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 Phase | Areas of Activity [Subareas] | Technology |
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foifi |
2017 ZH established |
[ Restaurants ] | Low technology |
Zurich's first “Zero Waste” store cafés: the FOIFI in the lively Kreis 4 and the ZOLLFREI in the idyllic Kreis 9. Our store cafés are hosts, idea exchangers, meeting spaces and meeting points for enjoyment, togetherness and collaboration. | |||
Groupe Curie |
2020 ZH established |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production),Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ climate carbon removal, Energy efficiency, Energy Production, Engineering ] | Climate technologies, Hydro energy, Hydrogen technology and fuel cells, Photovoltaics, Physical & chemical & nano technologies, Wind energy |
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 |
Communication, Media, Education or Games [ Electricity efficiency ] | 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. | |||
Codecheck |
2012 ZH established |
[ Food production & retail ] | IT data usage, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Codecheck is an online product guide that helps critical consumers and consumers in their purchasing decisions. Through Codecheck.info, consumers receive 65 million free-of-charge independent expert information and evaluations on currently 95,000 products (mainly food and cosmetics). | |||
HeiQ Materials |
2005 ZH established |
New chemical materials | |
HeiQ is three-in-one company: scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding, all for improving the lives of billions of people by perfecting the every day product of textile. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performance textile effects in the market today. | |||
Impact Acoustic |
2019 LU established |
Health & House & Body Care [ Engineering, Waste & recycling ] | Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
We are firmly convinced that we humans can only be successful if we also care for the environment. That's why we develop not only beautiful and functional, but also environmentally compatible acoustic solutions in the heart of Switzerland. Always with an eye on global trends and a focus on the requirements of the ever-changing architecture and design industry. | |||
fundraiso ( InternetTime) |
2014 ZH established |
IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals | |
The fundraiso.ch project massively simplifies the search for funding. Fundraiso.ch is the first online platform in Switzerland that makes it possible to systematically search for funding. As a user of our platform, you benefit from the experiences of previous fundraisers who have already been in contact with individual funders. | |||
Inventsys |
2017 AG established |
[ Information technology ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Software solution, designed to enable the digitalization of governments, authorities, and municipal utilities to create smart processes. It helps digitalize the business of other verticals including facility management, utility management, security, trade marketing, and outdoor media, and any other operation that requires the geolocated real-time management of assets or field workers. | |||
Keller Technologies |
2000 ZG established |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Construction of buildings, Resource efficiency ] | Smarthome & building |
Plan, design and build to level, environmentally friendly buildings, neighbourhoods with interessting architecture in China | |||
Lantal Textiles |
2016 ZH established |
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Conventional airplane carpets are dyed using a yarn dyeing process. This process is slow, energy-intensive, and the carpets are often heavy. Lantal Textiles' carpet technology digitizes the manufacturing process while simultaneously reducing water and CO2 consumption as well as waste. Additionally, the use of ultra-light materials reduces the weight of the airplanes. | |||
megasol |
2004 SO established |
[ Electricity ] | Photovoltaics |
Solar modules are produced with robots and on fully automated production plants. | |||
Miromico |
2002 ZH established |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Information technology ] | Grid: Efficient power transmission or distribution, Internet of Things |
Miromico is an innovative high-tech company that focuses on development services in the areas of integrated circuits, electronic systems and software. Our clients include international corporations such as IBM, Infineon, Roche and Credit Suisse, but also SMEs | |||
Nemis Technologies |
2018 ZH established |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Farming & agriculture, Healthcare ] | Sensors |
NEMIS Technologies specializes in the development of simple, safe, and on-site pathogen detection solutions across a wide range of applications in the food industry. The N-Light environmental monitoring series can be used anywhere by anyone, empowering food producers to take back control over their quality management processes. The availability of this precise and affordable method allows for more extensive and frequent screening, providing critical information to detect and eliminate potential contamination hotspots after only 24 hours. | |||
Neo Technologies |
2004 VD established |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption,Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Electricity, Information technology ] | IT data usage |
Market leader in consulting and solutions for Energy and Public Sectors in Switzerland, neo technologies carries out information technology development and integration projects. From consultancy to completion, operation to maintenance, neo takes on all aspects of a project according to the needs of its clients. Our approach: build bridges between technology and business. Each project is unique and must incorporate technological and functional factors whilst maintaining the greatest possible pragmatism. | |||
Nexxiot |
2015 ZH established |
[ Information technology ] | IT Software |
Nexiot, the Swiss logistics digitalization and TradeTech pioneer, offers an integrated digitization solution for all companies concerned with the movement of physical goods, who want to increase efficiencies and unlock additional revenue potential. | |||
Sqin Tea |
2019 GE established |
