mobility applications. The Lausanne-based firm, an ESA BIC alumni, has secured multiple funding rounds and recently partnered with Skyway to advance digital infrastructure for air traffic management.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€14.8M disclosed funding
Onocoy built a decentralized network of GNSS reference stations that provides high-precision positioning corrections using blockchain technology. The ESA BIC alumni company closed a major token generation event and received multiple non-dilutive grants from the European Space Agency's NAVISP Element 2 program for AI-powered fraud detection development.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €239k disclosed funding
Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise amplifiers and transistor technology for space ground stations and satellite communications receivers. Founded in 2016 in Steinhaussen, the ESA BIC alumni company has participated in Horizon 2020 projects and recently joined the EU-funded Move2THz initiative.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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EM Path
Renens · €700k disclosed funding
EM Path provides RF testing solutions that characterize antennas and phased arrays without requiring traditional anechoic chambers, accelerating satellite antenna development. Based in Renens, the current ESA BIC participant has raised funding from ESA BIC Switzerland, Venture Kick, and regional venture sources since mid-2024.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Cfs Engineering
Lausanne · €2M disclosed funding
CFS Engineering delivers computational fluid dynamics and structural optimization services for aerospace applications, supporting multidisciplinary design workflows. The Lausanne firm has received substantial European Union grant funding and participates in multiple Horizon 2020 research projects including AGILE 4.0.
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 for infrastructure monitoring and deformation analysis. Founded in 1998 and based in Purasca, the company participates in Horizon 2020 projects focused on satellite data applications.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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CYSEC
Lausanne · €32 disclosed funding
CYSEC provides cybersecurity solutions designed for satellite systems and confidential computing applications in telecommunications. The Lausanne-based ESA BIC alumni company has received recent contracts from the French Space Agency and European Space Agency for governmental data protection and secure network qualification.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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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 Earth observation applications. Founded in 1995 and based in Gumligen, the firm participates in Horizon research programs including NextGenCarbon and COREGAL focused on forest and biomass assessment.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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