ESA BIC Startups in Switzerland: Incubatees & Alumni (2026)

Neural Concept develops AI-powered software that optimizes product design and simulation for industries including aerospace and automotive. The Lausanne-based firm raised $100 million in Series C funding from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and others, positioning it as a leader in computational engineering for complex design workflows.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

PAVE Space provides in-space logistics and propulsion systems for orbital operations, helping businesses deploy and maintain satellite constellations. Founded in 2024 and based in Villeneuve, the company closed a $40 million seed round led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, making it among the fastest-growing ESA BIC incubatees.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EH Group Engineering manufactures compact hydrogen fuel cell stacks for marine, aviation, and stationary power applications, with systems designed for both terrestrial and space use. The Nyon-based company raised $16.8 million in Series A funding led by Safran Group and has secured additional pre-series funding from strategic investors.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Involi provides real-time air traffic surveillance and GNSS receiver networks for drone operations and airspace management, enabling safe urban air mobility. The Lausanne firm has received multiple European research grants and recently expanded its low-altitude surveillance service to Dallas, signaling commercial traction.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Klepsydra Technologies develops edge AI software frameworks optimized for space, robotics, and aerospace applications with ESA flight qualification. Based in Zug, the company has secured European research funding and recently announced a strategic partnership with BrainChip Holdings while pursuing additional venture investment.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Onocoy operates a decentralized GNSS correction data network using blockchain to deliver high-precision positioning for industrial and commercial applications. The company secured $1.5 million in non-dilutive ESA NAVISP funding for AI-powered GNSS fraud detection and has attracted Web3-focused strategic investors.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

a-metal manufactures safe and compact metal 3D printing systems designed specifically for the space industry. The Zurich-based company raised $2.63 million in seed funding led by QBIT Capital in 2025 and is currently active in the ESA Business Incubation Centre.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NovoViz develops single-photon avalanche photodiode sensors for high-sensitivity imaging applications including aerospace and quantum technology. The Neuchatel firm has raised $1.9 million total and achieved a historic milestone by launching a SPAD camera into space in June 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NematX engineers high-precision industrial 3D printers using liquid crystal polymers to manufacture spacecraft components both on Earth and in orbit. Based in Zurich, the company has raised $1.46 million and recently secured strategic investment from Japanese materials firm Polyplastics.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

DPhi Space develops on-orbit compute platforms that host hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites, reducing launch and integration costs. The company raised CHF 2.1 million in pre-seed funding and demonstrated AI language model inference aboard a live orbiting satellite in April 2026.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Diramics manufactures ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications receivers. Founded in 2016 and based in Steinhaussen, the company has received grants from Horizon 2020 and ESA BIC Switzerland to advance its RF amplifier technology.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Menhir Photonics builds industrial-grade ultrafast femtosecond laser systems for timing, quantum technology, and microwave generation in space and terrestrial markets. The Dubendorf firm secured a growth loan from UBS in 2024 and is expanding manufacturing capacity for next-generation 6G and quantum applications.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Coactum develops in-space transportation solutions using small standalone satellites to enable access to high Earth orbits and beyond. The Bex-based company has received ESA Boost co-funding and ESA BIC Switzerland support for propellant storage system development.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

ClearSpace provides in-orbit servicing for satellite inspection, life extension, and space debris removal missions. Founded in 2018 and based in Renens, the company has secured ESA service contracts and Series A funding from OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures, with consolidation of its GEO life extension mission underway.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Prometheus Life Technologies produces human tissue organoids in microgravity for pharmaceutical testing and regenerative medicine applications. Located in Dubendorf, the company secured seed funding from ESA BIC Switzerland and recently won the Orbital Reef Starter Innovation Challenge.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EM Path offers RF testing solutions for antenna and phased array characterization that eliminate the need for bulky anechoic chambers. The Renens-based firm received CHF 150,000 in Venture Kick seed funding in 2024 and is currently active in the ESA Business Incubation Centre.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Chirp Light develops compact 4D FMCW LIDAR sensors for robust autonomous approach and docking of spacecraft in extreme lighting conditions. The Thalwil company is currently supported by the ESA Business Incubation Centre and has received ESA BIC Switzerland investment.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Davos Instruments manufactures high-precision solar radiometry instruments and measurement equipment for ground and space-based earth observation applications. Founded in 2016, the Davos-based firm has received ESA BIC Switzerland investment and recently spun off NiviLux GmbH.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Spacetek Technology adapts time-of-flight mass spectrometer technology from space missions for semiconductor manufacturing process monitoring and fluid and gas surveillance. Based in Gumligen, the company closed CHF 9.6 million in series funding in 2025 and is expanding globally.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Flybotix manufactures inspection drones for confined spaces with extended flight times and AI analytics, serving both planetary missions and industrial earth applications. The Swiss-based company secured close to $10 million in Series A extension funding in 2025 and recently launched its second-generation ASIO X drone.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC