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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evatec |
2004 SG Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| Evatec offers a range of platform architectures equipped with evaporation, sputter , etch and PECVD source technologies according to application, substrate format and throughput requirements, due to thin film deposition systems enable manufacture of the worlds highest performance optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor devices. Our Advanced Process Control ( APC) technologies enables new level of thin film performance and production yield. | |||
| Evolium Technologies SA |
2024 VS Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Evolium Technologies accelerates battery circularity by transforming used micromobility batteries into reliable, modular energy storage systems for renewable energy. Our innovative process combines robot-assisted disassembly, autonomous AI-driven testing, and scalable reassembly to unlock the full potential of second-life batteries—reducing electronic waste and the environmental footprint of storage. We serve renewable energy producers, off-grid infrastructure, and SMEs seeking affordable, sustainable energy storage. Our subscription-based model guarantees performance while significantly lowering CAPEX. What sets Evolium apart is our proprietary technology in intelligent testing and modular reassembly, enabling cost-effective, scalable reuse. Our batteries are repairable, traceable, and adapted to diverse use cases, positioning us as pioneers in sustainable, distributed storage solutions. | |||
| Fiaxell |
2018 VD Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| A global solution for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), electrolyser (SOEC) & high temperature electrochemical devices Over the past nine years, Fiaxell has developed processes for cell fabrication, specialty screen printing inks, flexible testing devices for high temperature measurements and has now provided customers worldwide. To complement our core competences, we identified highly skilled manufacturers of electronics (power supply & EIS), kilns, gas control, liquid management, gas detection, hydrogen generators and are working closely with them. | |||
| Firefly Fusion |
2024 Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Environment: Climate tech |
| Firefly Fusion aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy by building a compact tokamak using proven technologies. Leveraging 60 years of tokamak science and supported by a network of global experts and institutions, the company focuses on rapid, cost-effective deployment. Its team includes leading figures from CERN, IRFM, and ITER, and it operates in the heart of Europe's fusion ecosystem. | |||
| Flowconverter Energy |
2007 ZH Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Hydro (small scale) |
| The company aims to develop, manufacture and operate innovative environmental technologies. The main produkt is the FLOWCONVERTER™, an innovative flow generator for the generation of electric current. The fields of application of FLOWCONVERTER™ are brooks, rivers, canals and ocean currents, where it can be installed without a negative impact on fish or the waters natural behaviour. | |||
| Flux Mobility |
2021 ZH Formation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric |
| The start-up develops and builds high-quality e-transporters based on a modular platform concept. | |||
| Frigg |
2022 ZG Growth |
Financials & Information Technology, Energy & Power Systems [ ESG Reporting & Compliance, Financial Services ] | IT: Artificial intelligence AI, IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Software |
| Frigg is a Zug-based SaaS marketplace connecting renewable energy developers with institutional investors. The platform streamlines financing for small and mid-sized projects (0.5-50 MW) through AI-powered analysis, blockchain tokenization, and IoT monitoring. Founded in 2022, Frigg has facilitated EUR 12 million in investments across 174 projects worth EUR 760 million, addressing the funding gap in climate infrastructure. | |||
| Gaia Turbine |
2020 TI Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Hydro, Energy: Hydro (small scale) |
| An innovative hydraulic turbine with two counter-rotating rotors Gaia Turbine has developed an innovative plug-and-play system for hydropower. Their high-performance dual rotor turbine is designed to maintain high efficiency (80%-90%) across a range of water flows and head jumps. It allows rapid and easy installation without the need for major infrastructure and is ideally suited for places where other turbines struggle to perform. | |||
| Ganser CRS |
2003 ZH Established |
Mobility & Transport, [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| The Common Rail injection technology has contributed significantly to the new era of the modern diesel engine. The diesel engine became more powerful, runs quietly and produces far less emissions than in the past. | |||
| Gastros Switzerland |
2022 ZH Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Energy: Heat Exchanger, Energy: Heat industrial usage |
| Gastros Switzerland redefines the way of how food can be kept warm. We offer a genuine alternative for professionals from the catering industry who like to feed their guests at modern, multi-functional and individually designed buffets. | |||
