Zurich – Six start-ups are part of the 20th cohort of ESA BIC Switzerland, the local incubator of the European Space Agency operated by ETH Zurich. The young companies benefit from up to 200,000 euros in funding for customized business support.
(CONNECT) A total of six start-ups are taking part in the 20th edition of ESA BIC Switzerland, according to a press release. The funding program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) supports start-ups that use space technologies for applications on Earth or vice versa. In addition to up to 200,000 euros in funding, the companies receive support from experts from research and industry for two years, as well as access to the international network of ESA BIC Switzerland, as also mentioned in an article by startupticker.
Tethys Robotics from Zurich and Stellar Alpina from Dübendorf ZH are developing space-related vehicles. Tethys Robotics uses space-based navigation for underwater drones that can be used for inspections, mapping and search and rescue missions. Stellar Alpina develops lunar transportation systems and compact rocket engines for use in space.
Lepto GmbH from Dübendorf and nordfen from Zurich work with satellite-based data. Lepto, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), controls electromagnetic signals using ultra-thin optical terahertz components. This technology is intended to improve satellite connections and future 6G communication systems. Nordfen uses satellite images and geodata to create 3D simulation environments with scenario generation supported by artificial intelligence.
Emissium from Sion uses space-based data to analyze the electricity emissions of companies. Real-time data on energy consumption should help to reduce emissions and costs. Minysa from Neuchâtel develops space-qualified power electronics based on gallium nitride, including integrated circuits and power modules to improve the reliability of electronic systems in space.
Interested start-ups can still apply for the 21st edition of the Accelerator until October 31, 2026. Swiss start-ups that are less than five years old and develop space-related technologies can take part. ce/ja
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