Ubique

What Ubique does

Ubique Innovation AG is a Zürich-headquartered mobile software development company founded in 2010 that designs, develops and continuously maintains high-trust iOS and Android applications primarily for Swiss federal agencies, cantonal governments, public institutions and select enterprise and international clients. The company operates as the development partner behind widely used Swiss public-service applications — MeteoSwiss (running on 4.8 million devices with 700,000-1.8 million daily users), SBB Mobile, the new Die Post App and Post-App Preview, swisstopo, Alertswiss, Rega, the ETH Zürich and UZH campus apps, Covid Certificate apps, and Zurich Access — and also develops WarnWetter and DWD Flugwetter for Germany's Deutscher Wetterdienst. Alongside client-project work, Ubique maintains a portfolio of proprietary products including Fluid Meteo, EchoSOS, Heidi/Heidi Wallet, Viadi, UB-Auth, Flesk and NotifyMe, plus the open-source Open Mobile Maps SDK.

Technically, Ubique operates a native mobile engineering model with dedicated Heads of iOS, Android, Backend and Design, supported by ETH Zürich–trained specialists in information security, visual computing and distributed systems. Its technology footprint includes privacy-preserving cryptographic implementations (the DP3T- and CrowdNotifier-based SwissCovid and NotifyMe stacks, the world's first deployment of the Apple/Google Exposure Notification System), FIDO2/OpenID Connect–compliant passwordless authentication via UB-Auth, and a custom map-rendering pipeline via Open Mobile Maps SDK that feeds multiple map-based apps in the portfolio. The senior team is anchored by CEO Mathias Wellig and CTO Fabian Aggeler, both ETH Zürich MSc graduates in information security.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: long-term custom development contracts with Swiss public-sector clients (the primary stream), recurring distribution of proprietary products through the Apple App Store and Google Play, white-label and SDK licensing for UB-Auth and EchoSOS, and ecosystem investment through open-source contributions. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed. The company markets primarily through product quality, app-store presence, awards (2020 WMO Best Public Weather App for MeteoSwiss; five 2025 Best of Swiss Apps awards for Post-App Preview) and storytelling (notably the Making of SwissCovid project). Ubique is privately held with no disclosed parent company or external funding rounds.

Name

Ubique

Legal name

Ubique Innovation AG

Website

https://ubique.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ubique Innovation AG is a Zürich-based mobile software studio that designs and continuously maintains high-trust iOS and Android applications primarily for Swiss federal agencies, public institutions, and select enterprise and international clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Application Development

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Mobile app development
• Custom software development
• Government digital services
• Mobile authentication software
• Emergency response apps

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom App Development for Partners: Ubique develops custom mobile applications for government agencies, public institutions, and enterprise clients under long-term partnerships. This is the primary revenue driver, covering apps for MeteoSwiss, SBB, Swiss Post, ETH Zürich, Rega, and others.
2. Proprietary Product Licensing & White-Label: Ubique develops and maintains proprietary products (Fluid Meteo, EchoSOS, Flesk, Viadi, Heidi, UB-Auth) that are distributed via app stores and offered as SDKs, white-label solutions, or embedded integrations for partners.
3. Open Source SDK Distribution (Open Mobile Maps): Open Mobile Maps SDK is open-source and freely available, contributing to the developer community while building ecosystem around Ubique's mapping and graphics expertise.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ubique is a Zürich-based mobile software company that builds and operates native iOS and Android applications. Its work spans (1) custom mobile app development under long-term partnerships with Swiss government agencies and public-sector enterprises (e.g., MeteoSwiss, SBB, Swiss Post, ETH Zürich, swisstopo, FOPH, City of Zürich, Deutscher Wetterdienst), and (2) a portfolio of proprietary products distributed via app stores and as white-label/SDK solutions, including Fluid Meteo, EchoSOS, Heidi/Heidi Wallet, Viadi, UB-Auth, Flesk, and NotifyMe. The company also contributes the open-source Open Mobile Maps SDK to the developer community.

