Heat generation through geothermal energy is a key factor for the successful heat transition worldwide. However, the production of the borehole for the geothermal probe is energy-intensive, expensive, inaccurate, causes noise as well as massive landscape damage, and requires a lot of space. As a result, many buildings cannot benefit from geothermal heat.
With an innovative drilling robot, which is located directly in the borehole, the above-mentioned disadvantages are eliminated. In particular, construction costs are drastically reduced due to the autonomous and energy-efficient mode of operation.
The business consists of providing this drilling robot to drilling companies worldwide. Revenue is generated through the sale of the drilled borehole, including the geothermal probe.
With an innovative drilling robot, which is located directly in the borehole, the above-mentioned disadvantages are eliminated. In particular, construction costs are drastically reduced due to the autonomous and energy-efficient mode of operation.
The business consists of providing this drilling robot to drilling companies worldwide. Revenue is generated through the sale of the drilled borehole, including the geothermal probe.
Location: Switzerland, Zurich, Winterthur
Total raised: $1.6M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Venture Ki... | venturekic... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 16.01.2025 | - | $1.43M | - |
| 11.09.2023 | - | $168.4K | - |
Mentions in press and media 10
| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.01.2025 | Borobotics: Pioneering the Future of Urban Geothermal Energy | In the heart of Winterthur, a revolution is brewing. Borobotics, a startup born in 2023, is redefining geothermal drilling. Their innovation? A compact, electric-powered drilling robot named "Grabowski." This machine is not just a... |
| 16.01.2025 | Borobotics secures CHF 1.3M to accelerate geothermal drilling systems for urban heat pumps | Winterthur-based startup Borobotics has developed an electric-powered drilling robot, "Grabowski," for geothermal applications in confined spaces like city centers. The robot reduces CO2 emissions by eliminating the need for diese... |
| 15.01.2025 | 1,3 Millionen für automatisierte Geothermiebohrungen | Das Winterhurer Startup Borobotics hat einen Bohrroboter für geothermische Bohrungen entwickelt, der durch die Integration der kompletten Bohranlage in das Bohrloch insbesondere bei eng bemessenen Platzverhältnissen wie in Stadtzentren ein... |
| 18.06.2024 | Borobotics comes out on top at >>venture>> | The Audimax in the main building of ETH Zurich was packed as the awards of the >>venture>> competition were presented yesterday evening. 18 finalists were nominated in six verticals. In addition, six start-ups competed for the ... |
| 07.06.2024 | 1. Förderrunde 2024: Klimastiftung berücksichtigt 10 Projekte | «Wir registrieren eine gesteigerte Anzahl hochwertiger Anfragen mit reellem Potential für den Klimaschutz», freut sich Vincent Eckert, Geschäftsführer der Stiftung, «Es ist gut, ist die Wirtschaft für das Klima und den Innovationsstandort ... |
| 15.05.2024 | TOP 18 startups contest further for the >>venture>> Award | On June 17, 2024 >>venture>> will host the finale of its annual startup competition at the Audi Max (HG F 30) in the Main Building of ETH Zurich. The ceremony aims to award early-stage startups with innovative solutions in six ... |
| 24.04.2024 | Five ClimateTech startups to dive into the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Bay Area | The bootcamps are 2-week programs offering selected startups in a given industry the opportunity to explore the potential of their idea in the US market, get expert feedback and gain visibility. The program includes toolbox sessions, fires... |
| 05.04.2024 | Nine start-ups selected for Zurich’s KlimUp funding program | The KlimUp funding program was initiated by the city of Zurich together with its implementation partner Bluelion, to support the development and implementation of innovative contributions to the city's climate target ("net zero")... |
| 12.09.2023 | Borobotics braced to accelerate the development of its drilling robot | |
| 11.09.2023 | Borobotics receives CHF 150,000 to develop an innovative drilling robot that enables more buildings to become geothermally heated | Energy intensity, huge costs, inaccuracy, noise pollution, landscape destruction, and space consumption: these are some of the disadvantages resulting from geothermal drilling with conventional machines. As a result, many buildings cannot b... |