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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| heatneutral |
2016 TI Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..) |
| HeatNeutral produces the worlds most efficient, cost effective and scalable heating system for homes and industry. We also produce and supply the CO2 neutral fuels with these two technologies we help users meet their climate neutrality ambitions. | |||
| Hegias |
2017 ZH Growth |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Technologies ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The world’s first automated and browser-based content management system (CMS) solution for visualizing and communicating with virtual reality (VR) for the construction and real estate industry. HEGIAS VR lets your customer walk thru an unbuilt house, re-furniture it by his touch and buy it having seen and felt it. | |||
| Heizungsmacher |
2017 BS Growth |
Buildings & Construction, | Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech |
| Heizungsmacher AG, is a Swiss company specialising in the replacement of old heating systems with modern heat pumps as well as the planning and installation of photovoltaic systems in the segment of detached and semi-detached houses. | |||
| hiLyte |
2018 NE Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery |
| hiLyte-Power is a Swiss-based startup that aims at providing cheap clean energy for people who still use kerosene for lighting. The hiLyte battery produces enough power to both charge a phone and give light to a room for one night. All the consumables being non-toxic and easy to find everywhere on Earth. Even if the product is still in development, the field testing in summer 2018 has shown a very strong need for this product. The crowdfunding planed early 2019 will lead to put on sale the first batteries where it is needed. In addition of being a solution for light and phone charging to those without electricity access, the hiLyte battery is an excellent tool for teaching chemistry in schools worldwide. | |||
| Hive Power |
2019 TI Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms |
| Hive Power provides a SaaS for Smart Grid Analytics, to help Energy Suppliers and Grid Operators in optimising their operations and asset management. The solution includes tools for the forecasting of energy demand, scheduling of hydropower plant, designing new tariff schemes, and optimal management of energy communities and aggregated flexible loads. | |||
| Hivoduct |
2020 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Components: Geophysical |
| Hivoduct presents pressurized air cables for medium and high voltage power transmission and related services at the booth. Pressurized air cables are a new technology which are based on traditional GIL design but use pressurized air as main insulation medium and a new, proprietary pipe fitting. Hivoduct "pressurized air cables" transmit more power, use less space, exhibit lower electromagnetic fields, offer best fire protection, and highest efficiency in operation. Pressurized air cables replace overhead lines, XLPE cables, GIS busbars, and high-current busbars to create a more sustainable and efficient future power grid. Specific applications as wall bushings as well as HV lab equipment for high-current connections are similarly viable. Hivoduct pressurized air cables benefit system integrators, grid operators, the environment and neighbourhoods. | |||
| HOOC |
2015 VS Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Communication, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Secure remote access, remote programming, system networking and remote support. Smart Buildings and house technic | |||
| Houzy |
2017 ZH Growth |
Buildings & Construction, [ Building Construction ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Houzy is a young PropTech start-up and offers innovative tools and a strong network of experts for homeowners on its open MyHouzy platform. | |||
| HQ Energie |
2012 BS Stagnant |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| HQ Energie AG is an engineering company in the energy sector with a focus on renewable energies and efficient building technology. They create turnkey photovoltaic systems. | |||
| Albedo |
2015 ZG Stagnant |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting |
| Albedolight produces LED lamps that are made in Switzerland and highly innovative and flexible.They use durable components and manufactures exclusively energy-efficient lights. | |||
| HYDROTHERMA Swiss Ecological Technologies |
2012 FR Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Hydro, Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid), Environment: Climate tech |
| HYDROTHERMA Swiss Ecological Technologies SA - is a swiss development stage company specializing in research, development, creation and implementation in the sphere of clean energy production, production of boehmite nanopowders & maintenance of ecological safety of industrial enterprises. | |||
| Imperix |
2013 VS Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Smart: Grid |
| Imperix develops high-end control equipment and prototyping hardware for power electronics, drives, smart grids and related topics. Its products are designed to enable cutting-edge innovation in corporate and academic environments. They are especially valued for their ability to accelerate the implementation of laboratory-scale power converters and facilitate the derivation of high quality experimental results. | |||
| INDEOtec |
2007 NE Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Other: Enabling tech |
| Indeotec specializes in the design and integration of PECVD, PVD and LPCVD reactors, vacuum system, very high frequency VHF plasma excitation and system automation. Indeotec is driven by innovation, technology and committed to providing practical and top quality solutions that save time and improve the transfer of technology in the solar PV, TFT-LCD and MEMS segments. Our staff is comprised of a team of talented and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of thin films manufacturing equipment and device development and optimisation. | |||
| Inergio |
2020 VD Formation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells |
| INERGIO develops low-cost decentralized energy solution serving consumer, security, off-grid industry and robotic systems. Their lightweight fuel cell power packs are operating based on widely available butane/propane providing a reliable, lightweight and eco-friendly solution at high autonomy. | |||
| Innovenergy |
2013 BE Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery |
| innovenergy's compact and robust salt battery storage systems enable a future-oriented energy supply. The product portfolio ranges from 7 kWh to well into the megawatt range. | |||
| Innovida Swiss Technology |
2016 TI Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Energy & Power Systems,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| Innovida produces high efficiency and silent heat pumps for pools and building heating, based on an innovative Platform, patented worldwide.Innovida Swiss Technology SA mission is to develop new ideas and innovative technologies to create products that effectively meet these heating needs, while respecting the environment. | |||
| Insolight |
2015 VD Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Insolight aims to simplify sunlight concentration for photovoltaic systems (CPV) by drastically changing the way of tracking the sun throughout the year. We combine the advantages of standard solar panels mounting structure, with the high efficiency of concentrated photovoltaics. | |||
