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Lighthouse Tech specializes in designing smart eyewear frames aimed at individuals with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders. Their innovative product detects obstacles above the waist and alerts users through soft haptic vibrations. The eyewear is crafted to resemble conventional frames or sunglasses, ensuring that users do not compromise on style while benefiting from enhanced safety and mobility. By combining functionality with fashion, Lighthouse Tech promotes independent outdoor navigation, ultimately fostering a greater sense of self-sufficiency and well-being for its customers.

Ovomind is focused on transforming the gaming experience by integrating emotional interaction through innovative technology. The company has developed smart emotion computing wristbands that utilize sensors to detect players' emotional states from biosignals. This data is processed in real-time via a cloud-based algorithm, allowing game developers to adapt gameplay and streaming experiences based on the user's emotions. By centering on the human experience, Ovomind aims to create a new generation of user experience that enhances engagement and interactivity in video games. This approach seeks to redefine how players connect with games and with each other, fostering a more immersive and emotionally resonant gaming environment.

Ovomind is focused on transforming the gaming experience by integrating emotional interaction through innovative technology. The company has developed smart emotion computing wristbands that utilize sensors to detect players' emotional states from biosignals. This data is processed in real-time via a cloud-based algorithm, allowing game developers to adapt gameplay and streaming experiences based on the user's emotions. By centering on the human experience, Ovomind aims to create a new generation of user experience that enhances engagement and interactivity in video games. This approach seeks to redefine how players connect with games and with each other, fostering a more immersive and emotionally resonant gaming environment.

Sensemodi develops an AI-powered smart wearable device that assesses joint health, particularly focusing on the knee and other joints. By utilizing a combination of thermal, acoustic, and kinematic data, the device provides a quick evaluation of joint conditions. This innovative technology aims to prevent disabilities and reduce the socioeconomic burden associated with musculoskeletal disorders. The wearable allows users to conveniently monitor their joint health, facilitating access to improved healthcare treatments and promoting proactive management of joint-related issues.

Bottneuro specializes in developing non-invasive therapies for patients with early to moderate-stage Alzheimer's Disease. The company utilizes its NENI technology platform to create stimulation protocols that employ electrical stimulation of neurons and glial cells in the brain. Additionally, Bottneuro's innovative brain therapy system incorporates plant-based components and features a 3D-printed cap designed for continuous monitoring and targeted delivery of active substances. This approach aims to address the specific needs of Alzheimer's patients, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and improving treatment outcomes.

Biped.ai focuses on enhancing accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals through its innovative smart harness. This device employs autonomous navigation technology to guide users by delivering intuitive feedback via spatial sounds and vibrations. Designed to be worn comfortably, the harness can be secured around the waist, chest, or attached to a white cane, providing an effective complement to traditional mobility aids like guide dogs and canes. Biped.ai aims to empower users by helping them detect obstacles and navigate their environments more confidently and independently.

Resmonics, established in October 2020 as a spin-off from ETH Zürich and the University of St. Gallen, specializes in privacy-friendly acoustic artificial intelligence designed to analyze soundscapes in various environments. Its primary focus is on detecting symptoms of infectious lung diseases, particularly for chronic disease management and monitoring respiratory symptoms. The company's flagship product line, Quorum, integrates this AI technology with air quality sensors and noise analytics to foster healthy and productive working conditions. Additionally, Resmonics develops tools that provide objective, clinically validated insights into respiratory health, offering early warnings for potential crises and enhancing patient care through mobile applications.

Rea Diagnostics specializes in developing non-invasive diagnostic technology aimed at assessing the risk of preterm birth. The company's primary product is a smart pad equipped with an embedded sensor that detects proteins indicative of labor. This device incorporates a microfluidic system, a biosensing unit, and a readout system, enabling the identification and quantification of biomarkers present in vaginal fluid. The results are communicated through a mobile application, allowing healthcare professionals to make timely and informed decisions regarding the risk of premature birth. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Rea Diagnostics addresses the need for more efficient diagnostics in the preterm birth market, ultimately supporting better outcomes for mothers and infants.