| GlassResQ |
2016 ZH Growth |
Buildings & Construction, [ Resource Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Other: Low tech |
| Glass Doc glass surfaces renovation - always the first choice! The first choice Glass Doc AG Switzerland has worked together with Glass Doc GmbH Germany on research and development and has developed completely new repair and polishing processes. The research was focused on the production and application of novel glass processing and polishing agents. In addition to conventional glass surface damage, our new developments allow you to effortlessly eliminate sparking damage and other deep glass damage caused by abrasive cutting. With the newly developed materials and the craftsmanship and know-how of our professionally trained technicians, we succeed in eliminating all damage without residue (no waves or magnifying glasses is guaranteed + 100% money back guarantee). The machining always takes place within the permissible limits and manufacturer tolerances. Almost always a glass replacement is extremely complex and associated with considerable costs. In addition, there is always the danger of further collateral damage when installing and removing the elements. All this is simple and easy to use thanks to our Glass Doc® process, which makes it a viable and environmentally friendly alternative for everyone involved. Glass Doc technicians can berequested within a day and take care of your glass damage. The glass panels are always covered and cleaned on the entire surface. Our technicians were all equipped with our new system and, thanks to the glass dust extraction system simultaneously used during grinding work, leave every job absolutely free of dust and pollutants. We offer a solution for everything - our claims experts will help you to find the suitable alternative to glass replacement at any time. | |||
| go clear |
2020 BL Validation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Other: Low tech |
| go clear makes it easy for you to fill up your car with wiper water. Fill up your car with the required amount of wipe water without spilling, directly from the go clear petrol pump. Afterwards, pay for the filled up wipe cleaner directly at the cash register. | |||
| GoNeon |
2025 LU unknown |
Mobility & Transport, Buildings & Construction [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Artificial intelligence AI, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| goNEON is an AI-native planning service that unifies transport networks, street space, and urban design into a single digital twin. Its engine, N!, enables instant assessment of infrastructure, land-use, and mobility changes, replacing fragmented legacy tools and accelerating city-wide decision-making. | |||
| greenpick (Green Now) |
2020 ZH Formation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards, Buildings & Construction [ Circular Economy ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| GreenPick is your sustainability compass. With GreenPick, you can find sustainable alternatives in your region in no time and get tips for your everyday life. GreenPick makes local change pioneers from over 50 areas of life visible in an instant, such as nutrition, living, circular economy, health or doing good. | |||
| grivix |
2018 ZH Validation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: Electric |
| Autonomous charging for Heavy-Duty Electrical Vehicles: Grivix has developed an autonomous (robotic) megawatt charging system powered by AI vision recognition that is affordable for high-speed scale-up (requires 40% less hardware than a charging station), 100% reliable (plug & charge and fully automated), and charges heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDV) in 10 minutes. | |||
| Groupe Curie |
2020 ZH Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, Energy & Power Systems [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Hydro, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Wind, Environment: Climate tech |
| Consulting, developing and operating of green infrastructures for chemical products using CleanTech processes and developing of Cleantech Innovations. Developing alternative sustainable materials for the industry. | |||
| Grüniger PLUS |
2011 AG Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Communication |
| Grüniger Plus GmbH is an expert in the field of energy and process optimisation of industrial processes as well as thermal systems and plants. The focus is on holistic considerations of systems and processes as well as their energetic and economic optimization. | |||
| Haelixa |
2016 ZH Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Our DNA based technology creates a unique and traceable fingerprint for different materials. Pursuing a commitment to sustainability and transparency, we foster the development of next generation tools to ensure consumer good supply chain integrity and traceability. | |||
| quh-energie (Haral) |
2014 BE Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..) |
| Biogas from farmyard manure to generate heat and electricity. A sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy production. We advise, plan and execute up to the finished plant, including clarifications with authorities. We are currently working on various projects in the Oberland to Jura region. | |||
