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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartvolt |
2013 BE Validation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Smartvolt is a system developer for smart and innovative solar solutions & installation service and consulting. The SmartSolarBox improves the installation for photovoltaics on flat roofs. | |||
| Solar Retrofit |
2013 TI Growth |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| The Solar Retrofit System for triangle mounting is a wall mounting system for photovoltaic, thermal and hybrid solar modules , arranged on horizontal or vertical rows, and inclined at 30 °. The main advantage of the Solar Retrofit triangle photovoltaic solar module mounting system is the increase in energy efficiency. | |||
| SolarXplorers (SolarStratos) |
2014 VD Validation |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Mobility: Electric |
| SolarStratos is an aeronautical project aimed at flying a solar-powered airplane for the first time to the stratosphere. | |||
| SRM Swiss Renewables Marketplace |
2013 ZH Stagnant |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| SRM Swiss Renewables Marketplace AG specialises in increasing the competitiveness of natural power plants. We reduce their operating costs, secure electricity marketing and thus make them competitive in the low-price electricity market in the long term. We offer suitable services and workshops for power plant-owners and -operators throughout Switzerland. Every year, we also identify, bundle and sell entire plant packages if you want to sell your plants and maximise the proceeds and probability of sale. | |||
| Starlac Energy |
2013 VD Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Smart: Grid, Smart: Home & building |
| Consultants for developing 100% autonomous and renewable energy concepts, that are highly profitable solutions and investment, in the goal of ridding completly houses and commerces of fossil energy. | |||
| Swiss Birdradar Solution |
2013 BE Growth |
[ Environmental Monitoring ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring, Smart: Sensors |
| Swiss Birdradar Solution AG is specialized in radar remote sensing products and services for the study of bird and bat movements. The focus is on long-term monitoring as well as environmental impact assessment with respect to infrastructure constructions and wind farms. | |||
| SwissDrones |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| SwissDrones is a Swiss aviation company specializing in development, manufacturing, and operation of long-range unmanned helicopter systems for commercial and public safety applications. | |||
| TwingTec |
2013 ZH Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Wind |
| TwingTec has developed the energy drone. The drone flies on a tethered wing which flies similar as a kite to harness the energy of wind. This unlocks huge unexploited wind energy resources to produce clean energy cheaper than with fossil fuels. | |||
| UniSieve |
2018 ZH Growth |
Energy & Power Systems [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| Over 10% of the total energy consumption worldwide is due to separation processes. To target this issue, we developed a membrane technology, which allows cost and energy efficient separation of gases. The technology is based on an inventive way of integrating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) into polymeric membranes. The UniSieve technology has the potential to create various separation solutions for small-scale home applications (B2C), and also large-scale industrial processes (B2B). Currently, the focus is set on building modules for the purification of hydrogen (energy, cleantech industry) and propylene (oil&gas, chemical industry). | |||
| Urban Connect |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] | Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric |
| Urban Connect provides all-in-one bicycle fleet solutions for corporate clients. Companies like Google, Zurich Insurance and Roche choose Urban Connect to provide fleets of e-bicycles and bicycles for their employees who are on the move in Switzerland. | |||
| Why ! open computing |
2013 VD Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Resource Efficiency ] | Other: Low tech |
| why! open computing SA is a very young company that focuses on sustainable computing by providing computing systems pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux for end users and a community based support model that ensures a longer, useful, life time of the machines, past the manufacturer's warranty. | |||
| YouMo |
2013 SG Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] | Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric |
| Urbanbikes developed by youmo for Ergonomic, emission-free, extremely relaxed riding. Also retrail of carbo bikes. | |||
| Younergy |
2013 AG Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Solar power subscription for homes with no up-front cost.Solar installation. Financing of solar ans battery installations. | |||
| Apizoom |
2016 FR Growth |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| A beekeeper teamed up with the Signal Processing Laboratory 5 and a group of EPFL students to develop an app that counts the number of Varroa mites in beehives. This parasite is one of the two main threats – along with pesticides – to bees’ long-term survival. Knowing the extent of the mites’ infestation will allow beekeepers to protect their bees more effectively. | |||
| Ässbar |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| It all began as a simple idea. Yesterday's bread and baked goods were to be given a second life. And instead of ending up in the garbage can, they were to be consumed. The Äss-Bar project is still considered a pioneer in the field of the anti-foodwaste movement in Switzerland. | |||
| buildup |
2013 ZH Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Building Technologies ] | IT: Data usage |
| We create potential for better building: We believe that the availability, comparability and networking of information and actors can unlock this potential. buildup provides all players in the Swiss construction industry with an independent online platform with the central database for construction products, the SwissBIMLibrary. We are inspired by the desire to promote cooperation between the players and network them with each other. This increases productivity and creates the conditions for better building. We offer decision-makers, planners, suppliers, manufacturers and associations the opportunity to make their information, services and products available to a wide audience. The creation and exchange of results- and performance-oriented construction tenders is made easier for all parties involved. | |||
