Switzerland now directs a greater share of its venture capital to deep tech than any other nation, committing more per head than any country in Europe and placing it among the top three worldwide. The finding anchors the Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026, published today by Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, Founderful, Kickfund, Startupticker.ch, and Dealroom.co. The report highlights that the country's companies are now staying to scale, attracting serious capital from global investors.

Deep tech funding surges

Swiss deep tech funding has grown roughly fivefold since 2015 to reach a record $2.6B in 2025. The country allocates 63% of all venture capital to deep tech, the highest share of any country, ahead of China and the United States. At $1,470 invested per capita, Switzerland commits more to deep tech per head than any country in Europe.

Sectoral growth and innovation

The pipeline is shifting toward sectors that dominate global capital. AI and machine learning now account for one in four newly founded Swiss deep tech companies, more than double their previous share. Robotics is growing even faster relative to peers: Switzerland has created 3.5 times more venture-backed robotics startups per capita since 2020 than the United States, and five times more than the UK.

University leadership and foreign investment

ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne are Europe's leading universities for new deep tech spinouts, extending their lead since 2023. Foreign investors supply 88% of Swiss deep tech funding at rounds of $100M and above, against 75% across Europe. Domestic capital falls to just 12% at late stage, indicating room for new investors to enter early.

Future outlook

The seed-to-Series-A cohort now moving through the ecosystem is the largest Switzerland has produced, reaching the stage where company value and capital raised compound most sharply. The report sets out sector-by-sector leaders and startups worth watching, inviting investors to engage early.

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Technical Specifications and Availability

The Specs glasses are positioned as a high-end augmented reality wearable. The device will be available in select markets, with shipping expected to begin in the fall. The pricing structure includes a refundable deposit for early pre-orders.

Developer Support

Snap is also introducing agentic development for building Specs lenses in Lens Studio. A developer preview is rolling out in Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, allowing developers to create content for the new platform.