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).
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| Company Name | Founding year Canton Phase | Areas of Activity [Subareas] | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| notime |
2014 ZH sold but still independently active |
Transport & Mobility [ Transport & logisticsof goods ] | e-cargo, e-mobility |
| notime AG is a Swiss technology company. Our platform enables online retailers to automate the entire process from the order in the online shop to the delivery of the goods. | |||
| Novamet |
2014 VD validation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction, Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption, Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Electricity efficiency, Energy efficiency, Information technology, Waste & recycling ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Novamet develops Smart Controling System to enhance the efficiency of metling process in Aluminium industries. The approach is based on on-line data acquisition, efficient numerical modelling and machine learning of heat exchanges within a industrial furnace. Enhances productivity, reduce Energy consumption and CO2 emissions. | |||
| Optor |
2014 BE growth |
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Optor AG is a specialist for complex planning and optimization problems. In many cases, productivity can be significantly increased by targeted optimization of operating processes. Our optimization software ODS is the ideal tool to realize this potential quickly, easily and cost-effectively, e.g. for power industry: Smart Grid: Optimized load control for your network or lower costs thanks to optimized purchasing and warehousing. | |||
| OrbiWise |
2014 GE established |
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis, Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Engineering, Information technology ] | Enabling technologies, Internet of Things, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Smartgrid, Smarthome & building |
| Develops advanced technologies for the Internet of Things industry and sells specific servers and gateways. Handles network communication system using low power wireless network to connect IoT. | |||
| Fotokite (Perspective Robotics) |
2014 ZH growth |
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management, Transport & Mobility [ Natural hazards & catastrophe prevention & protection ] | Drone & flight |
| Fotokite designs, manufactures, and supports tethered aerial video streaming systems for Public Safety teams to gain situational awareness in firefighters and first responder teams. | |||
| Plair |
2014 GE growth |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Environmental monitoring ] | Measuring & monitoring e.g. environemental data |
| Plair SA develops and manufactures professional systems for preventive environment monitoring. Proprietary state-of-the-art technology forms the basis of Plair’s intelligent detectors that provide high-quality and continuous environmental measurements in all weather conditions. Initially focused on outdoor environmental monitoring, Plair systems quickly became a reference in the field of real-time pollen and bioaerosol detection, with installations in 12 countries. | |||
| qiio |
2014 ZH growth |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Energy efficiency, Information technology ] | Battery, e-mobility, Fleet management, Internet of Things, IT blockchain or algorithms, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Smart device, Smarthome & building, Wearable devices or apps |
| Produces and consults on smart home devices to reduce consumption; Smart Home Technology is in the business of the Internet of Things. "We create smart and energy efficient appliances for homes and industry". | |||
| rSupply Solutions |
2014 ZG stagnant |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Waste & recycling ] | |
| 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. | |||
| SEDO ENGINEERING (smartIndigo) |
2014 VS validation |
Clothes, Textiles, Wearables devices or apps [ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Healthcare ] | Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
| The brand SmartIndigoTM stands for an industrially proven technology, which will make a difference by bringing a rudimentary change to the global denim dyeing industry. It is an indigo dye which needs less water and chemicals for the dyeing process. | |||
| smart-me |
2014 ZG established |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Electricity efficiency, Energy efficiency ] | Enabling technologies, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Smart device, Smarthome & 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 | |||
| SteriLux |
2014 VD growth |
Health & House & Body Care [ Healthcare ] | Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
| The Vaud Medtech SteriLux has developed a device which allows sterilization at low temperature of medical devices made up of all types of materials with very low energy consumption and therefor reducing waste. | |||
| Swisscharge.ch |
2014 SG growth |
Construction & buildings, Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption, Transport & Mobility [ Energy efficiency, Mobility & Fleet management ] | e-mobility, e-vehicle charging |
| Platform and App to share, find and use e-Charging Stations. | |||
| Veganaut |
2014 BE growth |
Behavioural change, Clothes, Textiles, Wearables devices or apps, Food, Farming or Forestry, Health & House & Body Care [ Bodycare, Catering, Food production & retail, Hotel, Information technology, Restaurants ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| Veganaut.net is a project started by two brothers, Toby and Sebu, from Bern, Switzerland. We wanted there to be an open-source, open-data world map on which everybody can share their vegan discoveries. | |||
| WayRay |
2014 VD established |
Construction & buildings, Transport & Mobility [ Engineering, Games, Information technology ] | e-mobility |
| Our holographic AR head-up displays for cars surpass any conventional HUD in its projection system volume, field of view, and distance to the virtual image. The display can be customized to meet the specific integration requirements of any car model. The AR user interface can be designed for both drivers and passengers, conventional vehicles and self-driving cars, consumers and businesses.We implement holographic displays in land, air, water transportation, and heavy machinery. Your home, office, and any other building can be upgraded with smart windows that enhance your senses and help you explore the world around you. | |||
| WeACT |
2014 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Behavioural change, Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction, Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption, Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ Many fields ] | Gamification, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| WeAct engages people through gamification & team dynamics with online solutions. | |||
| act cleantech Agentur Schweiz |
2015 ZH established |
Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| act cleantech Agentur coordinates and supports the Swiss network of energy specialists and partners in support of their customers. We enable communication with the federal government, maintain specialised web tools and ensure legal conformity. It is our concern to help your company to achieve a breakthrough in energy efficiency so that you can reduce your costs and make an important contribution to climate protection. | |||
| cofoundme |
2017 ZG established |
Communication, Media, Education or Games | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| 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! | |||
| fundraiso ( InternetTime) |
2014 ZH established |
Communication, Media, Education or Games | 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. | |||
| QuerDenkFabrik |
2014 BE formation |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Energy Production ] | Motor & actuator |
| Development and improvement of high-pole electric motors. The first prototyps are promising. Using the new Soft Magnetic Composite Material | |||
| RAPHAËL DOMJAN |
2013 VD established |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction, Communication, Media, Education or Games [ 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. | |||
| SAGANÀ |
2014 ZH validation |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| SAGANÀ offers high quality, Swiss-EU certified organic, sustainable, fair and 100% natural ingredients in retail or bulk from the Philippines into Switzerland whilst directly supporting rural community livelihoods of our partner farmers. Products are coconut blossom nectar, single-origin Trinitario cacao beans and nibs with low cadmium levels and cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil as a healthier and sustainable natural oil alternative. | |||
| Abhati Suisse |
2013 AI established |
Health & House & Body Care [ Bodycare, Healthcare ] | Low technology |
| An ethically-minded skincare brand based in Switzerland, boasting deeply rooted Indian heritage. Its mission is to bring together the therapeutic virtues of Swiss botanicals and Ayurvedic plants from organic farms, to create a range of luxurious, sustainable and fair-trade beauty products. | |||
| Allthings Technologies |
2013 BS established |
Construction & buildings, Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Electricity efficiency, Energy efficiency, Information technology, Service pooling ] | Communication, Enabling technologies, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Smart device, Smarthome & building |
| Communication platform between owner, landlord and renter to integrate services including smart home services. | |||
| ANROTEC |
2013 LU stagnant |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption, Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Electricity efficiency ] | Heating in buildings, Hydro energy, Low technology, Photovoltaics |
| Consultants for energy efficient buildings; In building technology, we plan and provide high-quality services for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling and sanitation. We are your expert partner for special systems such as solar systems, photovoltaic systems, as well building inspections. | |||
| aquama |
2013 VD established |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Cleaning, Resource efficiency ] | Bio technologies, New chemical materials |
| aquama® offers a comprehensive approach to cater for cleaning & disinfection needs of any surface in any business sector. Our best of breed water electrolysis technology allows us to offer you smart solutions that are efficient, economical and ecological. Our business model is tailor-made to adapt to the most demanding needs, in cleaning & sanitizing, and across all industries and business areas, while proposing a profitable yet affordable solution. | |||
| Beelong |
2014 VD established |
Behavioural change, Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction, Food, Farming or Forestry, Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Catering, Environmental monitoring, Farming & agriculture, Food production & retail, Resource efficiency, Restaurants ] | Measuring & monitoring e.g. environemental data |
| The Beelong indicator aims to reduce the impact of our food on the environment by providing practical keys to the restaurant industry. Beelong thus makes it possible to assess the environmental impact of food and drink purchases, by rating a product, a dish or even the entire food purchase of a kitchen from A to G. The main evaluation criteria are the origin of the food, the season, the production method, the degree of processing, and the impact on climate and resources. This indicator is an initiative of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Participation: The Beelong Eco-score provides a simple information on the sustainability of food products, thanks to a unique methodology. It helps restaurants and caterers reduce their environmental impact, as well as brands and food industries to be transparent with their consumers. | |||
| Chimpy (Batte.re) |
2013 ZH growth |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Electricity ] | Battery, Grid: Efficient power transmission or distribution, Renewable technologies |
| Solar power compensated battery for small electronics; Battere offers the most convenient solution for people on the go to recharge their smartphone. Users pick up a pre-charged power bank, charge their smartphone on the go and return the power bank at any other point of sale. Available at 1000 PoS | |||
| Climate services |
2013 FR growth |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ Environmental monitoring ] | Climate technologies |
| Climate Services offers tools and support to help companties and other organizations to manage risk and identify opportunities related to climate change. The company owns the online www.CO2-Platform.ch to quantify CO2 emissions and identify the most attractif projects. | |||
| Distran |
2013 ZH growth |
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management, Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Natural hazards & catastrophe prevention & protection, Resource efficiency ] | Acoustic materials & technologies e.g. noise, vibration mitigation, Measuring & monitoring e.g. environemental data |
| Distran is a spin-off from the Autonomous System Lab, ETH Zurich, developing advanced acoustic sensors for industrial applications. Distran's goal is to reduce risks for industrial workers and the environmental impact of the industry through the use of sound sensing and technology. | |||
| dizmo |
2013 ZH established |
Construction & buildings [ Building technology, Construction of buildings, Information technology ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, IT Software |
| Dizmo, The Interface of Things, is a software platform for fast integration and interactive use of data, services and processes. With dizmo as workspace, otherwise complex tasks of data management become simple and technology is rendered humanly intuitive. Gartner calls this new digitally connected world “Integration Platform as a Service” (iPaaS). | |||