Mithras Technology is engaged in the development of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that convert human body heat into usable electricity. The company's innovative wearable equipment harnesses the temperature difference between the skin and the surrounding air to charge an integrated battery, facilitating energy transfer to connected mobile devices. By focusing on sustainable energy solutions, Mithras Technology aims to transform perceptions of energy consumption and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Nutrix is a Swiss health-tech company founded in 2019 and based in Basel. It specializes in developing a nanosensor that is placed on the tooth to measure glucose levels in saliva, providing a non-invasive method for users to monitor their health. This technology is integrated with an external application that tracks food intake and offers dietary advice, aiming to aid in the prevention of diabetes. Nutrix combines artificial intelligence with wearables to create cost-effective healthcare solutions. In 2025, the company plans to introduce CortiSense, a non-invasive cortisol monitoring sensor that has already received a CES Innovation Award, further expanding its portfolio of health monitoring technologies. Through its innovative approach, Nutrix enables users to manage their health conditions effectively without the need for frequent medical consultations.

epyMetrics AG is a Swiss health analytics company that specializes in developing diagnostic wearable solutions aimed at monitoring the body's heat balance. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Zurich, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to continuously and non-invasively track their thermoregulation. Its technology detects early signs of heat stress, facilitating the prevention of heat-related accidents. The wearable device captures vital signs, including sweat rate and total sweat loss, providing crucial data that allows industries to identify the risk of heat exhaustion. By offering personalized safety benchmarks, epyMetrics aims to enhance safety protocols and reduce costs associated with heat-related incidents.

OptiChroniX is a Swiss digital health solution company focused on enhancing brain health through early intervention. The company develops digital health interventions that combine biomedical, behavioral, computing, and engineering research, which are accessible via smartphones. These interventions allow patients to personalize and monitor their brain health by integrating data from various wearables. By offering tailored coaching, OptiChroniX aims to improve health literacy and medication adherence, addressing modifiable risk factors linked to cognitive decline, particularly in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related co-morbidities. The company's mission is to optimize lifestyle choices and make healthcare more effective, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Auxivo AG is a company based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializing in the development and manufacturing of wearable exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed to support and protect workers engaged in physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. By reducing strain and fatigue, Auxivo's exoskeletons enhance worker safety and overall well-being, helping to prevent injuries and improve productivity in the workplace. The company's focus on creating accessible and effective solutions aims to ensure that workers can perform their duties with greater ease and security.

Spectroplast AG is a Swiss company specializing in the additive printing of pure silicones, offering innovative solutions for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, wearables, industrial components, soft robotics, art, and entertainment. Founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Spectroplast has developed a unique technology, known as SAMT, that allows for the 3D printing of industry-standard silicones with high precision and performance, without the need for molds. This process not only saves costs and time but also results in zero waste. The company provides a range of silicones with Shore hardness from A0 to A80, available in various colors and transparent options, catering to the specific needs of clients in medical and industrial applications. Through its focus on bridging cutting-edge research and market demands, Spectroplast aims to deliver customized soft material products that meet high performance and quality standards.

Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

IDUN Technologies AG is a Swiss neurotechnology startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced biosensors for wearable devices. The company’s flagship product, DRYODES, features dry conductive electrodes that facilitate bio-potential monitoring, including electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG). IDUN Technologies aims to integrate neuroscience into everyday products, allowing connected devices to understand and respond to users' emotional needs through real-time neuro-markers. By developing innovative biosensor technology and a comprehensive neurofeedback value chain—from electrode manufacturing to product integration—IDUN enables industries to harness brain signal monitoring for enhanced user experiences. The company's Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform exemplifies this approach, utilizing in-ear EEGs to provide actionable insights that improve product design and interaction. Through this integration of emotion intelligence and connected devices, IDUN Technologies aspires to foster a more connected and empathetic world.

