Our Affiliated Startups & Service Partners

external page RoBoa utilizes AI to revolutionize confined space entry, from industrial inspections to search and rescue missions. This snake-like, modular robot offers exceptional maneuverability and autonomy, making it ideal for challenging environments. Employing cameras, laser scanners, and IMUs for precise localization and mapping (SLAM), RoBoa gathers crucial situational awareness. Its AI provides real-time data analytics and steering support, enabling the robot to autonomously navigate user-defined paths. In industrial settings, RoBoa inspects pipes for cracks and defects with computer vision, reducing costly downtimes. Targeting sectors like power, chemicals, oil & gas, and pharma, RoBoa is committed to leading in robotic solutions for harsh environments, aiming to minimize industry disruptions and save lives in disasters.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Roland Siegwart

external page Rapidata offers a rapid and scalable solution for obtaining human feedback and data annotation, processing over 100,000 inputs per hour across various data types, including images, videos, and text. Its applications range from anomaly detection and generative AI benchmarking to sentiment analysis and named entity recognition. With global reach and cost-effective pricing, Rapidata provides targeted annotations in specific regions and demographics. The seamless API integration supports Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), enhancing AI systems with real-time human insights to ensure efficiency and alignment with human standards.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Eliott Ash

external page 44ai optimizes documentation in the healthcare sector by developing custom AI solutions. They allow healthcare professionals to focus on patient care by reducing administrative burdens, inefficiencies, operational costs, and critical errors. 44ai structures data—audio, reports, scans—according to international standards for applications like report generation, copilot assistance, and guideline suggestion. Using open-source Foundation Models, 44ai ensures precise, secure data handling with full AI stack control. Designed for seamless integration via the 44ai API, this technology upholds Swiss precision. 44ai aims to revolutionize healthcare by enabling professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Luca Benini

external page Sentinus uses deep-learning-based smart cameras for automated quality control in manual assembly in several industrial applications, focusing specifically on action recognition during assembly processes. Their smart cameras are based on neural networks for computer vision and low-cost hardware for cost-efficient scalability. Sentinus automatically detects assembly actions, documents critical assembly steps, provides feedback about the successfully completed steps, and instructions on upcoming ones.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Mirko Meboldt

external page Askantis develops innovative solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on generative AI and causal AI. They are working on technologies that enhance decision-making processes by enabling deeper understanding and manipulation of complex data structures. Askantis aims to deliver AI tools that can generate data-driven insights with a higher degree of accuracy and reliability, catering particularly to industries where precise causal inference is critical.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Günther Dissertori, Prof. Nicolai Meinshausen

external page UTHEREAL.ai specializes in creating AI representations that help accelerate decision-making and enhance collaboration. They utilize advanced search, curation, and an LLM trained on data at the individual level. Their platform distills vast amounts of data into curated knowledge, empowering organizations by enabling members to create digital representations accessible to others. This fosters efficient communication and continuity in team knowledge. Additionally, UTHEREAL integrates with various APIs and environments, allowing for seamless workflow automation and enhanced creative processes through their UTHEREAL SDK. Their focus is on high accuracy, security, privacy, and customizable generative AI solutions.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Joachim Buhmann

external page MoonAI is a cutting-edge AI-driven platform designed to empower investment professionals with sophisticated tools to improve their investment decision-making processes. It focuses on enhancing due diligence, refining investment strategies, and streamlining risk assessment and portfolio management through detailed analytics. By leveraging AI for deep data insights and optimized performance evaluations, MoonAI supports investors in recognizing and capitalizing on high-potential opportunities efficiently. The platform integrates knowledge from data science, economics, law, and ethical AI, providing a well-rounded solution tailored for the investment industry.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Elliott Ash
 

