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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
Lumiphase 2020
ZH
growth
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Electricity efficiency, Engineering ] Physical & chemical & nano technologies
Our world is becoming increasingly digital and data traffic is exploding. The infrastructure behind data centers and telecom networks is hitting a wall, and the industry needs a disruptive solution. Lumiphase develops novel optical communicatiion chips that are very inexpensive, super compact and highly efficient. They allow the industry to replace today's costly and power-hungry connections with a new generation of electro-optical links, ultimately enabling a new paradigm in datacenters' architecture and leadin to more flexible, efficient and sustainable use of computing resources.
Lynus 2020
SZ
growth
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Electricity efficiency ] Battery, IT Software, Photovoltaics
Lynus is a technology company focused on open software development and batteries for renewable energy systems. All energy components of buildings can be connected on one platform. By using machine learning the platform can help to reduce the CO2-emissions and energy production costs of buildings and generators by predicting weather changes and adjusting accordingly.
mobileup.ch (MobilePower) 2020
BE
growth
[ Waste & recycling ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
Mobileup buys old smartphones and tablets from private customers and their partners to then refurbish them. By selling those refurbished devices on their online sales platform, mobileup helps to advance the circular economy.
MobyFly 2020
VS
validation
[ Maritime and waterways transport ] Shipping
MobyFly produces zero-emission hydrofoil boats which make use of computer controlled flight systems. These boat are made for passenger transports at speeds of up to over 70 km/h while using 70% less energy than existing diesel ferries.
myfeld 2020
AG
validation
[ Farming & agriculture, Food production & retail, Gardening ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
MyFeld.ch brings your own garden into your living room. And this in a digital and playful way. Customers can plant vegetables, fruits and herbs online and then it will be planted on the farm and is delivered to the customer. They can choose from over 30 varieties to plant their own 16 square meter field. The growth can be watched via webcam. MyFeld farmers and gardeners take care of the maintenance. As soon as your harvest is ripe, we deliver it conveniently to their home.
nematx 2020
ZH
formation
[ Building technology ] 3D Printing
At NematX, we develop an industrial 3DP platform based on our proprietary «Nematic 3DP Technology». We are the pioneering company to make liquid crystal polymers available for AM. In combination with proprietary part design algorithms and high-precision 3DP hardware, we can offer the combination of part performance & manufacturing precision required for industrial production.
NutriFly 2020
FL
validation
[ Farming & agriculture, Food production & retail ] food tech
NutriFly produces high quality products for animals and plants from insects. In our production process, we exclusively process regionally available by-products from the agricultural and food industries into high-protein animal feed and nutrient-rich fertilizers.
Deski 2020
ZH
validation
[ Information technology ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
On their website "Deski" the open2work GmbH offers a Airbnb like online platform for office spaces. Companies with unused workspaces can display them on the page so that customers can rent them on either a daily or monthly basis. This is to reduce Co2 emissions from unused office space.
Oxyle 2020
ZH
formation
[ Waste & recycling, Water Management ] Physical & chemical & nano technologies
Oxyle uses clean energy to degrade hazardous micropollutants from wastewater, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, chemicals etc.
Perovskia Solar 2020
VD
validation
[ Energy Production ] Photovoltaics
PEROVSKIA is a cleantech startup that provides customizable perovskite solar cells. We have developed digital printing technology to fabricate design-free perovskite solar cells.
property captain 2016
ZH
established
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.
Ranas Mosler 2020
ZH
validation
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ Energy management solutions, Water Management ]
RanasMosler's vision as pioneers in behavior change is good health and a sustainable environment for all. RANAS stands for Risks, Attitudes, Norms, Abilities, and Self-regulation. It’s a scientifically proven method that enables you to understand and measure the psychosocial factors underlying behavior.
Rüedu 2020
BE
growth
[ Trade and Retail ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Wearable devices or apps
"Rüedu" is your neighborhood store where you can get local and seasonal food every day. The neighborhood stores are 18 square meter wooden containers.
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.
siloxene 2020
ZH
validation
Physical & chemical & nano technologies
Siloxene supports the Performance and Renewable Raw Material Sectors, to be able, to provide better products and enhance their processes, in order to reach market leading excellence and act on their environmental Responsibility.
