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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ström (ATSHOME) |
2017 BE growth |
[ Electricity efficiency, Energy management solutions, Heating and cooling energy ] | Photovoltaics, Renewable technologies, Smart device, Smarthome & building |
| ATSHOME AG is providing solar and heat pump system that allows a positive financial and ecological return on investment. | |||
| thingdust |
2017 LU growth |
[ Construction of buildings, Information technology, Resource efficiency ] | Internet of Things, Measuring & monitoring e.g. environemental data, Smart device, Smarthome & building |
| thingdust optimizes office spaces and buildings by internet of things and machine learning technology. It automatically monitors and manages all kinds of spaces - meeting rooms, desks, .... It empowers facility managers to proactively respond to changing demands of clients for workspace. | |||
| TwistOut |
2017 SG stagnant |
[ Cleaning ] | Low technology |
| TwistOut is an innovative drain rod made of 100% beech wood. The rough, spiral surface texture of the wooden stick in combination with the manual rotation allows the blockage (mostly hair) to adhere to the stick. The TwistOut can be easily pulled out of the siphon and disposed of. Why complicated when it's easy? With TwistOut we solve a common drainage problem in a functional and simple way - without chemicals, completely natural and hygienical. | |||
| wick upcycling (wiederverwerkle) |
2018 ZH stagnant |
[ Waste & recycling ] | Low technology |
| The aim of the Wiederverwerkle association is to reuse residual materials for something new. It collects residual wood and metal from local industrial and craft enterprises. The material is processed, sorted and offered for sale at a reasonable price. | |||
| WindShape |
2017 GE growth |
Drone & flight | |
| WindShape pushes forward the limits of innovation by leading drones into a new generation of wind and weather test bench. | |||
| WormUp |
2017 ZH growth |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Food production & retail, Waste & recycling ] | Low technology |
| Recycle your kitchen scraps at home, Compact. Odorless. Elegant. WormUp HOME is the first ceramic Worm Bin that produces compost from kitchen waste. | |||
| XFarm |
2018 TI growth |
[ Farming & agriculture ] | e-mobility, Fleet management, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Wearable devices or apps |
| xFarm is a digital platform helping the farmers to manage their activities. It is composed of a cloud-based field management software, IoT field sensors gathering meteorological and environmental data, and an open app store for decision support services. | |||
| NovaVolt (ZapCharger Pro) |
2017 ZH sold but still independently active |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Mobility & Fleet management ] | e-mobility, e-vehicle charging |
| apCharger Pro solution is specially designed for smart EV charging in housing cooperatives, multi-unit dwellings and large parking facilities.CHARGE OVER 100 EVS ON A SINGLE 63A CIRCUIT | |||
| Zarawind |
2017 ZH formation |
[ Electricity ] | Wind energy |
| Our Lighter-Than-Air wind power system is designed compact, cost-effective and eco-friendly to be used in remote off-grid locations. For the installation of the wind power system at that altitude, the use of a buoyant gas aerostat allows the user to carry an electrical generator | |||
| Zevvy (EVG-Zentrum) |
2017 LU validation |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Energy efficiency ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Supports the development of ZEVS and community solar projects and runs the software Zevvy to help customers with the billing of solar power systems and other energy systems. | |||
| zoë circular building |
2017 BS validation |
[ Construction of buildings, Resource efficiency, Resource sufficiency ] | |
| Building with natural, untreated and local materials: healthy, sustainable and affordable. | |||
| AlpenPionier |
2017 GR growth |
[ Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| HempFood. We are implementing our vision "to recultivate food hemp in Switzerland and put it back on the plate". Anyone who thinks that the hemp plant is a new fad is missing the point. Hemp - as an old European cultivated plant - is considered to be one of the greatest sources of nutrients that nature has to offer and holds potentials that have not yet been exhausted. | |||
| Happy Genie (Antanas) |
2013 SZ growth |
[ clothes, Trade and Retail ] | Wearable devices or apps |
| Happy Genie produces stylish and multifunctional bags made from apple waste, designed in Switzerland and handmade in Italy. In addition to high-end fashion, Happy Genie offers fair working conditions throughout the supply chain and also gives a portion of its proceeds to impact organizations. | |||
| Atlas Sensing Labs |
2017 BS startup, but phase not clear |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ air quality, Environmental monitoring ] | Measuring & monitoring e.g. environemental data |
| Atlas Sensing Labs provides environmental monitoring systems, exposure modeling/mapping methods, and consulting services primarily in the area of air quality and public health. Exposure assessment is conducted based on measurements (e.g., gases/particles in outdoor/indoor/occupational settings) and models in support of decision-making towards healthful environments locally and globally. | |||
| CERASUS |
