Five startups embark on a new journey with ESA BIC Switzerland
Summary
The new cohort in the ESA BIC Accelerator program is working on solutions addressing challenges across robotics, additive manufacturing, and environmental intelligence. Selected startups receive technical assistance from industry and research partners, business support, and access to a wide network. The cohort brings together a diverse group of the program will support them with resources, advice, and a collaborative community.Niatsu the Zurich-based startup founded by Jakob Tresch and Marius Semm is modernizing CO calculations with satellite data. The solution is suitable for tracking biodiversity, detecting pathogens for public health, optimizing agricultural practices, strengthening biosecurity or guiding resilient urban planning.RoBoa the ETH Spinoff developed a flexible, autonomous robot with a growing-based locomotion, allowing it to maneuvre through tight, unpredictable spaces, collecting essential data to enhance safety and minimize downtime. Its soft, pneumatic structure enables safe navigation over long distances, while its modular design adapts to various industrial and rescue applications.gamma.earth offers AI solutions for Earth Observation and remote sensing, with 10x super-resolution for multispectral and hyperspectral satellite imaging data.