Swiss space ecosystem

ETH Zurich and Space Initiatives in Switzerland

The following shows space initiatives where ETH Zurich has the lead or is involved.

For an overview of other national initatives, as well as universities with groups doing space research in Switzerland, check out the document Download Map Swiss Space Ecosystem (PDF, 480 KB). Please contact us if something is missing.

ESA BIC Logo

Business incubation program for startups with a "space connection". With ESA and a large partner network, ESA BIC CH offers an extensive support package plus 200k EUR. 

external page Website ESA BIC Switzerland

SXS Logo

SXS is the platform for the promotion of space. EPFL is the leading house and ETH is one of four partners. SXS can help to bring your technology early in line with the ESA roadmap (contact Deborah below).

external page Website SXS

ARIS Logo

Student space association led by ETH students, working on rockets, cubesats, propulsion systems, and other space related projects.

external page Website ARIS

Swissmem SSIG Logo

Swissmem has a dedicated group for Space (SSIG), and ETH is a guest.

external page Website Swiss Space Industries Group

scnat Logo

Swiss Committee on Space Research (CSR), part of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), coordinates and stimulates space research in Switzerland.

external page Website CSR - SCNAT

Space Campus Logo

Space campus enables the contribution of young talents in space technologies relevant to the Swiss Armed Forces.

external page Website Space Campus

SpaceInnovation Logo

Led by EPFL. Bringing together industry and academic institutions to foster space technologies. ETH is a member.

external page Website Space Innovation


Restricted resources

The internal page (for ETH members only) contains access to a list of space related funding opportunities in Switzerland and beyond. More content to follow.

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