Product overview

Ubique is a Swiss digital products company specializing in mobile app development with a portfolio of proprietary products and client projects. The company's own products include Fluid Meteo (weather forecasting), EchoSOS (emergency communication), Heidi/Heidi Wallet (digital credentials), Viadi (sustainable mobility), UB-Auth (mobile authentication), Flesk (workspace booking), and NotifyMe (event check-in). Ubique also develops and maintains numerous high-profile government and enterprise client applications including the MeteoSwiss weather app, SBB Mobile, swisstopo maps, Swiss Post app, Alertswiss, SwissCovid, VoteInfo, Rega, ETH Zurich and UZH campus apps, Zurich Access, Covid Certificate apps, and DWD weather services. The company contributes to the open-source community through Open Mobile Maps SDK. Ubique operates from Zurich with a team of over 50 people, developing apps used by millions across Switzerland and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fluid Meteo: A weather app that combines first-class user experience with highly precise weather information, visualizing forecasts and combining global weather models with local measurement data.
• Open Mobile Maps SDK
• Heidi
• EchoSOS
• Viadi
• UB-Auth
• Flesk

Products and services

• Fluid Meteo Consumer weather forecasting app combining global weather models with precise local weather data and innovative visualization approaches; targets general consumers and weather-sensitive professionals globally.
• EchoSOS Digital emergency communication platform connecting people in distress with emergency specialists, accelerating digitalization in healthcare. Integrates with rescue coordination systems such as ARMC. Targets consumers and emergency response organizations.
• Heidi / Heidi Wallet Platform for digital credentials enabling public and private organizations to implement digital proof processes in a user-friendly, efficient, and comprehensive manner. Targets government and enterprises needing verifiable digital credentials.
• Viadi Platform for developing new ideas and services for sustainable mobility, starting with a touch timetable in the Viadi app and expanding into new sustainable mobility services. Targets consumers, transport authorities, and mobility partners.
• UB-Auth Mobile authentication solution combining cybersecurity expertise with user-friendly mobile software. Uses biometrics (Face-ID, fingerprint), 2FA, OpenID Connect, and FIDO2 standards; deployable as white-label or SDK for partners. Targets public administrations and enterprises needing passwordless login.
• Flesk Workspace booking platform ('office-GA of Switzerland') enabling companies to implement hybrid work arrangements; provides access to 150+ workspaces across Switzerland via the Flesk app. Targets Swiss enterprises and SMBs adopting hybrid work.
• Open Mobile Maps SDK Open-source map rendering SDK for modern mobile platforms, contributed by Ubique based on know-how from developing numerous map apps. Distributed freely to the developer community.
• NotifyMe Privacy-preserving check-in app based on CrowdNotifier protocol, with encrypted location IDs stored locally and anonymous warnings if a participant reports illness. Targets events, venues, and organizations needing privacy-preserving contact tracing beyond proximity.
• MeteoSwiss App Official Swiss weather app for the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology; runs on 4.8M devices with 700K-1.8M daily users; includes crowdsourced weather reports, push alerts, and interactive maps. Awarded WMO Best Public Weather App 2020.
• SBB Mobile Swiss Federal Railways timetable and travel companion app developed and maintained for SBB; provides schedules, tickets, and travel information.
• swisstopo App Official Swiss maps app for the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo), providing topographic maps, navigation, optimized search, POI filtering, and map visualization.
• Die Post App Swiss Post mobile app consolidating all postal digital services (sending, tracking, receiving mail/packages, My Post 24, ePost) on a single platform.
• SwissCovid Official Swiss COVID-19 decentralized, privacy-preserving contact tracing app, developed with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), EPFL and ETH Zürich. World's first deployment of the Apple/Google Exposure Notification System. Deactivated March 2022.
• Alertswiss Official Swiss alert app providing emergency notifications and safety information to the public.
• Rega App Mobile app for Rega (Swiss Air Rescue Guard) supporting emergency assistance and rescue coordination.
• VoteInfo Official Swiss voting information app providing referendum and election details to citizens.
• Zürich Access Passwordless login app for the City of Zürich's online services, powered by Ubique's UB-Auth authentication framework.
• WarnWetter (DWD) Weather warning app for the German Meteorological Service (DWD), providing severe weather alerts across Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• MeteoSwiss app: 4.8 million devices, 700,000–1.8 million daily users
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Pisten- und Rettungsdienst Davos KlosterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint development of an interface between EchoSOS and ARMC (Alpine Rettung Schweiz's coordination tool). Enables automatic data transmission from EchoSOS to ARMC, eliminating media breaks and delays in rescue coordination. Interface deployed in winter 2025-2026 season.
• Touring Club Schweiz (TCS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Touring Club Schweiz became a principal partner of EchoSOS in 2025. TCS contributes its long-standing experience in emergency and accident assistance, providing members with established support services directly through the EchoSOS app. Ubique develops the digital infrastructure.
• Gemeinde BlattencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Following the 2025 landslide, Ubique worked with municipality Blatten to extend EchoSOS with check-in/out functionality for the risk zone. Enables location sharing and contact for workers, residents, and guests, with automatic data deletion upon checkout.
