Swiss space ecosystem
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 DownloadMap Swiss Space Ecosystem (PDF, 480 KB). Please contact us if something is missing.
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.
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).
Student space association led by ETH students, working on rockets, cubesats, propulsion systems, and other space related projects.
Swissmem has a dedicated group for Space (SSIG), and ETH is a guest.
Swiss Committee on Space Research (CSR), part of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), coordinates and stimulates space research in Switzerland.
Space campus enables the contribution of young talents in space technologies relevant to the Swiss Armed Forces.
Led by EPFL. Bringing together industry and academic institutions to foster space technologies. ETH is a member.
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.