external page House of Charts revolutionizes medical documentation by automating administrative processes with advanced AI technology. They improve the healthcare offerings of hospitals in an inpatient stay setting. They generate clinical documentation from patient data in a privacy-preserving manner. This innovation enables medical staff to focus more on patient care rather than administrative tasks. House of Charts offers a variety of services such as automated creation of discharge reports, medical coding, and the generation of various medical reports and documents. Their solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing clinical information systems, enhancing efficiency across various medical specialties.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Elliott Ash
 

external page askEarth has developed a robust answer engine using a proprietary Geospatial Intelligent Agent that gives tailored solutions in the moment. This engine harnesses satellite imagery, meteorological models, and various unique planetary datasets to provide real-time, tailored responses to textual inquiries or API prompts. It offers a comprehensive overview of past events, current happenings around the globe, and predictions for future developments. Their product suite includes askEarth AI, which delivers AI-driven business intelligence, askEarth Explore for intuitive satellite data interaction, and askEarth API for easy integration of satellite data into existing systems. The startup boasts the fastest computational infrastructure capable of handling millions of queries simultaneously, supported by a cloud-based, parallel processing system. It emphasizes customization, security, and compliance to meet various industry needs, from government to business.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Benedikt Soja

external page ANYbotics is a tech company that specializes in developing autonomous robots for industrial applications. Their key product is ANYmal, a quadrupedal robot designed to navigate challenging environments typically found in industrial settings. ANYmal is equipped with advanced sensors and AI-driven software, enabling it to perform tasks such as inspection, data collection, and surveillance in areas that might be unsafe or inaccessible for humans. The robot's unique mobility and autonomous capabilities allow it to adapt to a variety of terrains and conditions, making it suitable for industries like energy, oil and gas, and chemical plants. In summary, ANYbotics focuses on creating robotic solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and data quality in industrial operations. Its commitment to value creation, safety, sustainability, and efficiency drives its ambitious team towards pioneering the future of robotics in heavy industries globally.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Marco Hutter

external page Swiss-Mile Robotics collects insights and eases labor with its innovative approach of connecting the physical and digital worlds using autonomous robots. They offer wheeled-legged robots for diverse environment navigation. These robots tackle labor shortages, cut costs, enhance safety, and provide superior insights, automating tasks to prevent human errors and reduce labor. Swiss-Mile's robots stand out for their advanced mobility, speed, and substantial payload capacity. Focusing on versatility and efficiency, Swiss-Mile's solutions—the Robotic Mule for carrying and the Robotic Watchdog for advanced monitoring—automate routine tasks, improve safety and deliver operational insights, all while navigating and performing tasks seamlessly in any terrain.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Marco Hutter

external page SynSense is the leading provider of neuromorphic intelligence and application solutions globally. Born from over 20 years of research at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, SynSense specializes in the commercialization of neuromorphic technology, focusing on edge computing with ultra-low power and latency ASICs and IP blocks. Aiming to revolutionize commercial neuromorphic chips for neuromorphic intelligence solutions, SynSense leverages its expertise in low-power circuit design and machine learning. Offering full-stack neuromorphic engineering services, it provides custom silicon design solutions tailored to specific industrial and consumer applications. SynSense is dedicated to advancing neuromorphic technology, leading the sector's development, and enhancing future human well-being.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Giacomo Indiveri

external page iniVation, known for its high-performance, bio-inspired vision systems, brings to the table ultra-low latency, efficiency, and the first neuromorphic systems used in space and Antarctica. SynSense has merged with iniVation in an acquisition, to create the first global end-to-end neuromorphic sensing and processing powerhouse. This merger harnesses their shared technology and expertise to revolutionize intelligent vision applications in consumer electronics, robotics, aerospace, and automotive industries.The combined entity, known as the SynSense Group, will offer a comprehensive portfolio, from vision sensors and stand-alone processors to integrated compute-in-sensor devices. Their groundbreaking work, coupled with SynSense's processing capabilities, positions the SynSense Group at the forefront of neuromorphic technology innovation, ready to meet diverse global market needs.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Tobi Delbruck