Nanoleq AG, established in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric cables using stretchable electronics. As a spinoff from ETH Zurich, the company focuses on integrating electronic functionalities into textiles, particularly for health monitoring. Its products utilize advanced conductive silicone technology to create soft sensors capable of recording vital signs such as heartbeat, electrocardiograms, and breathing patterns through comfortable and washable garments. These sensors are designed for various applications, including healthcare, sports, and workwear, with the aim of setting a standard in the health-monitoring textile market. Nanoleq is committed to facilitating the rapid development and widespread adoption of smart textiles across multiple sectors, including robotics and aerospace.

Ultra Low Power GPS improves the power consumption of GPS by orders of magnitude. It allows for satellite navigation technology to be applied in energy restricted situations such as wearable devices. Ultra Low Power GPS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

IDUN Technologies AG is a Swiss neurotechnology startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced biosensors for wearable devices. The company’s flagship product, DRYODES, features dry conductive electrodes that facilitate bio-potential monitoring, including electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG). IDUN Technologies aims to integrate neuroscience into everyday products, allowing connected devices to understand and respond to users' emotional needs through real-time neuro-markers. By developing innovative biosensor technology and a comprehensive neurofeedback value chain—from electrode manufacturing to product integration—IDUN enables industries to harness brain signal monitoring for enhanced user experiences. The company's Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform exemplifies this approach, utilizing in-ear EEGs to provide actionable insights that improve product design and interaction. Through this integration of emotion intelligence and connected devices, IDUN Technologies aspires to foster a more connected and empathetic world.

Nanoleq AG, established in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric cables using stretchable electronics. As a spinoff from ETH Zurich, the company focuses on integrating electronic functionalities into textiles, particularly for health monitoring. Its products utilize advanced conductive silicone technology to create soft sensors capable of recording vital signs such as heartbeat, electrocardiograms, and breathing patterns through comfortable and washable garments. These sensors are designed for various applications, including healthcare, sports, and workwear, with the aim of setting a standard in the health-monitoring textile market. Nanoleq is committed to facilitating the rapid development and widespread adoption of smart textiles across multiple sectors, including robotics and aerospace.

Rowcus is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing innovative navigation aids for rowers. The company offers a system featuring a proximity sensor that detects objects ahead and a haptic feedback chest belt, allowing rowers to intuitively sense their surroundings. This technology enhances safety by providing advanced warning of potential collisions and includes an automatic light for visibility. Rowcus aims to make rowing safer and more efficient with its user-friendly design, addressing the unique challenges faced by rowers on the water.

Scewo AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative electric wheelchairs tailored for individuals with mobility impairments. The company has developed a unique stair-climbing wheelchair that integrates both wheels and tracks, allowing for enhanced maneuverability over various terrains, including curbs, tram tracks, grass, and uneven surfaces. This self-balancing wheelchair features an active control system that maintains stability and levelness, enabling users to navigate obstacles with ease. Users can control the chair through a joystick or by shifting their body weight, providing a versatile solution to improve mobility and independence for those with disabilities.

Beyond Robotics specializes in robotic exoskeletons and wearable robotic technology. Its goal is to make this technology accessible and understandable to a wider audience and to facilitate the use and development of robotic exoskeleton products. To achieve this goal, the company offers and develops a range of educational and experimental exoskeleton systems and development kits that will help you get started. Additionally, offers services such as system-development, consultation, education, and talks to further its clients understanding of exoskeleton technology. Beyond Robotics was founded in 2017 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

IDUN Technologies AG is a Swiss neurotechnology startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced biosensors for wearable devices. The company’s flagship product, DRYODES, features dry conductive electrodes that facilitate bio-potential monitoring, including electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG). IDUN Technologies aims to integrate neuroscience into everyday products, allowing connected devices to understand and respond to users' emotional needs through real-time neuro-markers. By developing innovative biosensor technology and a comprehensive neurofeedback value chain—from electrode manufacturing to product integration—IDUN enables industries to harness brain signal monitoring for enhanced user experiences. The company's Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform exemplifies this approach, utilizing in-ear EEGs to provide actionable insights that improve product design and interaction. Through this integration of emotion intelligence and connected devices, IDUN Technologies aspires to foster a more connected and empathetic world.