Solar Manager 2020

growth
With rising electricity prices and higher electricity usage (heat pumps, e-mobility) it became a need of each owner of a photovoltaic (PV) system to optimally distribute the produced PV power. Therefore, we developed Solar Manager – a system that is simple to install and fun to use through a beautiful app. We are a software company building an internet of energy platform. We are using a B2B2C model. Solar Manager is sold and installed by photovoltaic installers with the option of white labeling.
Spirecut 2020
FR
validation
[ Healthcare, Prevention of or protection from technical risks ] Low technology
No skin incision, Safe surgery, Better outcomes We commercialise Sono-Instruments® to treat carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.
Stash 2020
ZH
growth
[ Trade and Retail ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Wearable devices or apps
STASH delivers everything you need by bike: groceries, beverages, tobacco, household products, etc. in less than 10 minutes.
SUIND 2020
ZH
formation
[ Information technology, Mobility & Fleet management ] Drone & flight, Internet of Things
Enabling drone companies to unlock the full potential of drones by providing them with state of the art safety solution.
SUNWELL 2020

Our fully integrated software solution enables the most economical and efficient design of solar photovoltaic installations in the Alps and beyond. The entire process in one software: best location, optimized design, easy permitting, reliable contracting, maximum profit.
Swistor 2022
VD
formation
[ Energy storage ] Battery
Swistor develops the next generation of energy storage device for a clean, sustainable future. The Lithium and Cobalt free solution enables charging our devices ultra fast, extends the lifetime 30 times and is environmentally friendly and safe.
TEIL.style 2020
BE
validation
[ clothes ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
TEIL - the open closet in Bern and alternative to todays clothing consumption. Sustainability, variety and style are possible when we borrow more and own less.
testmate 2020
VD
validation
[ Healthcare ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Physical & chemical & nano technologies, Wearable devices or apps
The wait-time for test results identifying the four most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is three to seven days. Testmate Health is the first rapid at home self-test that provides results in minutes, in an anonymous, convenient and easy manner. Results are scanned and uploaded to a paired app that guides patients towards appropriate follow-up if necessary.
Wild Foods 2020
BE
growth
[ Food production & retail ] food tech
Vegan alternative to salmon from smoked organic carrots. Plant-Based from the Bernese Oberland.
Yeastup 2020
AG
Yeastup gives spent brewer's yeast a second life through the production of high-quality ingredients that promote human health and well-being while contributing to the circular economy.
AICA 2019
VD
formation
IT Software
am develops custom software and intuitive user interfaces for industrial and consumer applications. We help make robotic applications more accessible to you.
Bionomous 2019
VD
validation
[ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Engineering, Healthcare ] IT data usage
Bionomous combines innovative micro-engineering design and machine learning methods to automatically inspect and sort miniature biological entities, in particular the egg of zebrafish Danio rerio, which is a common model for studies in genetics, development and behavioral biology, toxicology.
blueyellow 2019
ZH
stagnant
[ Electricity ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
Blueyellow provides a platform facilitating Renewable Energy (RE) financial transactions and contributes to making the industry more efficient. Efficiently buy or sell renewable energy assets. We connect renewable energy projects with capital through digital platform and sophisticated fintech solutions.
Clean Motion 2019
VD
validation
CleanMotion has developed a door handle that automatically disinfects itself after each use, to improve hygiene in high-traffic areas.
CompPair 2020
VD
validation
[ Airplanes & transport, Construction of infrastructure (roads, bridges ..), Maritime and waterways transport, Rail transport, Sport, Waste & recycling ] Physical & chemical & nano technologies
CompPair is a forthcoming university spin-off solving damage issues for the composite materials industry. They develop the next generation of smart and sustainable material products to overcome damages.The new materials enable repeated damage healing after a moderate heat trigger. Their technology is the first competitive one with extremely high commercial potential in terms of multiple repair ability and recycling, while preserving mechanical properties, cost and processing methods as in many industrial systems. By extending their product portfolio to other fibres and resins, they have the ability to disrupt the industry; bringing repair and recycling functionalities to composites while matching current requirements.
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