external page Kora Labs' mission is to reduce the environmental impact of intensive agriculture using artificial intelligence. They aim to democratize precision agriculture by focusing on sustainable farming practices for farms of all sizes. They develop agriculture management tools to protect vital resources like groundwater and soil. Their AI-driven solutions, like the Efficient AI Nutritionist for Crops, optimizes fertilizer use, reducing waste and increasing yields. Kora Labs is committed to making sustainable agriculture a practical reality, combining efficiency with environmental responsibility.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Andreas Krause, Prof. Joachim Buhmann

external page ClimaLinks provides cutting-edge weather intelligence software solutions, striving to empower businesses by turning weather data into actionable insights for effectively managing weather-related opportunities and risks. ClimaLinks transforms weather forecasts into dynamic tools for decision-making, offering tailor-made solutions for various sectors including construction, agriculture, and retail. Their services like Weather Relations Management System and Data-as-a-Service turn complex weather data into practical insights, enhancing efficiency and safety in weather-sensitive industries. They focus on usability and advanced technology, helping businesses navigate and prosper in fluctuating climates to make informed decisions.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Daniela Domeisen

external page Manukai specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions with its flagship product, the CAM Copilot, streamlining the CNC machining process. This innovative tool optimizes CAD design conversion into machine instructions, drastically reducing programming times by up to 80%, decreasing tool wear, and enhancing production quality and speed. Through its software platform, Manukai simplifies data processing from shop floor devices, offering seamless integration to improve efficiency without altering existing systems. Manukai's mission is to bridge design and production, revolutionizing manufacturing with efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Torbjörn Netland

external page Dynius empowers businesses across industries to embrace Artificial Intelligence by offering cutting-edge AI-driven SaaS products and top-tier consulting services. They primarily cater to the financial services industry with a particular focus on Generative AI. Their virtual employee, ySathi is a versatile, AI-powered virtual assistant designed to boost employee productivity and enables employees to have a greater focus on more value-adding and creative activities.

Affiliation year: 2024
Affiliation connection: Prof. Thomas Hofmann

external page mimic automates complex labor tasks through an innovative platform, combining dexterous, humanoid robotic hands with artificial intelligence trained on human observations. Their robotic hands are versatile, capable of handling a broad range of tasks with various grasp types and motions. The design is cost-effective and user-friendly, employing gesture-based controls and reinforcement learning to minimize programming needs.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Robert Katzschmann

external page Resmonics leverages years of research in clinical and real-world environments including homes, offices, and hospitals to address unmet issues in occupational health, patient health and productivity. Their IoT device, Quorum, combines patented acoustic AI with an array of ambient air quality sensors. This innovation reimagines the way lung diseases are monitored, assessed and treated by providing objective, clinically meaningful, and real-time information to patients and medical professionals.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Elgar Fleisch

external page breathe medical AG develops affordable and high-quality ventilators tailored for low-resource settings. Their breathe ventilator is an easy-to-use device, designed for short-term critical care in challenging environments where patients have limited access to quality emergency services. Dedicated to safe patient care and capacity building, the company also provides digital training for emergency care providers.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Melanie Zeilinger

external page Tethys Robotics is the developer of the world's first underwater drone that’s capable of operating in challenging conditions like rivers and tidal currents. Their innovative solution offers automated robotic inspections and investigations, making underwater tasks cost-efficient and risk-eliminating for divers.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Roland Siegwart

external page Scanvio Medical is at the forefront of researching intelligent algorithms for medical ultrasound and will help millions of women to get a faster diagnosis of endometriosis.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Joachim Buhmann
 

external page irmos technologies maximizes the safe life of buildings and bridges based on monitoring data. They develop software that translates vibrations of buildings and bridges due to wind or traffic into structural health metrics for predictive maintenance planning.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Eleni Chatzi

external page Pathmate Technologies AG create behavior-based, data-driven digital coaches that assist people dealing with chronic illnesses. Their vision is to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being, leading to longer and healthier lifespans. Furthermore, they provide hybrid solutions that not only benefit patients but also support therapists and healthcare providers.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Elgar Fleisch