VAULT creates bespoke mechanical timepieces that fundamentally redefine the mechanical watch.

Darix specializes in developing augmented reality applications and smart glasses aimed at enhancing visibility in challenging environments, such as dark or smoky conditions. The company's innovative thermal vision technology integrates various sensors, thermal cameras, and 3D scanners with cloud-based resources, including IoT sensors. This combination enables professionals, particularly firefighters and technicians, to gain a clearer understanding of their surroundings and effectively tackle complex tasks on-site. Through its focus on augmented reality, Darix aims to improve operational efficiency and safety for its users.

Darix specializes in developing augmented reality applications and smart glasses aimed at enhancing visibility in challenging environments, such as dark or smoky conditions. The company's innovative thermal vision technology integrates various sensors, thermal cameras, and 3D scanners with cloud-based resources, including IoT sensors. This combination enables professionals, particularly firefighters and technicians, to gain a clearer understanding of their surroundings and effectively tackle complex tasks on-site. Through its focus on augmented reality, Darix aims to improve operational efficiency and safety for its users.

Magnes is a spinoff from the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at ETH Zurich, specializing in the development of innovative smart shoes designed to monitor the walking patterns of patients with neurological disorders. These shoes are equipped with advanced sensors that collect data during daily activities, allowing for real-time analysis of gait and movement. The system provides automatic reports and direct haptic feedback to patients, which can help prevent falls and enhance overall safety. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Magnes aims to transform clinical trials and enhance therapeutic efficacy through data-driven approaches that support personalized medication dosages. This technology offers unprecedented biomechanical analytics, potentially improving the quality of care for individuals with neurological conditions.

Magnes is a spinoff from the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at ETH Zurich, specializing in the development of innovative smart shoes designed to monitor the walking patterns of patients with neurological disorders. These shoes are equipped with advanced sensors that collect data during daily activities, allowing for real-time analysis of gait and movement. The system provides automatic reports and direct haptic feedback to patients, which can help prevent falls and enhance overall safety. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Magnes aims to transform clinical trials and enhance therapeutic efficacy through data-driven approaches that support personalized medication dosages. This technology offers unprecedented biomechanical analytics, potentially improving the quality of care for individuals with neurological conditions.

Ava is a company that focuses on enhancing women's health by providing tools for understanding their reproductive cycles and overall well-being. It offers a wearable medical device that includes a sensor bracelet paired with a mobile application and advanced backend technology. This system utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor hormonal changes, accurately track ovulation, and identify potential health issues. By delivering reliable data related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, Ava empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and maximize their physical and emotional potential.

Ava is a company that focuses on enhancing women's health by providing tools for understanding their reproductive cycles and overall well-being. It offers a wearable medical device that includes a sensor bracelet paired with a mobile application and advanced backend technology. This system utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor hormonal changes, accurately track ovulation, and identify potential health issues. By delivering reliable data related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, Ava empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and maximize their physical and emotional potential.

Sensiwall is a company in creation which develops interactive and intelligent training devices for ball sports.

Ceveeo develops a wearable device that tracks and analyzes every step, movement, and different health indicators of animals especially dogs. This device comes with a sophisticated sensor and the accompanying app.

Ava is a company that focuses on enhancing women's health by providing tools for understanding their reproductive cycles and overall well-being. It offers a wearable medical device that includes a sensor bracelet paired with a mobile application and advanced backend technology. This system utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor hormonal changes, accurately track ovulation, and identify potential health issues. By delivering reliable data related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, Ava empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and maximize their physical and emotional potential.

Xsensio is a digital health company focused on addressing the challenge of real-time, continuous monitoring of health parameters. It is developing an innovative Lab-on-Skin wearable device that serves as a miniaturized sensing platform, enabling continuous and real-time analysis of biochemical information at the skin's surface. This technology allows for the precise measurement of various health indicators, such as electrolytes, metabolites, hormones, and proteins, akin to traditional blood tests but in a minimally invasive manner. By providing unprecedented insights during critical health events, Xsensio aims to enhance patient care and shift the healthcare industry from a static to a dynamic approach in health monitoring.

