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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AITHON |
Validation |
[ Building Technologies, Efficiency Solutions ] | None |
| Access worksites like never before. Get close with your asset while keeping workers safe. Whatever needs to be done. | |||
| Capple |
SZ Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Despite their potential, cashew apples are thrown away when cashew nuts are harvested because there are no processing options, they are perishable and seasonal. This is where Capple comes in. They transform this underrated fruit into delicious, sustainable products that help reduce food waste. Using it leads to 80% less food waste and thus to a responsible use of resources. | |||
| catchfree |
Formation |
[ Alternative Proteins ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Catchfree develops ecologically sustainable and nutritionally beneficial seafood alternatives using a scalable technological platform. Their focus is on co-creating recipes and applications with specialty restaurants in Switzerland before expanding to the broader European market and eventually retail and online sales channels. | |||
| ccloop |
BS Validation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] | None |
| ccloop is committed to decoupling raw material streams used in the production of daily life goods from fossil resources (such as oil, gas, and coal). This process is commonly known as defossilisation. The ccloop association: Supports industrial and research initiatives in the field of defossilisation; Serves as an international information hub for those interested in the topic; Proactively communicates and advocates for defossilisation as a key technology to reduce future CO₂ emissions. | |||
| Dimarjan |
Validation |
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] | None |
| Dimarjan is not just about planting trees, it’s about regenerative agroforestry, a model that restores degraded land, enhances biodiversity, and provides long-term benefits for both the planet and the people who depend on it. | |||
| HERA organics |
SZ Validation |
[ Health Solutions, Wellness & Preventive Care ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| HERA menstrual sponge: 100% natural & as comfortable as a second skin, paired with the unique absorbency of a sponge. | |||
| moveable.ch |
ZH Validation |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The first step towards sustainable mobility and liveable public spaces is to promote active mobility. With their platforms, we help to shape the infrastructure for this. | |||
| Nanas Lunchbox |
Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Unknown |
| Nana's Lunchbox gives families in difficult times a moment of normality with a delicious family meal. In this way, we make their everyday lives easier and allow their worries and fears to fade into the background for a moment. | |||
| Nuré Nutrition |
Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Nuré Nutrition is the first natural kids' supplement brand, free from controversial additives. Crafted with premium bioavailable ingredients, their supplements fill nutritional gaps to support the child's immunity, growth, and well-being. | |||
| Opendata.ch |
|
[ Financial Services ] | None |
| Recommerce |
ZG Established |
[ Circular Economy ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| 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. | |||
| Swissloop |
ZH unknown |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission |
| Swissloop is working on developing real-world tunneling technology that could transform how cities build infrastructure—faster, cleaner, and with minimal disruption. Their tunneling systems can help reduce road and open urban area closures and pursue utility projects with minimal surface impact. The primary use case for such a technology is the deployment of water, gas, and electrical pipelines. | |||
| WAYNERR |
Validation |
[ Furniture & Interior Solutions ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| WAYNERR stands for sustainable innovation in the construction and interior design sectors. By merging functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, the company partners with leading architectural firms and scientific institutions shape the future of interior design. WAYNERR leads the way in environmental responsibility. Manufactured from recycled materials sourced from the leather industry, the panels contribute to waste reduction and CO2 mitigation. With an estimated carbon footprint of nearly 0 kg CO2 equivalent per m², WAYNERR is among the most eco-friendly solutions on the market. | |||
| OM Analytix (Elias Azrak) |
2024 GE Formation |
[ Insurance & Risk Management ] | Environment: Climate tech, IT: Software |
| Translate real-world macro events (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, geopolitical disruptions) into security-level and portfolio-level risk impacts complementary to existing risk engines | |||
| Translation-X |
2026 BS Formation |
[ Health Solutions, Risk Prevention ] | Biological: Bio tech, IT: Data usage, Other: Enabling tech |
| Translation-X is developing selective MNK inhibitor compounds that regulate mRNA translation to address core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Pre-clinical biotech spinoff from the Biozentrum, University of Basel. https://www.cbinsights.com/company/translation-x | |||
| Under Industries |
2026 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems,Mobility & Transport [ Building Technologies, Engineering & Industrial Design, Infrastructure Construction ] | Components: Construction - Advanced materials & energy optimization, IT: Software, Smart: Robotic |
| Under Industries develops micro tunnel boring robots (MTBRs) to automate underground utility pipe installation. Reduces road closures and surface disruptions, lowering costs and environmental impact of urban infrastructure work. https://www.underindustries.com/ | |||
| DeltaSpark |
2026 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies, Energy Production & Supply ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| DeltaSpark transforms captured CO₂ into stable carbonates for use in construction materials while simultaneously producing clean hydrogen — using a patented electrocatalytic process packaged in a containerized unit that connects directly to industrial emission sources. | |||
| FarmAid |
2025 TI Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Disaster Risk & Hazard Prevention, Food Safety & Quality, Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, IT: IOT Internet of Things, Smart: Sensors |
| FarmAid offers IoT solutions for crop protection. The patented modular FarmAid™ device deploys protective nets and covers in seconds via a smartphone app or autonomously, shielding crops from hail, rain, frost, excessive heat, fungi and parasites. https://farmaid.ch/en | |||
