ETH Zurich Spin-Offs of 2023
- Karan Bhatia

- Jan 24
- 2 min read

(This round-up is for informational purposes only, and the order is based on the date of the recognition, from earliest to latest)
1) irmos technologies AG: Led by Dr. Panagiotis Martakis, Dr. Yves Reuland, and others, irmos technologies enables owners of buildings, bridges, and critical infrastructure to manage risks, optimize costs, and minimize carbon emissions for structural maintenance. Know More At: irmos-tech.com
2) Thenti: Led by Jesus Solano, Sven Wey, and David Basin, Thenti has developed revolutionary machine learning and computer vision technology that ensures unbreakable authentication of physical assets in the digital world. Know More At: thenti.ch
3) qCella: Led by Dr. Murielle Schreck, Fabian Schmid, and Dr. Weyde Lin, qCella impregnates natural fibers with copper and uses them to develop heating mats with superior properties compared to commercially available heating wires. Know More At: qcella.com
4) etavalve: Led by Wolfgang Schneider and Dr. Andyn Omanović, etavalve is dedicated to pioneering a new class of machines that economically convert industrial waste heat into electrical energy. Know More At: etavalve.com
5) HF Partners: Led by Dr. Franziska Hofer and Dr. Angela Bearth, HF Partners is a private research institute, consulting, and service provider based in Switzerland, that supports organizations and individuals in managing complex risks through evidence-based consulting and applied research. Know More At: hfpartners.ch
6) Encelta: Led by Edo Kapetanovic, Oscar Irvin-Sellers, and Joachim Koch, Encelta is supercharging TCEs with healthy T cells across indications. Know More At: encelta.com
7) RIVR: Led by Marko Bjelonic, Lorenz Wellhausen, Giorgio Valsecchi, and Alexander Reske, RIVR is pioneering Physical AI to revolutionize doorstep delivery. Know More At: rivr.ai
8) CompagOs: Led by Dr Gian Nutal Schädli and Dr Chris Steffi, CompagOs is building the future of biohardware for bone health. Know More At: compagos.ch
9) askEarth: Led by Gaetan Petit, Manuel Gerold, Simon Grüning, and David Berger, askEarth helps organizations see and understand the world through their data, turn complex geospatial information into clear answers, helping teams make faster, smarter decisions, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities. Know More At: ask.earth
10) Sallea: Led by Simona Fehlmann and Anna Bünter, Sallea is committed to a future of sustainable, cruelty-free, and safe meat and fish consumption. Know More At: sallea.ch
11) Scalera: Led by Leonardo Reinhard, Sven Affeltranger, and Federico Gossi, Scalera is building the digital infrastructure layer for Europe's €1.8 trillion construction industry, starting with making tendering 10x faster. Know More At: scalera.ai
12) Manukai: Led by Dr. Pascal Weber, Dr. Daniel Wälchli, and others, Manukai's AI models turn your production history into scalable automation. It runs on-premise and integrates seamlessly into your CAM software or NC code workflow. Know More At: manukai.ch


