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# ESDI

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- [ESA comes to Switzerland](https://www.esdi.ch/esa-comes-to-switzerland/) - The European Space Agency ESA is strengthening its cooperation with innovation players in Switzerland. ESA and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI signed a joint contract at the end of October 2024 that marks the start of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre ESDI. ESDI is located in the Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare, which in turn is a close neighbour to PSI. The contract defines a first platform of ESDI: Phi-Lab, which is connected to PSI and creates instruments to promote innovation.
- [Swiss Industry Day on CM25 Future PNT Demonstrators](https://www.esdi.ch/swiss-industry-day-on-cm25-future-pnt-demonstrators/) - 4 June 2025, 09:00 - 17:15 CEST 🚨 Save the date: Swiss Industry Day on CM25 - PNT Demonstrators✏️ Registration: Event ManagementESA Navigation in partnership with the Swiss Delegation to ESA offers a unique opportunity to explore collaboration on the CM25 Future PNT Demonstrators. The agenda includes presentations on demonstrator initiatives, industry pitches and networking opportunities
- [ESA Newsroom: N° 29–2025: Inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) – first ESA presence in Switzerland](https://www.esdi.ch/esa-newsroom-n-29-2025-inauguration-of-the-european-space-deep-tech-innovation-centre-esdi-first-esa-presence-in-switzerland/) - The European Space Agency (ESA) has inaugurated the “European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre” (ESDI), the first ESA presence in Switzerland, created in close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI. The new centre is located at the Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare in Villigen. The opening highlights the growing role of deep tech in space exploration
- [PSI News: ESA Centre of Excellence opens in Switzerland](https://www.esdi.ch/psi-news-esa-centre-of-excellence-opens-in-switzerland/) - The European Space Agency ESA has officially opened the “European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre” (ESDI). Set up in close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, it is located in the immediate vicinity of the research institute, at Park Innovaare. The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking ESA representatives, as well as high-ranking Swiss and
- [Media invitation: Inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI): first ESA presence in Switzerland](https://www.esdi.ch/media-invitation-inauguration-of-the-european-space-deep-tech-innovation-centre-esdi-first-esa-presence-in-switzerland/) - Media representatives are invited to the inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) on 27 May 2025. Implemented under the leadership of the European Space Agency in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute, this new centre of excellence is the first ESA presence in Switzerland. The opening highlights the growing role of deep tech in
- [Phi-Lab Switzerland - Space x Quantum call](https://www.esdi.ch/phi-lab-switzerland/) - Phi-Lab Switzerland: Quantum x Space - Call for proposals, Join us at our live Q&A Webinar! The Phi-Lab Switzerland is hosting a webinar on the Quantum x Space Call for proposals, on April 3rd 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00. If you have questions about the call, application process, or eligible activities, this is your chance
- [Call for Proposals 2025 at the ESA Phi-Lab Switzerland is open! Apply now!](https://www.esdi.ch/call-for-proposals-2025-at-the-esa-phi-lab-switzerland-is-open/) - PHI-LAB Q-CPR: Breakthrough Quantum Sensing Technologies Quantum and space. What if every satellite could carry a quantum sensor the size of a shoebox?” The Problem: Quantum sensors can detect minute changes in gravity, magnetic fields, and time, and other quantities with atomic precision, potentially revolutionizing how we measure our world. Yet many of these extraordinary

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- [Home](https://www.esdi.ch/) - The first research platform of the European Space Deep-tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) with research programs in quantum, data, and materials.
