This database includes high potential projects and companies in the environment and energy sectors based and working primarily in Switzerland, founded or active since 2000 and still operational. The maturity phase ranges from initial concept (formation or validation) up to those that are trying to capture a larger market space (growth and then established). Discover the companies by using the search filters. Sort the list by clicking on the arrows next to founding year, canton and phase. If your innovation is missing, please add your project here .
| Company Name | Founding year Canton What phase are you currently in? | Areas of Activity [Subareas] | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORD |
2021 FR Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, Buildings & Construction [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms |
| YORD reduces your heating consumption by up to 40%, while increasing your comfort. YORD is a Swiss solution that can be adapted to any type of building and heating system. | |||
| YouMo |
2013 SG Growth |
Mobility & Transport, [ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] | Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric |
| Urbanbikes developed by youmo for Ergonomic, emission-free, extremely relaxed riding. Also retrail of carbo bikes. | |||
| Younergy |
2013 AG Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Solar power subscription for homes with no up-front cost.Solar installation. Financing of solar ans battery installations. | |||
| Zaphiro Technologies |
2016 VD Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Smart: Device, Smart: Grid, Smart: Sensors |
| SynchroGuard is a new smart solution for electrical grid monitoring and automation. Thanks to its advanced sensing infrastructure, SynchroGuard has the outstanding feature to combine in a single solution real-time grid monitoring, optimal control of grid resources, and smart fault management. | |||
| Zarawind |
2017 ZH Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Wind |
| Our Lighter-Than-Air wind power system is designed compact, cost-effective and eco-friendly to be used in remote off-grid locations. For the installation of the wind power system at that altitude, the use of a buoyant gas aerostat allows the user to carry an electrical generator | |||
| Zenna |
2012 SG Stagnant |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Services for solar power supply chain. | |||
| ZeroGeo Energy |
2022 ZG Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Geothermal |
| We are a leading European renewable energy low carbon power generation and reservoir production optimisation company delivering Energy From Rocks™. | |||
| Zevvy (EVG-Zentrum) |
2017 LU Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Supports the development of ZEVS and community solar projects and runs the software Zevvy to help customers with the billing of solar power systems and other energy systems. | |||
| zoë circular building |
2017 BS Validation |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Construction ] | None |
| Building with natural, untreated and local materials: healthy, sustainable and affordable. | |||
| 2050 materials |
2022 ZH Sold but still independently active |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies ] | Components: Resource or material optimisation |
| 2050 Materials offers a platform that simplifies the process of comparing product sustainability, focusing on locally-sourced sustainable products. Their centralized data system helps teams understand the environmental impacts of design decisions quickly and effectively. By providing tools for design interpretation, product specification, and procurement, 2050 Materials aims to transform the way businesses approach sustainable product sourcing and design. | |||
| carvelo2go (ACADEMIE MOBILITE) |
2007 BE Validation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric |
| Carvelo2go offers an online sharing platform where you can rent different eCargo bikes via their app or website. The bikes can be rented on an hourly basis and can be picked up from as well as brought back to various hosts. | |||
| act cleantech Agentur Schweiz |
2015 ZH Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| act cleantech Agentur coordinates and supports the Swiss network of energy specialists and partners in support of their customers. We enable communication with the federal government, maintain specialised web tools and ensure legal conformity. It is our concern to help your company to achieve a breakthrough in energy efficiency so that you can reduce your costs and make an important contribution to climate protection. | |||
| adultimum |
2015 SG Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Resource or material optimisation |
| Adultimum develops technically sophisticated carbon components. The precise design enables lightweight construction under static and dynamic loads - even for complex structures. Design and function go hand in hand: the components impress with high series fidelity and brilliant surfaces. | |||
| Advanced Microfluidics |
2021 VD Growth |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Smart: Robotic |
| Advanced Microfluidics SA designs, develops and manufactures high-precision OEM microfluidic components and systems — including rotary valves, syringe pumps and custom liquid handling solutions — for life science, diagnostics, biotech and industrial applications worldwide. | |||
| AGITEC |
2011 ZH Established |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies ] | Components: Resource or material optimisation |
| We have been THE competence center for aerogel products in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for years. Aerogel high-performance thermal insulation materials are flexible, robust and easy to process. They offer a solution wherever there is little space for thermal insulation. With sensationally low thermal conductivity, the required or desired insulation values can be achieved even with extremely thin layers. | |||
| AITHON |
Validation |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies, Efficiency Solutions ] | None |
| Access worksites like never before. Get close with your asset while keeping workers safe. Whatever needs to be done. | |||
| Alligator |
2021 ZG Validation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Freight & Logistics, Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Renewable tech |
| Alligator offers the world's first scalable solution for charging trucks during the journey from their trailer, by connecting high-voltage lines between the semi tractor unit and the trailer. So while loading the trailer with goods at the same time fully charged batteries can be placed on the trailer. This energy can then be transferred to the semi tractor unit through the expanded energy network while driving. | |||
| alphornventures |
2022 TG Formation |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry, Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Alphorn Venture Partners is a global growth equity food tech company that combines the advantages of PE stability and VC growth to enable food tech innovators to develop breakthrough technologies. This is to be achieved through "the Forge". A scale-up space and innovation center in the north of Zurich, Switzerland. | |||
| AMP IT |