2017 SZ validation |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Construction of infrastructure (roads, bridges ..), Energy management solutions, Engineering, Resource efficiency ] | Construction : Increase efficiency or renewable energy use., Construction: Resource or material optimisation, Heating in buildings, Robotic |
| CERASUS builds custom machines and control systems to suit your individual needs from scratch, as well as expanding or upgrading existing machines, for example supplementing your production with robotics or optimising efficiency and energy use. | |||
| Durot Electric |
2017 SG growth |
[ Electricity efficiency, Engineering, Road vehicles and transport ] | Automated or self driving, Battery, e-cargo, e-mobility, e-vehicle charging |
| Durot Electric promotes the spread of electric mobility in order to conserve our planet’s finite resources. To this end, we bring unique and long-standing knowledge in electrification to projects and products. As a contract developer and solution provider, we support manufacturers of vehicles and machines in their entry into and transition to electromobility. | |||
| Earlybird |
2017 ZH growth |
[ Catering ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Earlybird is the local delivery service for workplace catering. We deliver seasonal & organic menus, fruits, meeting catering and gifts for the office. | |||
| elmoove |
2017 SH growth |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Energy management solutions ] | e-bike, e-mobility, Photovoltaics, Smarthome & building |
| elmoove combines the knowledge from the sectors e-bike, energy management and load management for EV's. Our own product is a e-bike charging station for appartements, buildings and public use. | |||
| Enlightra |
2017 VD validation |
Optic devices | |
| Optical microresonator offer a unique solution to the ever increasing demand for more telecommunications bandwidth and many other areas of use like Optical References, Low Noise Microwave .. | |||
| Enlightware |
2017 ZH formation |
[ Games ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Video and Film |
| Empowering Humans at the Age of Artificial Intelligence. We pursue the mission to foster autonomy, creativity and collaboration skills of each individual through digital products. For more information, read our social impact description. | |||
| Fair Voyage |
2017 ZH stagnant |
[ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Environmental monitoring, Functional clothes, Hotel, Information technology, Recreation ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Fair Voyage helps you find and customize your best conscious travel experience in Africa and developing regions. They are building an ethical and sustainable booking platform that exclusively promotes verified responsible tour operators. Through their direct relationships with local leaders in sustainability, they can offer you highest quality at best prices. | |||
| 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. | |||
| IDUN Technologies |
2017 ZH validation |
[ Healthcare, Information technology ] | IT data usage, Sensors |
| IDUN Technologies Ltd. is a biosensor company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Coming from a stretchable electronics research group from ETH Zurich, IDUN is developing and producing soft and dry conductive electrodes for biopotential monitoring (ECG, EEG, EMG). With a unique and patented surface structure these electrodes provide high quality signals with skin-friendly materials without electrolyte gel. | |||
| Crick (Insekterei GmbH) |
2017 ZH validation |
[ Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| Crick produces insect-based foods like snacks or crispbread | |||
| KnowS IT |
2017 ZH validation |
IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals | |
| Job portal & community. The safe way to find people with the right skills. | |||
| Mastercoldbrewer (re-coffee) |
2017 SG growth |
[ Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| Coffee - Drinks that are manufactured without the effects of heat. This lead to preserved aromas and vitamines. The products are fair and mostly organic. | |||
| Taschengrill |
2017 FL growth |
[ Recreation ] | Low technology |
| Schweizer Tachengrill offers an ecological alternative to disposable grills. Their product can be used several times and is as practical as its counterpart. | |||
| Nectariss |
2017 VD growth |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Cleaning ] | Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
| Consumers increasingly expect foods with clean labels (sustainable, healthy, authentic, with natural ingredients and of known origin). The drivers of these expectations include consumer health awareness, the demand for environmental and economic sustainability, but also the excitement and pleasure of discovering novel and exotic foods. Nectariss has developed the Nectariss Method, a patent-backed fermentation technology that enables the generation of food with new natural flavors. Nectariss offers a natural truffle aroma in bulk to B2B customers. | |||
| Neology Hydrogen |
2017 VD formation |
[ Airplanes & transport, Electricity, Maritime and waterways transport, Road vehicles and transport ] | Hydrogen technology and fuel cells, Storage other than batteries, Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| Neology aims to bring an affordable and clean solution to the commercial transportation, by utilizing ammonia as the carbon-free energy vector. | |||
| neverain |
2017 ZH growth |
Transport & Mobility | e-bike, e-mobility |
| Thanks to a multifunctional overall, cycling should in future be a pleasure regardless of the weather. | |||