HUVI.SWISS
Intelligent early detection of wildfires using AI powered camera systems
Partners
Services
HUVI.GUARDIAN
Autonomous wildfire early detection system
- AI based smoke and wildfire detection in real time
- Fully energy autonomous and off grid capable
- 360 degree camera surveillance with long range coverage
- Coverage of more than 300 square kilometres per unit
- Edge AI analysis directly on site
- Satellite communication for reliable alerting
HUVI.FIREWATCH
Central monitoring for wildfire early detection
- Central monitoring platform for HUVI.GUARDIAN units
- Real time display of system status, power and connectivity
- Alert management with defined escalation levels
- Map based overview of all monitored areas
- Web dashboard for command centres and operators
- API and SMS integration for reliable alerting
Deployment & Integration
Planning, installation and operation
- Support with site selection and deployment planning
- Professional installation of autonomous wildfire warning systems
- Integration into command centres and alerting processes
- Energy autonomous off grid solutions for any location
- Support for pilot projects and system scaling
- Operational concepts for long term reliability
About us
What drives us
HUVI.SWISS develops autonomous, AI based systems for early wildfire detection. Our goal is to protect forests, communities and critical infrastructure by detecting smoke and emerging wildfires at their earliest stages. Our technology combines camera systems with edge AI, classical image analysis, energy autonomy and reliable data transmission into a fully autonomous early warning system that operates reliably even in remote areas without existing infrastructure.
Partnerships and funding
In June 2025, HUVI.SWISS received a positive evaluation in the Innosuisse Innocheck programme, in collaboration with Switzerland Innovation Park Biel Bienne (SIPBB). Since December 2025, this collaboration has been extended through Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW). This funding supports the development of our autonomous wildfire early warning systems and forms the basis for hardware prototypes and research partnerships.
Our story
HUVI.SWISS emerged from a long standing collaboration between Christian Huber and Patrick Villiger. What began as a technically demanding project evolved into a clear vision: wildfire detection that works everywhere – energy autonomous, reliable and scalable. The company was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in Kölliken, Switzerland.
Our ambition
We combine scientific precision, robust hardware and sustainable energy supply into a solution that has local impact and global scalability – a Swiss technology for reliable wildfire detection, developed for regions without infrastructure.
Projects
Field test Q3 2025
First field test of our autonomous, AI based wildfire early warning system. The HUVI.GUARDIAN prototype validates energy autonomy, data transmission and smoke detection under real world conditions and forms the foundation for future scaling.
Team
Christian Huber
CEO & Co Founder
Christian Huber is a physicist (MSc) with solid experience in software development, technical project management and operational leadership. He has developed complex software systems, built teams and successfully delivered demanding technical projects.
As CEO, he is responsible for company strategy, product development and the operational execution of HUVI.SWISS. His focus is on reliable autonomous systems for wildfire early detection and their deployment in real world, infrastructure limited environments.
Patrick Villiger
CTO & Co Founder
Patrick Villiger is an engineer with experience in robotics, industrial software and automation. He has developed numerous technical systems, implemented complex solutions and combines strong engineering expertise with hands on technical execution.
As CTO, he is responsible for the technical architecture, hardware integration and system development at HUVI.SWISS. His focus is on robust, energy autonomous and scalable systems for reliable off grid operation in demanding real world environments.
Peter Angelos
Senior Market Development
Peter Angelos is an engineer with an MBA and extensive experience in digital innovation, business development and go to market strategy. He has supported industrial and technology organisations in translating IoT, AI and data driven solutions into new business models and operational improvements.
At HUVI.SWISS, he is responsible for market development, strategic partnerships and international expansion. His focus is on building strong partnerships with public authorities, industry and infrastructure stakeholders in new markets.
Mael Ackermann
Founders Associate – Business Development & Partnerships
Mael Ackermann is a Business Information Technology student (BSc) with a focus on Cybersecurity Management. Through hands-on experience in technical roles and small IT projects, he has developed a solid understanding of digital systems and their implementation.
As a Founders Associate, he supports the founders in building HUVI.SWISS, particularly in lead generation, outreach, and partnership development. He is also responsible for the end-to-end design and development of the HUVI.SWISS website.
News
HUVI.SWISS wins Swiss CxO Award
29 June 2026
HUVI.SWISS has been recognised with the Swiss CxO Award by the Swiss CxO Forum in the category Best Startup in Sustainability. The award recognises our work on autonomous, AI based wildfire early detection, which identifies emerging fires in under 60 seconds. For HUVI.SWISS, the award is an important confirmation of our mission: to better protect people, ecosystems and critical infrastructure through earlier detection.
HUVI.SWISS receives Innosuisse funding
27 April 2026
Our innovation project has been approved by Innosuisse. Together with the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne and ZHAW, we are launching a multi-year development project to further advance our technology. The objective is to strengthen early wildfire detection and to systematically expand key components of our solution.
