Ecosystem
Partners and collaborators.
SSIP works with organisations across research, industry and international ecosystems. Each relationship has a defined scope. Listing an organisation here describes a working relationship with SSIP; it is not an endorsement of SSIP by that organisation.
Partners
The ecosystem is described in two independent dimensions. The relationship type states how an organisation works with SSIP; the support level reflects the scale of its contribution to SSIP programmes. Neither implies exclusivity or endorsement.
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Relationship type
How the organisation works with SSIP — institutional and academic anchors, and strategic or international collaboration partners.
Anchor Partners
The institutional and academic foundations that host, enable and anchor the SSIP ecosystem.
Technopark Luzern
Technopark Luzern is the strategic host and innovation partner of SSIP. As Central Switzerland's leading innovation hub, it provides the physical, institutional and entrepreneurial backbone for SSIP's activities, enabling collaboration between start-ups, scale-ups, industry, academia and public stakeholders.
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HSLU & Biotesc
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), together with Biotesc, the Biotechnology Space Support Center, serves as Academic Anchor Partner of SSIP. HSLU brings strong expertise in engineering, life sciences, applied research, and technology transfer, while Biotesc provides specialized capabilities in biomedical space research, bridging academic excellence and industrial implementation.
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Institutional, research, industrial and international collaboration partners advancing SSIP's cross-border programs.
Lucerne Business
Lucerne Business is the official economic development agency of the Canton of Lucerne, supporting companies, investors and innovators in establishing, growing and internationalizing their activities in Central Switzerland. As a Strategic Network Partner of SSIP, Lucerne Business strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem, facilitates access to industry, public stakeholders and international markets, and reinforces Lucerne's positioning as a leading hub for deep-tech, space and future industries.
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CSEM
Swiss technology innovation center driving applied research and industrial transformation across advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, semiconductors, photonics and life sciences. CSEM bridges science and industry through cutting-edge engineering, technology transfer and high-impact collaboration, accelerating next-generation innovation from Switzerland to global markets.
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CSA, Center for Space and Aviation
The Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein aims to harness the full potential of the New Space Economy for the region and whole Europe, together with its national and international partners. The strategic goals of the Center are aligned with the government council decision on space as a cantonal flagship with economically sustainable impact, and the synthesis report from the federal government, canton, and municipalities about the area development of Dübendorf Airfield. These decisions have long time horizons spanning decades.
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VSH – The Underground Future Lab
VersuchsStollen Hagerbach (VSH) operates The Underground Future Lab, a unique underground research facility in Switzerland. It partners with academia and industry to jointly develop research projects in a modular, adaptable infrastructure for large-scale prototyping and material testing underground, supporting innovation in construction, infrastructure, energy, space analog environments and societal resilience.
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Elara Aerospace
Elara Aerospace develops reusable suborbital launch vehicles for scientific and commercial missions, delivering up to 100 kg to 150–400 km. Through its Starlight series and Hopper VTVL demonstrator, the company advances propulsion, guidance, and autonomous landing technologies, establishing a new European capability in high-frequency, reusable spaceflight.
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Inbound Aerospace
Inbound Aerospace is a space research and technology company developing a Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) based autonomous, unmanned, free-flying, recoverable spacecraft. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Chennai, India, the company enables in-orbit and microgravity-based research, manufacturing and technology demonstrations for customers worldwide, with presence in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
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Inventicia
Basel-based innovation consultancy at the intersection of space and health. Bridges life sciences with the emerging space economy, fostering cross-sector collaboration and extending SSIP's reach into the India–Swiss business corridor.
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Swiss Technova
Swiss Technova is a Swiss engineering and industrialisation partner dedicated to transforming advanced concepts into production-ready systems. With expertise in precision engineering, technology transfer and industrial scaling, it supports deep-tech, aerospace and future-industry ventures in bridging the gap from laboratory innovation to reliable, market-ready manufacturing.
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MER Root Lab
MER Root Lab is a biotechnology research platform based in Cancún, Mexico, developing advanced regenerative medicine systems. Founded by Dr. Adriana Gudiño, the laboratory integrates cellular therapies, hormonal regulation, peptides, exosomes, nutrigenomics and epigenetics to design personalized biological interventions that support longevity, wellness and clinical health applications.
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T-Hub
T-Hub is one of the world's largest startup innovation ecosystems, based in Hyderabad, India. Through its AIC T-Hub SpaceTech Program (Orbit), it accelerates early-stage SpaceTech startups from MVP to commercialisation with expert mentorship, funding support, market access and global networking, strengthening India's space technology ecosystem and international collaboration.
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EuroTube Foundation
EuroTube Foundation is a Swiss research infrastructure of national importance developing sustainable next-generation transport. Founded in 2019, it connects academia and industry to research and validate hyperloop and vacuum transport technologies, operating the DemoTube test facility and developing the AlphaTube 3km high-speed test track in Valais, Switzerland.
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SIA India – Space Industry Association
SIA-India (Satcom Industry Association – India) is the leading national association representing the Indian space and satellite industry. It brings together companies, institutions and stakeholders across satellite communications, launch services, Earth observation, navigation and downstream applications, advocating for progressive space policy and international collaboration. Through its partnership with SSIP, SIA-India strengthens the Indo-Swiss corridor across space industry cooperation, market access and joint innovation.