external page RTDT Laboratories is a digital doctor for wind turbines. They develop deeptech hardware and software-as-a-service for condition and structural health monitoring and diagnostics for wind turbines.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Eleni Chatzi

external page Gravis Robotics turns heavy construction machines into intelligent and autonomous robots. Their unique combination of learning-based automation and augmented remote control lets one operator safely conduct a fleet of machines in a gamified environment—from anywhere in the world.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Marco Hutter

external page AlpineAI is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensible, trustworthy and powerful LLM technologies for companies and cutting-edge research. Their shared vision is to advance the field of AI while upholding the role of humans in the face of monumental advances in technology and society.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Benjamin Grewe

external page Showzone is the AI-powered presentation delivery platform to engage your audience. Easily integrate into your routine and benefit from audience participation, one-click summaries, and effective lead conversion.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Ulrik Brandes

external page UpCircle is a cleantech startup at the forefront of digitizing the waste industry.
They leverage machine learning and AI to monitor waste streams to provide transparency and detailed analytics to all stakeholders in the value chain.
By partnering with businesses and waste management companies, they aim to create a circular economy that maximizes the reuse of waste and minimizes environmental impact.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Dr. Marco Hutter

external page Calvin Risk is on a mission to enable Artificial Intelligence. They empower enterprises with the required and compliant governance and risk management tools, as well as resources to accelerate the implementation and adoption of AI systems. This implies helping organizations to govern, risk assess, and risk manage all of their AI algorithms across their entire lifecycle – from use-case evaluation and model selection, through development, deployment, operations & monitoring.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Josef Teichmann

external page MyoSwiss leverages robotics, functional textiles, and AI to create exomuscles--the next generation of wearable technologies to support and augment human movement. Their flagship product, the Myosuit, is an active orthosis that supports people with locomotion tasks of everyday life. MyoSwiss is committed to using cutting-edge technology to help people tap into their full potential.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Robert Riener

external page Akina builds AI-powered medical software to enable connected physiotherapy at home. Their AI motion coach uses the webcam in typical smart devices to analyze patient movements and to provide real-time guidance. With a unique, gamified user journey, Akina maximizes therapy adherence and patient enjoyment.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Robert Riener

external page Methodds uses state-​of-the-art machine learning and AI methods to generate Real World Evidence (RWE) in healthcare. By using Real World Data (RWD) with millions of patients they are able to find new drug safety issues, assess drug effectiveness, or find new indications for already approved drugs.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Andrea Burden

external page Roboto AI is building an AI Data Engine to search, transform and aggregate multi-modal sensor and log data. Their SaaS platform enables the next generation of Robotics and Industry 4.0 companies to scale, improve safety and reduce data engineering costs.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Davide Scaramuzza

Currently, around a third of all crops are lost before harvest due to pests and diseases. external page SUIND aims to bring global crop losses to zero by using a combination of computer vision, deep learning, smart sensing and drone technology. Their team provides farmers with easy-to-use solutions that help increase yields and reduce environmental impact.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Davide Scaramuzza

external page AISOT is providing solutions in the financial services space, developing time specific and reliable forecasts for trading and investment professionals.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Dirk Helbing, Prof. Ce Zhang

 

Currently over 90% of people in the world are affected by bad air quality, causing about about 8.8 million deaths worldwide. external page Air-Cloud e is closing the loop from air quality data to air pollution control. They propose a closed-loop solution that uses machine intelligence for environmental analysis and control to provide accurate and explainable analysis results, as well as intelligent control solutions.

Affiliation year: 2023
Affiliation connection: Prof. Lothar Thiele

external page Aegis Rider develops Augmented Reality (AR) systems for motorcyclists to deliver AI generated content intuitively to the rider. We enable a safer and more enjoyable motorcycle experience.