HUVI.GUARDIAN Prototype 1.1 reaches new milestone
17 March 2026
The new version of our autonomous early detection system HUVI.GUARDIAN is ready for extended field testing. For the first time, artificial intelligence is executed directly on the system, supported by an energy efficient HAILO AI module. Combined with optimised sensor technology and classical computer vision, this enables earlier and more robust smoke detection at distances of up to 10 km.
HUVI.FIREWATCH version 0.1 ready for initial tests
08 January 2026
The first beta version of our monitoring platform HUVI.FIREWATCH is now online. It supports wildfire early detection with login and role management, live tower information, a map module as well as alert notifications with escalation levels and SMS alerts. Initial tests with internal users and pilot partners are already underway.
HUVI.SWISS presents at the Business Angels Pitchday
16 October 2025
At the Pitchday of the Business Angels Club Aargau, we presented our vision of AI based wildfire detection. Our system detects emerging fires in under 60 seconds thanks to energy autonomous edge AI directly in the field. The discussions confirmed strong interest in Switzerland for autonomous early warning systems.
Support from Innosuisse
02 July 2025
HUVI.SWISS receives the Innosuisse innovation cheque to further develop our autonomous wildfire early warning systems. Together with Switzerland Innovation Park Biel Bienne (SIPBB), we are strengthening energy autonomy, image analysis and edge AI for reliable wildfire detection in regions without infrastructure.
Join us
Wildfires are among the most serious global risks today. They destroy ecosystems, endanger communities and cause significant economic damage. At the same time, vulnerability is increasing year after year due to climate extremes. Early detection is considered one of the most effective measures, yet reliable wildfire early detection is still lacking in many regions worldwide.
We are looking for investors and strategic partners who recognise this urgency and want to leverage the potential of a globally deployable solution. Together, we aim to build an internationally scalable early warning platform that protects communities and natural habitats while creating sustainable economic value. Our technology brings together robust hardware, advanced algorithms and a well designed system architecture into a solution that is both ecologically and economically compelling.
HUVI.SWISS develops a fully autonomous platform for AI based wildfire detection. Our system combines edge AI, advanced camera surveillance and energy autonomous infrastructure, enabling reliable detection without networks or central power supply. This allows us to address a rapidly growing market for autonomous early warning systems, where prevention, ecological resilience and technological scalability are becoming increasingly important.
HUVI.SWISS operates at the intersection of climate protection, technology and autonomous wildfire early detection. If you would like to contribute to the further development of a critical future technology and take responsibility for a safer and more resilient world, we look forward to hearing from you.
FAQ
HUVI.SWISS develops autonomous, AI based early warning systems for wildfire early detection. Our technology detects smoke and emerging wildfires at a very early stage, enabling a rapid response before a fire spreads on a large scale.
Unlike conventional camera systems, satellite data or cloud based solutions, HUVI.SWISS operates fully autonomously and analyses image data on site using edge AI. This makes the system independent of the power grid, mobile networks or cloud infrastructure and particularly, but not only, suitable for remote regions.
The HUVI.SWISS system typically detects smoke development in under 60 seconds after visible smoke patterns appear. Local AI verification reduces false alarms and ensures that only relevant events are forwarded.
Yes. The HUVI.SWISS system is designed for continuous 24/7 operation and monitors its environment continuously, regardless of time of day or infrastructure. HUVI.GUARDIAN units operate fully autonomously and remain permanently ready for deployment.
No. HUVI.GUARDIAN is designed to operate fully off grid. Power is supplied via solar panels and battery storage, optionally complemented by wind energy. Alerts are transmitted via satellite communication, enabling operation even without existing infrastructure.
A single HUVI.GUARDIAN unit can monitor an area of more than 300 square kilometres, depending on topography and site location. Multiple units can be combined into a scalable monitoring network.
Once smoke detection is confirmed, the system automatically triggers an alert. It includes GPS position, a timestamp and image data, and can be reviewed via HUVI.FIREWATCH and forwarded via web dashboard, API or SMS to command centres, authorities or infrastructure operators. Alerting and escalation can be configured per site, enabling responders to act quickly and precisely.
Yes. The HUVI.SWISS system is modular and can be flexibly adapted to different requirements and deployment locations. The monitoring unit, power supply and system configuration can be scaled accordingly, from partial monitoring of individual zones to large scale applications. Alternative energy sources or extended solar capacity are also possible, making the system suitable for both simple and complex deployment scenarios.
HUVI.SWISS is designed for public authorities, forestry organisations, energy utilities, infrastructure operators as well as large landowners such as plantation operators or agricultural businesses with elevated wildfire risk. The system is particularly suitable for regions where conventional monitoring solutions reach their limits. In general, HUVI.SWISS is suitable for any organisation or owner that wants to protect forest areas, infrastructure or critical zones early and reliably.
Contact
We look forward to hearing from you. We are happy to answer enquiries about our wildfire early detection technology, partnerships, pilot projects and investor interest. We typically respond within 24 hours.