Spectroplast AG is a Swiss company specializing in the additive printing of pure silicones, offering innovative solutions for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, wearables, industrial components, soft robotics, art, and entertainment. Founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Spectroplast has developed a unique technology, known as SAMT, that allows for the 3D printing of industry-standard silicones with high precision and performance, without the need for molds. This process not only saves costs and time but also results in zero waste. The company provides a range of silicones with Shore hardness from A0 to A80, available in various colors and transparent options, catering to the specific needs of clients in medical and industrial applications. Through its focus on bridging cutting-edge research and market demands, Spectroplast aims to deliver customized soft material products that meet high performance and quality standards.

Composyt Light Labs is a company focused on creating ultra-compact wearable display technology that seamlessly integrates with standard eyewear, paving the way for innovative smart glasses. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company aims to enhance the eyewear market by offering not only aesthetic smart glasses but also computer display protection spectacles. These products are designed to assist individuals with vision issues, contributing to eye health while providing quality eye accessories.

Xsensio is a digital health company focused on addressing the challenge of real-time, continuous monitoring of health parameters. It is developing an innovative Lab-on-Skin wearable device that serves as a miniaturized sensing platform, enabling continuous and real-time analysis of biochemical information at the skin's surface. This technology allows for the precise measurement of various health indicators, such as electrolytes, metabolites, hormones, and proteins, akin to traditional blood tests but in a minimally invasive manner. By providing unprecedented insights during critical health events, Xsensio aims to enhance patient care and shift the healthcare industry from a static to a dynamic approach in health monitoring.

CushEar is a startup that develops and markets smart earplugs.

noonee is the world’s first supplier of Wearble Ergonomic Mechatronic Devices (WEMDs). These are simple devices focussed on improving ergonomics in the manufacturing industry, similar to exoskeletons but practical. noonee AG was founded in 2014 in Switzerland. In July 2016, noonee germany GmbH was created as the first step of worldwide roll-out of the Chairless Chair. The device was developed in continuous feedback exchange with corporate clients and end users.

AirWinder is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in the manufacturing of self-inflating pneumatic bicycle tires. The company focuses on innovative technology that enhances the performance of traditional pneumatic tires. By harnessing mechanical energy generated from riding, AirWinder's tires automatically reinflate, allowing users to maintain a consistent pressure within a narrow band at their preferred setting. This unique approach aims to eliminate the need for regular maintenance, making the cycling experience more convenient and efficient for users.

SmartCardia’s platform combines medical wearable technology with Artificial Intelligence to provide unique insights into patient’s health. They have developed SmartNeuralNet, a world-leading machine learning technology that powers their medical wearables. Their mission is to empower the millions of patients with chronic conditions with actionable insights to improve their health.

AirWinder is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in the manufacturing of self-inflating pneumatic bicycle tires. The company focuses on innovative technology that enhances the performance of traditional pneumatic tires. By harnessing mechanical energy generated from riding, AirWinder's tires automatically reinflate, allowing users to maintain a consistent pressure within a narrow band at their preferred setting. This unique approach aims to eliminate the need for regular maintenance, making the cycling experience more convenient and efficient for users.

SmartCardia’s platform combines medical wearable technology with Artificial Intelligence to provide unique insights into patient’s health. They have developed SmartNeuralNet, a world-leading machine learning technology that powers their medical wearables. Their mission is to empower the millions of patients with chronic conditions with actionable insights to improve their health.

Powersens is a company that develops and sells a mobile solution featuring smart electronic shoe insoles. These insoles are designed to address orthopedic ailments by collecting foot data through pressure sensors embedded within the shoe. The technology provides biofeedback and analysis, helping users to monitor their walking patterns and prevent potential orthopedic complications. By integrating innovative sensor technology into footwear, Powersens aims to enhance foot health and improve overall mobility for its users.