| fortyfour |
2025 SG Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Energy & Power Systems [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Energy Production & Supply, Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Energy: Renewable tech, Environment: Carbon capture and storage, Environment: Climate tech |
| fortyfour develops modular, fully electric Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to capture CO₂ from the atmosphere and supply it to greenhouses on-site. Replaces fossil CO₂ supply while enabling carbon sequestration at agricultural scale. https://fortyfour.earth/ | |||
| GoNeon |
2026 LU Formation |
Buildings & Construction [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, 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. | |||
| Ionic Wind |
2025 SG Formation |
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. | |||
| Kelva Systems |
2025 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Storage other than batteries |
| Kelva Systems is developing a novel technical approach to Thermal Energy Storage (TES) to support industrial decarbonization. TES stores energy as heat and releases it on demand. We provide flexible, on-demand steam generation for industrial processes, replacing fossil-fueled boilers and reducing CO₂ emissions in sectors like chemicals, food processing, paper, and district heating. We are developing a proprietary high-temperature concrete to act as the heat storage medium, at around 600°C. Unlike competitors that rely on off-site, containerized systems, we focus on bulk, on-site construction; significantly reducing insulation and transport costs. Our philosophy is to build systems that are locally sourced, as simple and robust as possible, and certified to last decades with minimal maintenance. We are initially targeting Switzerland and broader European markets, where policy and energy pricing increasingly favour TES. The Kelva Systems team brings decades of experience in clean energy, engineering, and finance. We are also partnering with Empa to advance development of our high-temperature concrete. | |||
| KLARK |
2025 GR Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Building Construction, Climate Technologies ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| KLARK develops Switzerland's first CO₂-neutral concrete for the construction industry. The company captures and permanently stores CO₂ in concrete, turning buildings into carbon sinks. Their technology can store up to 250 kg of CO₂ per cubic meter of concrete while maintaining comparable technical properties to conventional concrete. KLARK's solution is industrially available, fully recyclable, and externally verified according to ICROA-recognized standards, enabling immediate climate impact through long-term carbon storage in construction projects. | |||
| kuafu |
2025 ZH Formation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management & Use ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Software, Smart: Grid |
| kuafu is an AI-powered grid-edge orchestration hub enabling electrical grid operators to use local distributed resources (EVs, batteries, heat pumps) to manage grid congestion. Connects grid operators and energy management system providers via a neutral platform. https://kuafu.ch/ | |||
| MESH |
2025 ZH Validation |
[ Circular Economy ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| MESH uses System Dynamics to transfer company data on materials, costs, and logistics into a “digital twin,” which we use to simulate variants of new circular models. This enables decision-makers to evaluate scenarios based on KPIs such as EBIT, cash flow, CO₂, and resilience, reduces risks, and accelerates budget approvals. | |||
| MontaConnect |
2025 LU Validation |
[ Building Technologies ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| MontaConnect is the digital white-label platform for construction management, project owners, and executing trade contractors. It connects everyone involved in a construction project in one shared environment to streamline workflows, document decisions transparently, and deliver projects smoothly—without friction. Everyone works from the same data foundation—your team, your brand, your standards—resulting in fewer delays, less rework, and greater cost certainty. Optional site supervision available as a service. | |||
| NEUNOI |
2025 ZH Validation |
[ Fashion & Apparel, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| When it comes to our materials, we rely on clever recycling. Available by subscription or with a buy-back guarantee. For a more conscious approach to children's clothing. Designed to be efficiently repaired again and again. | |||
| Optimal Energy |
2025 VD Formation |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| We help mid-size balance groups to reduce their imbalance penalties, with zero investment, based on dynamic pricing and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity reservation through APIs. The stability of electricity grids & the security of energy supply depend on maintaining a permanent balance between generation and consumption. With the increasing integration of intermittent renewable energies, such as solar and wind, mid-size energy actors in CH and worldwide are facing growing challenges & huge financial penalties for the energy imbalances. Large-scale battery site is an ideal solution, but th mentioned actors lack financial or in-house technical capacity to own a site. Cloud for Energy Sector: Our solution addresses this problem by offering a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution, allowing the actors to reserve and obtain access to the battery capacities on-demand. The platform is composed of IoT field devices to interact with battery facilities, intelligent APIs for interaction with client and optimisation algorithms for capacity planning and pricing. Client can have access to batteries with zero initial investment to mitigate their imbalance penalties. | |||
| OptiZone |
2025 VD Formation |
Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality [ Health Solutions, Sports & Recreation, Wellness & Preventive Care ] | IT: Software, Smart: Measuring & monitoring, Smart: Sensors |
| OptiZone develops a sensor-based athletic management system that tests ground force and knee alignment to detect ACL injury risk, identify causes, and provide personalized training recommendations for high-level athletes. https://optizone.ch/ | |||
| PanGeo |
2025 ZH Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection, Data Platforms & Solutions, Environmental Monitoring, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | Environment: Climate tech, IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Software, Smart: City |
| Science-based nature risk intelligence for a resilient future. PanGeo enables financial institutions and companies to reduce their biodiversity and water footprints. | |||