European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre opens

On 27 May 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) inaugurated the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the first ESA presence in Switzerland, created in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The centre is located at the Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare in Villigen, next to PSI.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Josef Aschbacher, Director General of ESA, said: “The inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre is a testimonial to ESA’s and Switzerland’s joint commitment to push innovation and drive economic growth. ESDI will contribute to strengthening the European deep tech ecosystem and promoting Swiss and European leadership in this domain.”