[ Trade and Retail ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Our innovative supplements are a powerful combination of active natural ingredients, Swiss organic alpine herbs and selected premium tea leaves to nourish, protect and repair your skin. | |||
Kaex |
2016 ZH established |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Trade and Retail ] | food tech |
KAEX reload provides the energy you need to give you the best possible recovery through targeted replenishment of nutrient stores. | |||
PLUG'N ROLL (Repower) |
2012 GR established |
[ Mobility & Fleet management ] | e-vehicle charging |
PLUG'N ROLL offers the perfect infrastructure for your e-mobility experience; from compact wallboxes for the home and public charging stations to robust charging stations for businesses with appropriate management software. | |||
Procsea |
2016 VD established |
[ Food production & retail, Trade and Retail ] | Low technology |
Business-to-business seafood marketplace. We specalise in the trade of traceable wild and farmed seafood, connecting buyers and sellers together in real time. You have access to a multitude of carefully selected suppliers, directly from the European ports, without the middle man. | |||
property captain |
2016 ZH established |
[ Information technology ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Property Captain Tech AG is a proptech of the real estate and financing specialist Avobis Group AG. On its Property Captain® platform, which is open to third-party providers, the company offers tenants and owners products and services related to housing and home financing. At the heart of Property Captain is an intelligent property search engine based on the DreamScore® matchmaking technology, which matches users with properties that are optimally suited to their needs and financial possibilities. | |||
QWSTION |
2011 ZH established |
Bio technologies, Material & Products based on biomass | |
Swiss backpack brand QWSTION is known for combining design and functionality with sustainability. Since 2008 the design studio has been developing versatile carry solutions for everyday use – with an understated look and a low environmental footprint. | |||
RAPHAËL DOMJAN |
2013 VD established |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ Airplanes & transport, Energy management solutions ] | Photovoltaics |
Raphaël is an eco-explorer and speaker who is committed, through his PlanetSolar foundation, to promoting solar energy in order to combat climate change. | |||
Recommerce |
ZG established |
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Recommerce AG extends the lifespan of mobile devices and reduces the production of new devices through a buy-and-sell platform and a repair center. With the Trade-In program, old devices can be exchanged. Recommerce AG promotes the circular economy for mobile devices. Through our buy-and-sell platform, repair center, and innovative Trade-In programs, we aim to extend the lifespan of devices and reduce new production. | |||
Riedo Networks |
2005 FR established |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Electricity, Electricity efficiency, Information technology, Resource efficiency ] | Smart device, Smartgrid |
Riedo Networks Ltd develops, manufactures and distributes energy monitoring & control solutions that help customers to reduce costs for electricity and maintenance while improving monitoring and security of installations in Datacenters, buildings and large facilities. The E3METER® intelligent power distribution units measure energy consumption on all stages within a datacenter and communicate over extremely robust narrowband Powerline communication (PLC) which minimizes installation time and cost. | |||
Saniswiss |
2006 GE established |
[ Cleaning ] | Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
Ecological alternative to disinfectants and chemical antimicrobial cleaners. | |||
ScanTrust |
2014 VD established |
[ Information technology ] | Internet of Things, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Scantrust is a connected goods platform for companies that depend on selling physical products in a connected world. A key result of implementing our solution is unit-level product digitalisation to drive digital transformation within supply chains and achieving end-to-end transparency to consumers. | |||
SERA Intelligence |
2020 ZH established |
[ Farming & agriculture ] | Low technology |
Our digital concierge service gives you access to a horticulture consultant when you need them. Empowered by data analytics, our experts make sure you get the best results from your greenhouse. | |||
Solarspar |
1991 BL established |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ Electricity, Energy Production ] | Photovoltaics, Renewable technologies, Solarthermal energy |
In 1991, the year it was founded, Solarspar came up with a brilliant idea to help the sun achieve a breakthrough in Switzerland: By subscribing to share certificates, everyone could participate in the construction of solar power plants. The idea was well received. In the meantime, more than 100 photovoltaic plants in villages and towns, in the mountains and on farms harvest sunshine and supply enough electricity for more than 4000 households. | |||
Soledor |
2019 BL established |
[ Trade and Retail ] | food tech |
Today, we can offer a portfolio of nutritional supplement products. In the wellness equipment segment, products from brands such as "miha bodytec" or "BodyAnalyzer" are added. And for the beauty from the outside we provide the cosmetic line GUAM. | |||
MILKIT (Sport Components) |
2016 ZH established |
[ Recreation, Sport ] | Pump |
The founder, product development engineer and mountain biker Pius Kobler decided to solve this problem and invented milKit. Together with a team of biking enthusiasts and experienced entrepreneurs Pius founded the company Sport Components Ltd. Their aim is to ease the everyday lives of mountain bikers, cyclists and other athletes with innovative products, and to become a leading provider of smart bicycle solutions. Not content to rest on their laurels, the next product, the milKit Booster for more efficient tire inflation, won a Eurobike Award in September 2019. In 2020 milKit was crowned the Test Winner in sealants by Mountain Bike Magazin. milKit products make your tubeless life easier.A Swiss precision designed product, with the customary Swiss cleanliness and effectiveness, using the highest quality materials. To guarantee a high product quality and offer short delivery times milKit products are manufactured in Germany – right in the heart of Europe |