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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 addressing satellite operations, positioning accuracy, cybersecurity, and Earth observation. Most are ESA BIC alumni or current participants, concentrated in Lausanne and surrounding regions, with funding patterns reflecting a mix of venture capital, grants, and recent token-based mechanisms.
The cohort ranges from established firms founded in the 1990s to emerging ventures focused on drone airspace management and decentralized positioning networks. Recent funding activity includes major grants from the European Space Agency, strategic venture rounds, and non-dilutive support for AI-powered applications in satellite systems.
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Involi
Lausanne · €6.3M disclosed funding
Involi operates a real-time air traffic surveillance platform for drone operations and airspace management, with particular focus on medical air mobility through the SAFIR-Med project. The Lausanne-based startup has received multiple seed investments and recently announced VistaTrack, capturing attention in the evolving U-space services sector.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€27.4M disclosed funding
Onocoy operates a community-powered network of GNSS reference stations providing high-precision positioning corrections using blockchain technology. The startup secured a major non-dilutive grant from the European Space Agency's NAVISP Element 2 program in mid-2025 for AI-powered fraud detection development, alongside strategic Web3 investor backing.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Diramics
Steinhaussen · founded 2016 · €424k disclosed funding
Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications using InP HEMT technology. Founded in 2016 in Steinhaussen, the company has participated in EU-funded research programs and recently joined the Move2THz project to advance next-generation receiver components.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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CYSEC
Lausanne · €6.5M disclosed funding
CYSEC provides cybersecurity solutions for satellite systems and confidential computing applications, addressing secure telecommunications and data handling across ground and space domains. The Lausanne firm has raised multiple funding rounds and recently received a 100,000-euro prize from the EUSPA CASSINI Challenges competition, with 2025 milestones in its ARCA Trusted OS platform.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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EM Path
Renens · €1.3M disclosed funding
EM Path develops compact RF testing solutions for antenna and phased array characterization, eliminating the need for traditional anechoic chambers. Based in Renens, the company is a current ESA BIC participant and has received accelerator funding and Venture Kick support to commercialize its satellite antenna development tools.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Cfs Engineering
Lausanne · €4.5M disclosed funding
CFS Engineering provides computational fluids and structures engineering services for aerospace applications, with expertise in multidisciplinary optimization. The Lausanne-based firm has received EU grant funding for projects including AGILE 4.0 and CFD4SALTO focused on collaborative aircraft development and reusable launch vehicles.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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Sarmap
Purasca · founded 1998 · €525k disclosed funding
Sarmap develops Earth observation software and services using SAR and optical remote sensing data for applications including dam stability monitoring and infrastructure analysis. Founded in 1998 in Purasca, the company has participated in Horizon 2020 projects and recently released SARscape 6.3 while contributing to the EVIDERI project.
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 Earth observation applications, including forest biomass mapping and positioning-reflectometry techniques. Founded in 1995 in Gumligen, the company participates in Horizon and H2020 projects addressing climate research and carbon monitoring.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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