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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winduction |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| 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. | |||
| Xilva |
2021 ZH Validation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Xilva is a digital platform where one can invest in regenerative forests. Sourcing, screening and funding are all part of the process through which Xilva enables the support of forest projects all around the globe. | |||
| Yoordi |
2021 ZH Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| Digital self-ordering solution: Yoordi's web app can be used to digitally handle ordering and payment services at events with multiple food and beverage providers. | |||
| Yuxi |
2022 ZH Validation |
[ 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. | |||
| Zum guten Heinrich |
2020 ZH Stagnant |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Sustainable catering delivered by Food-Bike fight Food-Wast; uses high quality and shapeless fruit and vegetables that cannot be sold - because they are not of the standard size. This reduces the amount of fruit and vegetables that remain in the fields with the farmers or end up in the biogas plant. | |||
| Zurich Soft Robotics |
2022 ZH Formation |
[ 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. | |||
| Züroship |
2021 ZH Formation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Maritime & Waterway Transport ] | Energy: Hydro |
| At Zeroship, we help barge operators become emission-free without having to buy a new ship. We do this with a retrofit solution that is based on our hydrogen energy pack. The hydrogen energy pack is a standard 20-foot container that delivers reliable, emission-free electric power to the ship’s electric motor. Our business model consists of two offerings: we replace the barge’s diesel engine with an electric motor, and then lease the energy packs to the barge operator – refueling with green hydrogen included. | |||
| aliunid |
2018 ZG Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Aliunid's mission is to provide real-time data from the energy grid and to develop smart solutions for a secure energy future and a successful energy transition. | |||
| Bitlumens |
2016 ZG Stagnant |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting, Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Internet of Things IOT, Smart: Device, Smart: Grid, Smart: Sensors |
| BitLumens distributes solar power devices in areas without a power-grid and connects them to the blockchain. By using the devices, people build up credit scores and investors can view where the machines are located and how much power these generate. Remitters can pay for their family's electricity bills providing transparency and security of transactions. | |||
| BNL Clean Energy |
2009 ZG Stagnant |
Mobility & Transport [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Renewable tech |
| The BNL Clean Energy Group provides standardised modular Zero Emission Zero Residue Clean Energy plants for biomass and waste-to-energy solutions. It also helps with financing the solutions. | |||
| eCarUp |
2017 ZG Growth |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | Mobility: E-car, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging, Smart: City |
| With our solution, we maximise returns from under-utilised charging stations for electric cars at offices, hotels, retail centres or apartment complexes – and transform payments with our intuitive app. | |||
| Albedo |
2015 ZG Stagnant |
[ 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. | |||
| Juice Technology |
2014 ZG Established |
[ 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. | |||
| rSupply Solutions |
2014 ZG Stagnant |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | None |
| rSupply specializes in streamlining the recycling flow between recycling plants and suppliers at every step of the recycling chain. Contacts are peer to peer based, ensuring direct transactions whenever possible. rSupply allows recycling plants to outsource their complete supply management, gives expanded sales opportunities to suppliers and assists investors as they enter the recycling market. | |||
| Silent-Power |
2002 ZG Growth |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| The innovative energy system of Silent-Power is based on the liquid heating and automotive fuel, methanol. In a CO2-neutral cycle, first methanol can be obtained from clean energy.This allows the Econimo mini power plant of Silent-Power to generate electricity and hot and cold water. | |||
| smart-me |
2014 ZG Established |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Device, Smart: Home & building |
| specialised in measurement and intelligent controlling of energy flows in a building. All products have a direct connection to the cloud via a Wi-Fi interface and can be managed with the help of intelligent switch functions. The data are accessible via app and can be visualised, analysed and managed | |||
| Stonestep |
2012 ZG Growth |
[ Insurance & Risk Management ] | None |
| Swiss-based insurtech firm that is changing how insurance is delivered in emerging markets. Microinsurance as a Service platform | |||
| Swiss Renewable Solutions AG |
2020 ZG Growth |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Photovoltaics, Smart: Home & building |
| SRS provides comprehensive renewable energy solutions for multi-family homes, residential communities, and industrial buildings, focusing on projects with roof areas of 2500 m² or more. Founded by Swiss investors, SRS offers decades of financing expertise and has partnered in building over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity worldwide, powering over 3 million households. | |||
| varionix |
2012 ZG Stagnant |
[ Air Quality Management ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| Manufacturer and supplier of precision instruments for the measurement of air ions and electrostatics for the environmental analysis, process-engineering and science. Apps: odor neutralisation, degradation of pollutans, sterilisation and refreshment of air and water. | |||
| vRbikes.ch |
2012 ZG Established |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-motorbike, e-scooter |
| Electric three wheel vehicles for transport, business and also private use. The innovative tilting technology ensures an unbeatable feeling with maximum riding safety at the same time. 80 cm track width guarantees stable conditions, but still fits in (almost) every narrow parking space. Single seater, maximum 45 km/h, A1 driver's licence required – two electric motors, each with 2 Kw power, single-wheel drive for maximum safety and riding dynamics, 3 disc brakes, up to 130 km range, turning circle below 4.5 metres, 18 cm ground clearance and climbing performance of 25%. | |||
| Wattelse |
2012 ZG Established |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Financials & Information Technology [ Building Technologies ] | Smart: Home & building |
| Identify energy demand and points for reduction and optimizing building management. | |||
| ZeroGeo Energy |
2022 ZG Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Geothermal |
| European geothermal development and project management company with great experience in geothermal technologies | |||
| Aquazoom |
2015 ZG Validation |
[ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection ] | Energy: Hydro |
| AquaZoom removes barriers to fish migration while producing power - economically restoring rivers everywhere. We strive for electricity production in complete harmony with nature. Therefore, we grew to leading pioneers in micro hydropower and aim to share our patented water vortex technology worldwide. | |||
| Arviem |
2008 ZG Established |
[ 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. | |||
| Authena |
2018 ZG Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: Internet of Things IOT |
| For a more connected, transparent, authentic world: Authena provides Powerful plug-and-play technology to identify, track, and authenticate individual products via IoT and blockchain. | |||
| CarbonActive |
2011 ZG Established |
[ Building Technologies ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| CarbonActive aspires to develop optimized solutions for use in air purification technology (Filters) for buildings. | |||
| cofoundme |
2017 ZG Established |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| cofoundme is the biggest matching platform for startup jobs in Switzerland. We enable entrepreneurs to find cofounders for their projects and startups to recruit staff. You’re looking for a job in the Startup ecosystem, you’re at the right place! | |||
| Energy Web |
2019 ZG Validation |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Building operation systems for energy grids, based on open-source, decentralized technologies to enable development and deployment of decentralized applications for the energy sector and beyond. | |||
| Equippo |
2014 ZG Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Circular Economy ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Equippo is the biggest online sales platform for construction machinery. By buying their construction equipment second-hand, customers can reduce their environmental footprint and the life cycle of the machine is extended. | |||
| Fungusto |
2023 ZG Validation |
None | |
| fungusto specialises in the development, trade and production of fungal food and nutritional supplements as well as the management of a mycotheque. | |||