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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| vyzn |
2022 ZH Growth |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Construction, Building Technologies ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| vyzn is a leading AI-driven software platform for optimizing new-build and renovation projects based on 3D and BIM data. It enables construction professionals to design sustainable, cost-efficient buildings with unprecedented ease and precision. | |||
| Waste 2 Energy |
2023 BE Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Production & Supply, Waste Management & Recycling, Water Management ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Environment: Waste management tech, Environment: Water pollution abatement |
| WASTE 2 ENERGY offers turnkey solutions for the valorisation and multi-recycling of municipal solid waste, including alternative energy generation and water treatment through natural processes, with no additional chemistry or pollution. | |||
| watch4green |
2022 JU Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Circular Economy, Fashion & Apparel, Resource Efficiency ] | Biological: Material based on biomass, Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Watch4Green offers sustainable material solutions for the watch, jewellery and other industries, including products made from ocean-bound plastic, recycled fishing nets, used rubber tyres, apple skin, bio-plastic and recycled steel. The company also provides material research, homologation, testing and sustainability consulting. | |||
| Winduction |
2024 ZH Formation |
Mobility & Transport, Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Efficiency, Fleet & Mobility Management, Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Winduction is developing a dynamic wireless power transfer system for electric vehicles, enabling real-time charging while driving. By integrating energy receivers into vehicle wheels and ground-based transmitters powered by local renewable sources (e.g., solar panels), the system allows efficient energy transfer without relying heavily on grid storage. The approach supports decentralized energy supply, fractional infrastructure ownership, and monetization for energy producers and street owners. Winduction originated from a thesis at ETH Zurich, with a prototype achieving 81% transfer efficiency. The company aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance and enhance renewable energy usage in road transport. | |||
| Windworks |
2025 VD Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Wind |
| Windworks installs compact, quiet, and wildlife-safe wind turbines directly on customer sites. Our adaptive blade control performs in low-height, turbulent winds and delivers electricity at ~€0.10/kWh—well under half the all-in grid cost. On-site wind power is 20× cleaner than EU grid electricity and shields clients from price volatility. | |||
| Circulago (WWZ) |
2016 ZG Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Cooling tech, Energy: Heat Exchanger, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| Circulago is a WWZ AG project for the supply of Zug and Baar-Süd with environmentally friendly heating and cooling energy. It is obtained from the water of the Zugersee. | |||
| XULUX |
2025 LU Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Building Technologies, Efficiency Solutions, Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Environment: Climate tech, Smart: Home & building, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| XULUX is a strategic energy consultancy guiding companies, cities, and municipalities through the energy crisis. They develop sustainable energy solutions that are economically sound and deliver long-term impact. "Together, we make your energy supply climate-friendly and future-proof." | |||
| Yuon Control |
2020 BE Validation |
Buildings & Construction, Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Smart: City, Smart: Grid |
| Yuon Control is a Swiss cleantech startup optimizing district heating networks with AI-driven Model Predictive Control (MPC). Our software creates digital twins of heating systems to continuously balance supply and demand, reducing peak loads, improving efficiency, and cutting CO₂ emissions. Unlike traditional solutions, Yuon requires no hardware upgrades. We integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, enabling fast and cost-effective deployment. Our target customers are energy utilities and municipal district heating operators in Europe, especially in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. We are already operating in major Swiss networks, including ewb Bern and Energie 360° Zürich, covering 250+ buildings, and are expanding in Germany with local energy partners. Yuon provides utilities with smarter load management and a scalable path to low-carbon district heating. | |||
| Yuxi |
2022 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Software, Other: Enabling tech |
| Yuxi leverages data from Building Management Systems to optimize the building's energy consumption and indoor quality. | |||
| ZENDRA |
2024 GR Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Development and planning of alpine solar systems, especially in the area of substructures with in-house developments. | |||
| Zurich Soft Robotics |
2022 ZH Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Building Technologies ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Zurich Soft Robotics produces a novel adaptive solar façade named Solskin. It increases photovoltaic energy production compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, the façade offers additional solar protection through AI-controlled shading. | |||