• Apple and GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2020Apple and Google adopted DP3T as inspiration and built the Exposure Notification System into iOS and Android. Ubique was the first in the world to use this interface, working at eye level with the tech giants and providing direct feedback that was incorporated into the platform. This collaboration shaped the international standard for digital contact tracing.
• DP3T (Decentralised Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2020Ubique joined DP3T, an international consortium including EPFL and ETH Zürich, formalising the approach of privacy-preserving proximity tracing. This partnership led to Ubique developing the first app based on the Apple/Google Exposure Notification System and set a global standard for decentralised contact tracing.
• Alpine Rettung Schweiz (Alpine Rescue Switzerland)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlpine Rescue Switzerland provides the ARMC coordination tool used by rescue services. Ubique's EchoSOS integrates with ARMC to enable seamless information transfer along the rescue chain.
• Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOPH commissioned and partnered with Ubique for the development of SwissCovid, Switzerland's official COVID-19 contact tracing app. FOPH also uses EchoSOS for emergency communication.
• MeteoSwiss (Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, Ubique has continuously developed and maintained the MeteoSwiss app — the most-used weather app in Switzerland (4.8M devices, 700K-1.8M daily users). This is a flagship, decade-long partnership that also produced the WMO's best public weather app award in 2020.
• EPFL and ETH ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partners in the DP3T consortium. EPFL researchers developed the CrowdNotifier protocol (basis for NotifyMe) and conducted scientific studies proving SwissCovid's effectiveness. ETH Zürich contributed expertise in cryptography and distributed systems.
• Swiss Post (Schweizerische Post)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership for the development of the new Post App and Post-App Preview, which won 5 BOSA 2025 awards. The new app consolidates all Post digital services on one platform. Ubique collaborated with ePost for integration of digital letter and document services.
• SBB (Swiss Federal Railways)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBB is a long-standing partner for whom Ubique develops and maintains the SBB Mobile app (Swiss timetable) and SBB Preview app.
• ETH ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique develops and maintains the ETH Zürich campus app (ETH now). ETH Zürich is also an alma mater partner — many Ubique employees are ETH graduates.
• University of Zürich (UZH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique developed the UZH now campus app for the University of Zürich.
• Swiss Alpen-Club (SAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique developed the SAC-CAS app for the Swiss Alpine Club.
• Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique developed the WarnWetter app and DWD Flugwetter app for the German Meteorological Service (DWD).
• swisstopo (Federal Office of Topography)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for the official Swiss maps app, with Ubique continuously improving features including search, POI filtering, and map visualisation.
• Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (Rega)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique developed the Rega app for the Swiss air rescue service.
• City of Zürich (Stadt Zürich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbique developed Zürich Access app for passwordless login to the city's online services, powered by UB-Auth. Featured in Netzwoche as 'Stadt Zürich nutzt Ubique-App für passwortloses Log-in'.
• EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotifyMe was piloted at EPFL in early 2021 in classrooms, cafeterias, and meeting rooms, and gradually rolled out across the Lausanne campus.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Puzzle ITC GmbH: Swiss open-source-focused IT services firm with strong open-source engineering culture. Comparable to Ubique's Open Mobile Maps SDK / open-source ethos and Swiss enterprise customer base, though smaller.
• Adnovum AG: Zurich-based Swiss software firm focused on security, identity, and digitalization for government and financial services. Directly comparable to Ubique's UB-Auth / Heidi / FOPH engagements around secure digital identity.
• ti&m AG: Swiss IT services and digital transformation company serving banks, insurers, and government clients with custom software and product engineering. Comparable in geography, customer mix, and integrated software-services offering.
• Ergon Informatik AG: Zurich-based Swiss custom software firm of comparable size, building enterprise and public-sector applications with deep engineering expertise. Comparable to Ubique in market (Switzerland), customer profile (government and regulated enterprises), and delivery model (long-term product partnerships).
• Noser Engineering AG: Swiss IT engineering firm with enterprise clients across DACH, offering custom software and embedded systems. Comparable as a Swiss IT services peer of similar mid-market positioning.
• Netcetera AG: Swiss software house serving banking, mobility, and public-sector clients across DACH with custom software and product engineering. Comparable in market focus, security expertise, and long-term enterprise engagements.
• ipt Innovation Process Technology AG: Swiss IT services firm providing custom software and digital transformation to enterprise clients. Comparable in Swiss mid-market IT services positioning.
• Liip AG: Swiss digital agency specializing in web and mobile application development for enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable as a Swiss mobile-app development peer with similar custom-product delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Elca Informatique SA: Larger Swiss IT services firm with broad industry coverage including government, finance, and healthcare. Comparable on geography and customer segment but operates at materially larger scale.
• Zühlke Group: Larger Swiss-headquartered engineering services firm with broader industry coverage (healthcare, finance, manufacturing). Overlaps with Ubique on regulated-industry digital product engineering but operates at much larger scale and wider scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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