Affiliation year: 2022
Affiliation connection: Prof. Luc Van Gool

external page Syntheticus is committed to making synthetic data generation easy: The company empowers data exchange and helps their customers overcome limitations in data access, scarcity, and bias - at scale.

Affiliation year: 2022
Affiliation connection: Prof. Markus Gross

external page external page Vision Unified Technologies AG helps manufacturers to automatize their most complex visual inspection processes. The autonomous visual inspection system the company developed learns from human operators how to detect defects and adapt to changes in the inspection process.

Affiliation year: 2022
Affiliation connection: Prof. Luc Van Gool

The external page EthonAI Manufacturing Analytics System (MAS) is a powerful software suite to achieve operational excellence at scale. The MAS creates a common context across disparate factory data sources, analyzes data with the latest AI techniques, and makes the results accessible in a suite of interoperating applications.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Stefan Feuerriegel, Prof. Torbjørn Netland

Legal teams are more overloaded than ever: suffering from slow processes and inefficiencies, they spend a vast amount of time working on tedious low-level tasks that can be automated with external page DeepJudge.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Thomas Hofmann, Prof. Elliott Ash

The mission of external page LatticeFlow is to change the way the next generation of AI systems are built. If we are to use AI in our businesses, at doctor’s offices, on our roads, or in our homes, we need to build AI systems that companies and users can trust.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Martin Vechev, Prof. Andreas Krause

external page AI Retailer Systems develops Computer Vision based SaaS solution to convert convenience retail spaces with minimal sensors and deployment costs into autonomous stores enabling ultra-convenient shopping without queues or self-scan, eliminating shoplifting while providing detailed analytics to streamline point of sale (POS) & back-office operations.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Konrad Schindler

external page Modulos vision is to take a data-centric approach to AI and simplify any company's journey with their easy-to-use and low-code platform. They enable diverse teams with the domain expertise to build and deploy effectively state-of-the-art ML solutions.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Ce Zhang

external page Lakera is working on one of the greatest challenges of our time: ensuring that AI is transparent, safe, and trustworthy. Their product combines proven systems and safety engineering principles with cutting-edge AI methods to empower organizations to launch their products efficiently, with more confidence, and reliability at the core.

Affiliation year: 2021
Affiliation connection: Prof. Thomas Hofmann

external page external page Dübelstein Consulting is our official insurance partner and will offer free and independent insurance advisory services to our spin-offs and startups. Their comprehensive support will include risk assessment, coverage recommendations, and guidance through the entire insurance process. This invaluable service will ensure our innovators have the right protection in place, allowing them to focus on their groundbreaking work with peace of mind.

external page Google and the ETH AI Center have partnered to advance AI research and co-host events, blending their expertise to push AI boundaries. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, share knowledge, and stimulate groundbreaking research in AI, marking a significant step towards addressing societal challenges through technological advancements.

external page Walden Catalyst is a venture capital firm helping early-stage companies build the next generation of businesses in deep tech. Their team of innovators and entrepreneurs who are passionate about disruption and committed to excellence, gives startups access to a large network of experts eager to help build and scale the companies of the future.

external page Lakestar has already invested in many European companies with AI at their core. The new Corporate Partnership with ETH AI Center will allow a stronger interchange of industrialized ideas and emphasize Lakestar's support in the next generation of AI startups.

external page Founderful and the ETH AI Center have partnered to support early-stage AI start-ups with access to a broad entrepreneurial and venture capital network. This partnership offers connections to experienced founders, investors, and industry experts, providing tailored growth support. Start-ups will also gain insights from the ETH AI Center's leading AI research. The collaboration blends academic innovation with practical business guidance to accelerate AI ventures.

external page QBIT Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Zurich, with an office in Los Angeles. They focus exclusively on investing in Swiss startups. QBIT Capital is pioneering a disruptive approach to capital investment, aiming to identify and nurture emerging business opportunities with substantial long-term potential. Their mission is to drive innovation, support entrepreneurship, and create impactful value through strategic investments and partnerships.