| InstaHeat |
2019 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry, Energy & Power Systems,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| InstaHeat is a technology-based Company located in Zürich. We develope a new kind of heating device being able to heat any conductive fluid instantly and precisely to the desired temperature with very high efficiency. The device generates the heat directly within the fluid, eliminating the need for a heating element. The technology allows a compact design so that it fits into various machines, like food heating systems. | |||
| Involi |
2016 VD Validation |
Financials & Information Technology, Mobility & Transport [ Air Transport ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Drone & flight, Smart: Sensors |
| INVOLI is the leading provider of hardware and software solution for the detection and visualization of air traffic and the tracking of drones. | |||
| iWin |
2019 TI Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, Buildings & Construction [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| We patented an innovative window solution to integrate flexible thin film photovoltaic cells into windows blinds without compromising the design and the operation of the system. With iWin you can first protect your house from overheating in summer, reducing the energy bill and second it produces renewable electricity. iWin has reached the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage and now we are building the large size prototype. Participation: iWin turns high-rise and fully glazed buildings into power plants through an innovative window solution that integrate flexible thin film photovoltaic cells into windows blinds without compromising the design and the operation of the system. | |||
| Joulia |
2010 BE Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Building Technologies ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Other: Enabling tech |
| Invisibly integrated in a slim shower channel, Joulia-Inline recovers heat efficiently from the warm used shower water as it goes down the drain. Thanks to simple cold water diversion, the heat recovery unit saves up to 42% energy. Participation: Invisibly integrated in a slim shower channel, Joulia-Inline and Joulia-Twinline recover heat efficiently from the warm used shower water as it goes down the drain. Thanks to simple cold water diversion, the heat recovery unit saves up to 60% energy. | |||
| Juice Technology |
2014 ZG Established |
Mobility & Transport, [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Battery, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Development and manufacture of charging infrastructure, charging stations, chargers, charging cables and electrical components for e-mobility. | |||
| Kido Dynamics |
2018 VD Validation |
Financials & Information Technology, Mobility & Transport [ Freight & Logistics ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, Smart: City |
| Kido Dynamics provides tools for companies to deeply understand people’s mobility patterns. Our technology provides exhaustive, contextual analytics for people mobility patterns. Demand for such tools is very broad all over the world, including segments such as transportation, out-of-home marketing, tourism, events, and smart cities. | |||
| Kolbev |
2020 ZH Validation |
Mobility & Transport, [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Kolbev is a Swiss startup developing autonomous mobile EV charging robots powered by renewable energy. Our solution addresses the growing need for flexible, scalable EV charging infrastructure in urban areas, where fixed chargers are often difficult or impossible to install due to regulatory, technical, or cost barriers. Our target market includes real estate owners, parking operators, and businesses with large parking areas—especially in dense city centers, heritage sites, or locations with fluctuating demand. We also collaborate with energy providers to support the energy transition. What makes us unique is our combination of mobile robotics, second-life EV batteries, and intelligent fleet management software, enabling charging on demand exactly where it’s needed—without costly infrastructure upgrades. We don’t compete with fixed charging networks—we complement them, making EV charging accessible in places where today’s solutions fall short. Kolbev makes EV charging smarter, greener, and more flexible—accelerating the shift to sustainable mobility. | |||
| Komp-ACT |
2018 VD Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, Mobility & Transport [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Motor & actuator |
| At KOMP-ACT, we manufacture the industry’s most compact, lightweight, cost-efficient electric actuators, grippers and accessories destined for the motion automation market. Our patented electric solutions designed for maximum reliability and performance can be easily integrated onto new machinery or retrofitted onto virtually any existing machinery where traditional pneumatic actuators are used. Our products are designed and manufactured in Switzerland. | |||
| Kompotoi |
2016 ZH Growth |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources, Buildings & Construction [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | None |
| Kompotoi rents, designs and sells composting toilets. Kompotoi toilets not only look good, they are environmentally friendly and absolutely odorless. We turn "human output" into a soil conditioner, closing an important natural cycle. | |||
| Koord |
2016 FR Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes, [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Energy: Motor & actuator, Mobility: Drone & flight |
| KOORD provides customized mechatronic solutions optimized for the needs of companies as well as research and development offices. Our multidisciplinary know-how in the fields of mechanics, electronics and software offers you a complete support for the development of your products, from the feasibility study to the production of series. | |||
| kWIQly |
2008 BE Validation |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Environment: Climate tech, IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| kWIQly interprets automatic meter reading data and identifies energy waste. Online discovery of energy saving opportunities from consumption data; kWIQly distils actionable insights from energy metering and weather data for energy managers. This allows energy retailers to support clients, ease acquisition, improve retention and drive cross-sales. | |||
| LEDCity |
2017 ZH Growth |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting |
| LEDCity develops autonomous lights with various integrated sensors to let them decide by itself if and how much light is needed. Savings up to 90% are possible. | |||
| LEDsafari |
2016 VD Established |
Energy & Power Systems, [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Photovoltaics, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Sensors |
| LEDsafari is a clean-tech social start-up based in Lausanne, Switzerland that develops innovative digital products to help solar companies and organisations to manage their staff and assets. LEDsafari addresses three types market: Innovative solar kits for education in schools, Online digital platform for staff and channel partner (HelioLearn©) and Low cost & Plug and Play IoT sensor for online monitoring of the solar devices (HelioHealth©). | |||