| Hexis |
2006 ZH Sold but still independently active |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| Leading competence in unit electricity and heat system for houses and buildings from innovative fuel cell design; The Swiss company HEXIS is one of the world's leading companies in the field of high-temperature fuel cell technology (SOFC - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) for stationary applications | |||
| hoyou |
2022 ZG Validation |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The first Swiss real estate exchange platform. House against house, flat against flat, small against large, country against city: hoyou offers searchers a simple platform where they can present their current home and find a new home at the same time. | |||
| Hydrospider |
2019 SO Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| Hydrospider produces, trades and distributes green hydrogen for the mobility | |||
| ID Technologies |
2019 FR Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Smart: Device, Smart: Sensors |
| ID Technologies is a Swiss engineering & R&D company specializing in clean energy, smart sensors and advanced technological solutions. They deliver tailored development services, manage intellectual property, and build high-tech prototypes ready for industrialization — with a portfolio ranging from renewable energy systems and precision sensors to medical devices and mobility solutions.” | |||
| innolith |
2018 BS Validation |
Mobility & Transport, | Energy: Battery |
| New batteries for electric vehicles with new technology, safety and a lower price. | |||
| Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG |
1991 SG Growth |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Building Technologies, Energy Management & Use ] | Smart: Sensors |
| With more than 30 years of experience Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG is one of the leading manufacturers of physical, chemical and biological sensors. IST AG specializes in the development and manufacturing of thin- and thick-film platinum and nickel RTD temperature sensors, thermal mass flow sensors, capacitive humidity sensors, conductivity sensors and biosensors. In addition to development and manufacturing of standard sensors, our highly qualified technical team offers consulting and R&D tailored to specific customer requests in the field of sensor technology | |||
| iNovitas |
2011 AG Growth |
Culture, Education & Media, Mobility & Transport [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Network, IT: Software, Smart: Sensors |
| infra3D Service by iNovitas brings the roads, the railway corridor and other infrastructure facilities digitally in high resolution and three-dimensionally directly to the user's workplace or screen. This enables processes to be digitised and redesigned | |||
| Intiyo |
2021 VD Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Sensors |
| intiyo, a patented photovoltaic (PV) monitoring and soiling platform, provides a wide range of advantages: integrated, web based analytics solutions optimized for all browsers and mobile and hardware sensors. | |||
| Investerra AG |
2021 SG Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Financial Services ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Investerra – Financing Renewable Energy Made Simple: Investerra is a Swiss FinTech startup on a clear mission: to make financing for renewable energy projects easy, fast, and attractive. We empower homeowners, businesses, and communities to invest in technologies like solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and EV charging stations – without the need for large upfront capital. Investerra is the first platform in Switzerland fully focused on financing renewable energy projects – independent of the installer. Customers remain in control, choosing their preferred installation partner, while benefiting from long-term energy savings and environmental impact. | |||
| Ionic Wind |
2025 SG Formation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Efficiency, Engineering & Industrial Design, Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| This startup is revolutionizing cooling or ventilation by replacing conventional fans with a silent and energy-efficient technology known as Ionic Wind (based on an electric field). Rather than relying on spinning blades, it uses an electric field to move air, cutting down on noise, energy consumption, and mechanical wear. As a result, laptops and other compact electronics stay cooler, enjoy longer battery life, and have an extended lifespan. Delivering 48% more airflow while using less power, this breakthrough makes modern electronics quieter, more efficient, and environmentally friendlier. | |||
| Iron Energy AG |
2024 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells |
| ron Energy, a Swiss spin-off from ETH Zurich and HSG, is developing a patented, hydrogen-based energy storage technology. The system enables safe, efficient, and cost-effective long-term energy storage using abundant iron ore—ideal for bridging the winter electricity gap (Winterflaute). In doing so, Iron Energy makes a significant contribution to a stable, renewable energy future. The solution is manufactured and delivered as a modular, containerized unit in collaboration with industrial partners. | |||