Translating Science into Life

Embedded within ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, Wyss Zurich accelerates breakthrough innovations in regenerative medicine, robotics, bionics, and medical devices toward real world impact.

Project Overview

We are proud of our diverse project portfolio, the many projects that are in the midst of the translational process, and the alumni projects that are currently in clinical trials or have already been introduced to the market.

We are proud of our diverse project portfolio, the many projects that are in the midst of the translational process, and the alumni projects that are currently in clinical trials or have already been introduced to the market.

Supported Projects
1
Startups Created
1
Jobs Created
1 +
Wyss Zurich Funding
1 M+

Pioneering Innovation with Purpose

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zurich) is a unique accelerator, embedded within ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, that is dedicated to the emerging fields of regenerative medicine, robotics, and medical devices/bionics technologies.

Wyss Zurich Operational Model

Researcher in a medical laboratory

Regenerative Medicine Technologies Platform

Biomedical and Robotics Technologies Platform

Wyss Zurich News

Find out about the latest news and what’s happening at Wyss Zurich! Learn more about the status of our current projects and stay informed about our alumni projects and related startups.

Wyss Zurich celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Annual Event on November 3rd 2025. Over 300 guests gathered at the Kongresshaus Zurich to celebrate 10 years of impact by the Wyss Zurich Translational Center.
MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, yesterday hosted its 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Wyss Zurich congratulates Tethys Robotics on raising €3.5 million to expand its autonomous underwater robot, Tethys ONE — advancing safety-critical missions from offshore energy to search and rescue.
Wyss Zurich celebrates its alumni Nanoflex Robotics for contributing to the discussion on the future of remote robotic surgery. At SCION Day 2025, experts explored how 5G and SCION networks can enable safe, real-time surgical interventions.
Scion Day
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Got a Breakthrough Idea? Let’s build the future together.

At Wyss Zurich, we help entrepreneurial teams from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich transform their projects in a real-world solution. Visit our application page to learn more and submit a project application.

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes provides insights into the key players of innovation and translational processes that enable our Wyss Zurich projects to move from preclinical concepts and early stages to industrial application.  By sharing background information and personal stories, we aim to shed light on the challenges, the developmental processes for future technologies, and the breakthroughs that guide emerging research teams and startups through the valley of death – turning potential into transformative impact.