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CoE SpaceTech
CoE SpaceTech (Center of Excellence in SpaceTech) is a specialized research and innovation center dedicated to advancing space technology, applied engineering and next-generation orbital systems. Working across academia, industry and government, it fosters technology development, talent building and international collaboration in SpaceTech. As a strategic SSIP partner, CoE SpaceTech reinforces the Indo-Swiss ecosystem in advanced space engineering, R&D pathways and joint innovation programs.
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Frontier Space
Frontier Space is a UK space research and technology company industrialising biotechnology R&D and manufacturing in orbit. Backed by the UK Space Agency and Seraphim Space, it develops an in-space bioreactor platform and SpaceLab, an autonomous 'lab-in-a-box' enabling protein crystallisation, cell culture, antibody development and preclinical drug testing in microgravity. As an SSIP partner, Frontier Space connects the orbital economy to life sciences and pharma, opening in-orbit research and biomanufacturing pathways for Swiss and international institutions, and reinforcing SSIP's Life Sciences–Space convergence agenda.
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Swiss Solar Space Company
Swiss Solar Space Company is a Swiss company active in the field of advanced photovoltaic, optical and smart materials technologies, with applications oriented toward space and terrestrial markets. Registered in Switzerland, the company focuses on next-generation space solar systems and orbital infrastructure, contributing to the Swiss deep-tech and New Space ecosystem.
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AkashaLabDI
Indian space-tech company developing expandable space habitats and advanced aerospace structures for future orbital infrastructure. AkashaLabdhi focuses on modular, scalable and sustainable space habitation technologies, bridging aerospace engineering, defense applications and next-generation in-orbit systems.
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Space Philic
Indian space-tech company focused on the design, manufacturing and launch of reusable launch vehicles, with emphasis on sustainable access to space and green propellant technologies. Space Philic strengthens SSIP's Indo-Swiss bridge across launch systems, aerospace engineering and future orbital infrastructure.
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Space Innovation Canada
Space Innovation Canada (SIC) is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on accelerating the validation and commercialization of advanced aerospace, dual-use and space technologies. The organization supports innovation pathways across microgravity, suborbital and high-altitude environments while connecting industry, government, research institutions and commercialization ecosystems. SSIP and SIC are exploring future collaboration opportunities around microgravity, orbital infrastructure, industrial validation pathways and international Canada–Switzerland innovation ecosystems.
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Swiss Mechatronics
Founded in September 2014 as the first mechatronics cluster for the whole of Switzerland, Swiss Mechatronics is the result of an initiative by leading mechatronics companies and the ZHAW Institute of Mechatronic Systems. The cluster brings together key players across the Swiss mechatronics landscape, companies of all sizes, specializations, and research institutes, to foster innovation and add value through strategic networking and technology transfer, strengthening Switzerland as a long-term mechatronics hub.
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WINNIIO
WINNIIO is a Swedish innovation and digital transformation company specializing in Digital Twins, AI-driven systems, Smart Infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 technologies. With a strong focus on sustainability, intelligent ecosystems, and advanced systems integration, WINNIIO develops scalable solutions for smart cities, energy optimization, real estate, and next-generation industrial environments. Through its multidisciplinary and future-oriented approach, WINNIIO supports organizations in accelerating innovation, enhancing operational performance, and building resilient, data-driven infrastructures for a smarter and more sustainable future.
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dpAdvice
AI governance, cybersecurity, AI and data protection management, and information security and commercial matters in defense, security and space sectors.
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One Giant Leap Australia
One Giant Leap Australia is dedicated to advancing STEM and space education, offering transformative opportunities for students and educators. They foster student interest in STEM and provide innovative programs to build a future-ready workforce.
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The scale of an organisation's contribution to SSIP programmes. Support level is independent of the relationship type above.
Platinum Partners
SSIP's highest tier of industrial commitment — strategic technology and industrial leaders shaping the orbital economy alongside SSIP.
Innovian Space
Innovian Space is a space strategy and innovation company with 25+ years of experience supporting research, development, and commercialization in Low Earth Orbit. Platform-agnostic and client-focused, it accelerates discovery and transforms space-based R&D into commercially viable solutions.
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Swiss Fibertec
Swiss Fibertec AG specializes in high-performance carbon fiber composite components for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and defense. A leading Swiss manufacturer in advanced composite materials, supporting next-generation space systems and microgravity applications.
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maxon
Global Swiss leader in high-precision drive systems, robotics and motion control technologies for aerospace, industrial automation, medical and advanced engineering applications. Renowned for Swiss precision and innovation, maxon supports next-generation technologies through cutting-edge engineering, reliability and industrial excellence.
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Deep-tech and specialist partners contributing focused expertise, technology and go-to-market capability.
Tipalo GmbH
Tipalo GmbH is a Swiss deep-tech company focused on the development of Cognitive Edge AI and autonomous systems inspired by biological intelligence. Based near Zurich, the company is developing digital brain architectures with an Artificial Nervous System designed to enable intelligent real-time interaction between AI and physical "bodies" such as buildings, vehicles, robots and future space systems. Tipalo's approach combines self-learning logic structures, autonomous decision-making and edge intelligence to support next-generation applications in smart infrastructure, robotics, industrial automation and future orbital environments. Through its vision for explainable and adaptive AI, Tipalo contributes to the evolution of autonomous technologies across terrestrial and space-related industries.
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SSIP operates as a bridge connecting research institutions, applied engineering labs, industry and strategic global partners.