2021 GE Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Software, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| AMP IT offers tenants of multi-residential buildings, as well as to employees in commercial buildings the possibility of charging their electric vehicles in their parking space. We offer a turnkey service and attractive monthly subscriptions to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles. AMP IT Hub mobile application and charge point management system offers users a pleasant and efficient charging experience. Available in white label, it allows operators of similar services to manage their charging systems efficiently at scale. | |||
| am-tec switzerland |
2011 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Financials & Information Technology, Energy & Power Systems [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Consultants for electricity grid management; Core competencies: asset management and infrastructure management. We offer consulting, services and software for strategic and operational asset management (standardized entry-level projects for electricity, water and gas distribution) | |||
| Anevo |
2024 ZH Validation |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies, Data Platforms & Solutions, Energy Management & Use ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Anevo offers a unified energy data platform designed for real estate companies to standardize utility data, automate energy reporting, and optimize asset performance. By integrating directly with utility providers and smart meters, Anevo simplifies access to granular consumption data, enabling compliance reporting, CO₂ tracking, and benchmarking without manual processing. The platform supports seamless integration with existing workflows and third-party systems, enhancing data quality, reducing costs, and accelerating sustainability efforts across real estate portfolios. | |||
| Arviem |
2008 ZG Established |
Mobility & Transport, [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric, Other: Enabling tech |
| Arviem service is to tracks parameters affecting a cargo content's quality based on the specific needs of clients. Tracking the location and monitoring the condition of cargo verifies the quality of incoming components and monitors the fulfillment of safety and environmental regulations. | |||
| Attolight |
2008 VD Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Attolight started off to revolutionise cathodoluminescence (CL): design top of the line CL instruments that deliver superior performance, maximum ease-of-use and make quantitative cathodoluminescence possible. The Company firmly believes in the potential of cathodoluminescence and aims at establishing the technology as a standard in-line inspection method in semiconductor industry. Attolight is a company with global presence with systems in Europe, Asia, and North America. The Company is headquartered at the EPFL Innovation Park where the Attolab is located as well. Attolight "New Cathodoluminescence" solutions support the state-of-the -art research and developments in LEDs, Solar Cells, High Mobility Transitors, new opto-electronical devices, nano-structured semiconductors. | |||
| Aveny |
2019 BS Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | IT: Communication, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Aveny developed the Brightway LCA calculation engine, a toolkit for next generation LCA applications. Aveny offers user-friendly LCA tools for SME, advanced LCA software for research institutes and consultants, customized LCA solutions for large companies, and Brightway toolkit licenses to LCA software developers. | |||
| Avientus |
2024 ZH Formation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Air Transport ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Avientus is developing a sustainable, autonomous drone delivery network for Just-in-Time B2B logistics across Europe. Their electric VTOL drones and smart base stations enable fast, flexible, and zero-emission transport of time-critical goods, outperforming conventional logistics by speed and accessibility. The system supports deliveries up to 25 kg within a 20 km range and operates fully autonomously, eliminating the need for manual intervention. It is designed to improve logistics in both industrial and remote regions, including underserved healthcare areas in emerging markets. Avientus’ solution aims to revolutionize short-range transport through cost-efficiency, environmental responsibility, and accessibility in challenging terrains. | |||
| Azra Advanced Materials |
2021 TI Growth |
Mobility & Transport, Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies, Maritime & Waterway Transport ] | Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Environment: Climate tech |
| Azra Advanced Materials AG develops durable, ultra-low-friction, biocide-free nanotechnology-based hull coatings for ships. The patented coating system reduces hull friction, lowers fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, and eliminates the release of toxic substances into the marine environment. Since 2021, the technology has contributed to saving over 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ on commercial fleets worldwide. The company is a Swiss subsidiary of Azra Tech Inc. (USA), an industrial IP and technology holding with global presence | |||
| Basis 57 Nachhaltige Wassernutzung |
2007 UR Growth |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry, Energy & Power Systems [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Biological: Bio tech |
| The Gotthard-Basis tunnel in Southern Switzerland causes drainage of the drilled-through rock. Basis 57 Nachhaltige Wassernutzung uses the warm and clean mountain water exiting at the north portal as a natural resource for food production. The breeding of edible fish such as the Gotthard pike-perch and the generation of the necessary thermal energy are the main focus here. | |||
| BCHAR |
2023 ZH Growth |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry, Energy & Power Systems [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Regenerative Agriculture & Soil, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Environment: Carbon capture and storage, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| BCHAR provides a fully automated, turn-key system for biochar production, transforming agricultural biomass into biochar in a transparent and efficient way. The solution includes integrated MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) software to support carbon credit generation. A pilot project in Thailand using coconut husks demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in carbon removal and soil health improvement. | |||
| Belair Solutions |
2008 ZH Established |
Buildings & Construction, Energy & Power Systems [ Building Technologies, Energy Efficiency ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Motor & actuator, Other: Enabling tech |
| Belair Solutions develops and manufactures the Belair 3000, a Swiss-patented toilet seat with an integrated activated-carbon filter that eliminates odours at the source, removing the need for conventional ventilation systems and reducing energy consumption in buildings. | |||
| Borobotics |
2023 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Building Technologies, Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Smart: Robotic |
| The team at Borobotics has developed an autonomomous compact drilling robot which can be used to extract geothermal energy. The main advantages of using their borerobot "Grabowski" are, that it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than previous drilling methods. In addition the robot is more compact. This way drilling can also be carried out in places where this was not possible before. | |||