| Cormo |
2013 VS Growth |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Material based on biomass |
| Cormo AG offers new sustainable solutions from Corn. The company developed and patented the process for turning corn-field waste into a 100% sustainable peat moss substitute (TEFA) for the agricultural industry and foam products (BABS) for material science use such as air filters. | |||
| Da Vinci Olivenöl |
2013 TG Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Da Vinci offers impeccable, high quality olive oil from selected producers for everyone. Especially for those who care about health aspects in the diet. | |||
| Energie 360° AG |
2013 ZH Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Energie 360° is a Swiss energy service provider that offers the entire spectrum of environmentally friendly energy solutions. | |||
| ENERGYS |
2013 JU Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Other: Low tech |
| ENERGYS is an engineering bureau, established in La-Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) since 1st January 2010 and working principally in the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Jura. The company was founded by Yannick Sanglard, a thermal engineering graduate with more than 10 years' experience in this field. Main activities: planning and design of heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC), analysis and optimization of energy use in buildings and in industry, compilation of cantonal energy dossiers, applications for financial support, advice on compliance with Swiss energy building standards Minergie and Minergie. Clients: As an engineering office, we provide services to industry, to the public sector and to private clients relating to commercial property, public buildings and residential accommodation and spanning both renovation projects and new builds. The philosophy of ENERGYS is centered on customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Our particular focus is energy consumption and annual running costs, combining expertise in construction with knowledge and experience of interdisciplinary working, quality considerations and project deadlines. ENERGYS recognizes the urgency of the agenda to protect the environment and manage energy resources. As a result, we develop energy efficient solutions and promote the use of renewable sources whilst always remaining mindful of the economic requirements which must be met. | |||
| Felfel |
2013 ZH Growth |
Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality [ Restaurants ] | Other: Low tech |
| Felfel provides the right catering for every company. | |||
| foodward |
2013 ZH Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The expert network of the food industry, Academy for industry & company representatives from the agro-food environment. foodward - the food business academy - serves as a platform and interface. | |||
| Swiss Alpine Fish (swisslachs) |
2020 ZH Established |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Forestry & Restauration & Land Use ] | Energy: Hydro (small scale), Other: Enabling tech |
| Swiss Alpine Fish AG sustainably breeds salmon in an indoor facility in Lostallo, using the latest technology, making it the cleanest and most sustainable fish farm in the world. | |||
| Hempfy |
2013 VD Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Hempfy, which is created by Tellement Facile, focuses on innovative food and beverages, based on proprietary cold infusion technology for harvesting and processing THC-free hemp plants, compliant with Swiss legislation. | |||
| Wildbiene + Partner |
2013 ZH Established |
[ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection ] | Other: Low tech |
| Wildbiene + Partner aims at the promotion of wild bees by developing and offering bee-promoting products, planning and implementing large-scale wild bee habitats and educational work at public and private events. In addition, specific wild bees are actively propagated by society and offered for pollination in agriculture. | |||
| Amphasys |
2012 LU Growth |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Amphasys provides a label-free solution for analysis of single cell characteristics such as cell size and morphology, viability (apoptosis), or cell differentiation. The patented, chip-based technology eliminates time-consuming, complex sample preparation steps like cell labelling and the need of expensive laboratory infrastructure. | |||
| Anerdgy |
2012 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Building Technologies ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Wind |
| With ANERDGY you take the step into a sustainable and economical roof future. As an expert partner for innovative roof design with many years of experience, we also actively involve ourselves in your project in order to design an optimally usable and sustainable roof in coordination with the architectural vision and structural framework. Roof ecosystem Elements of success for multifunctional roofs. | |||
| ImmoSparrow (Ascarix) |
2012 ZH Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Building Technologies ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| How do you like the idea of having all the information about the latest real estate events in one tool? You no longer have to do any tedious research and can acquire potential customers while your competitors are still browsing through the conventional portals with ineffective software. Thanks to ImmoSparrow, you can devote yourself to the customer without missing anything. The information in our database is constantly updated, combined to a clear overall picture and delivered to you (on request) anytime, anywhere. In this way, you gain maximum transparency about the property market. | |||
| Ecosapin |
2012 VD Established |
[ Forestry & Restauration & Land Use ] | Other: Low tech |
| EcoSapin delivers a Christmas tree in a pot for Christmas. After the end of the year holidays, the professionals of the company come to recover the tree which is then brought back to nature or the tree nursery. | |||
| ElectricFeel |
2012 ZH Growth |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Communication, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Other: Enabling tech |
| The leading technology for your shared micromobility service ElectricFeel provides the most intelligent platform available to build, run and scale shared electric mobility systems in the urban habitat; ElectricFeel's Platform is a full solution for any shared electric mobility service (End-user Application, Management Software, Analytics Portal) | |||