- [Phi-Lab](https://www.esdi.ch/phi-lab/) - Phi-Lab SwitzerlandYour research platform for out-of-this-world innovation. Phi-Lab Switzerland: Mission Status Check the Phi-Lab research programme’s status and key figures and discover quarterly how Phi-Lab Switzerland contributes to the space and deep-tech landscape. Find more details about Phi-Lab projects on their respective pages. Unlocking Space Research Programs Phi-lab Quantum What if every satellite could carry
- [ESA Future PNT Demonstrators Workshop](https://www.esdi.ch/esa-future-pnt-demonstrators-workshop/) - Future PNT Demonstrators Workshop Park Innovaare, Villigen, Switzerland 9 September 2026 09:30 – 17:30 REGISTRATION Due to limited capacity, submitting this form does not guarantee participation. The event organisers will review all registrations and confirm attendance by email no later than 21.08.26. More info on ESA Call for Ideas We are pleased to invite
- [About PSI](https://www.esdi.ch/about-psi/) - About Paul Scherrer Institute About the Paul Scherrer InstituteThe Paul Scherrer Institute PSI develops, builds and operates large, complex research facilities and makes them available to the national and international research community. The institute’s own key research priorities are in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. PSI
- [Data](https://www.esdi.ch/data/) - Data The Space x Data Call is closed. Smart Space & Safe Space (S4) Space x Data call for proposals current state: CLOSED SMART SPACE & SAFE SPACE (S4)ESA Call for Proposals: BIG QUESTION:“What if autonomous space systems could deliver trustworthy, meaningful decisions when most needed?”Autonomous capabilities in space are advancing rapidly, yet their operational deployment
- [Materials](https://www.esdi.ch/materials/) - MATERIALS The research programme "AM-XTREME: Next-Generation Advanced Manufacturing for Extreme Environments" has officially kicked off with 4 selected projects. Space × Materials AM-XTREME: Next-Generation Advanced Manufacturing for Extreme Environments Projects are selected and the research programme has kicked off! The Phi-Lab Switzerland Space × Materials Programme has officially launched its cohort activities, marking the beginning of a coordinated innovation effort
- [Quantum](https://www.esdi.ch/quantum-2/) - Call for Proposals 2025 at the ESA Phi-Lab Switzerland: What if every satellite could carry a quantum sensor the size of a shoebox? Phi-Lab Switzerland: Space × Quantum: Projects are selected and the programme has kicked off! Phi-Lab Switzerland Space × Quantum Programme – Cohort kick-off, setting the sails for 2026 The Phi-Lab Switzerland Space
- [Governance](https://www.esdi.ch/governance/) - Governance The European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) was established as a joint Centre of Excellence on 17 May 2022, when State Secretary Martina Hirayama and Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between Switzerland and ESA. The agreement formalised the creation of ESDI at the location
- [FAQ](https://www.esdi.ch/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions about ESDI What is the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre? The European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) is a joint initiative between ESA and Switzerland. It is led by the European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) from the ETH Domain. ESDI is designed as a Centre
- [About ESA](https://www.esdi.ch/about-esa/) - About ESA About the European Space AgencyThe European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space. ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with” the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA has 23 Member
- [News](https://www.esdi.ch/news/) - Stay informed with the latest updates from ESDI and the Phi-Lab. Our news cover a range of topics, including research programs, space technologies, and updates from our initiatives. News ESA Newsroom: N° 29–2025: Inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) – first ESA presence in Switzerland ESA Newsroom: N° 29–2025: Inauguration of the
- [Imprint](https://www.esdi.ch/imprint/) - Imprint ImprintPublisherPaul Scherrer Institute PSIForschungsstrasse 1115232 Villigen PSISwitzerlandDirector: Prof. Dr. Christian RüeggMain telephone number: +41 56 310 21 11Contact formContact form PSIPlease note our contact page.PSI wants its website to be user-friendly. We welcome your feedback. Please send your suggestions to our contact form.PSIWeb content is subject to change without warning.PSI will investigate any evidence of potential violations
- [Terms and conditions / Privacy policy](https://www.esdi.ch/data-privacy-and-privacy-policy/) - Terms and conditions / Privacy policy Terms and conditions / Privacy policyLimitation of liabilityAlthough every care has been taken by the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI to ensure the accuracy of the information published, no warranty can be given in respect of the accuracy, reliability, up-to-dateness or completeness of this information.PSI expressly reserves the right to