Post by Gebert Rüf Stiftung

Switzerland continues to prove its strength as a global frontrunner in future technologies 🇨🇭 The newly released Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026 by Deep Tech Nation Switzerland together with Kickfund, Startupticker.ch, Founderful and Dealroom.co confirms what many in the ecosystem already sense: momentum is building fast. Three insights that stand out: 💸 Capital flows where innovation is: 63% of Swiss venture capital is invested in deep tech – the highest share globally, ahead of both the US and China. With $1,470 per capita, Switzerland ranks among the global top 3 and leads Europe. 🤖 Robotics & AI are driving the next wave: Since 2022, these two fields have seen the strongest growth in startup creation. Today, 1 in 4 new deep tech startups in Switzerland is focused on AI. 🎓 From lab to market – faster than anywhere else: ETH Zurich and EPFL lead Europe in venture-backed deep tech spinouts. Switzerland stands out in translating cutting-edge research into successful companies at scale. As a partner of Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, Gebert Rüf Stiftung is excited to be part of an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving and gaining global relevance. What we are witnessing is a structural shift: breakthrough research is no longer staying in the lab – it is becoming globally competitive businesses. The next crucial step? Ensuring that these companies have access to long-term growth capital to fully scale on the world stage. 👉 Dive into the full report: https://lnkd.in/ectGB4rn