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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diligent Energy |
2026 ZH Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions, Energy Production & Supply, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Diligent Energy AI accelerates how renewable energy projects are invested in, developed and built — delivering AI-augmented due diligence reports in hours instead of weeks, with AI services across the full project lifecycle from market intelligence and engineering support to EPC verification and portfolio management. | |||
| SoliTrack (Dirt-Master) |
2025 ZH Formation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Building Construction, Circular Economy, Waste Management & Recycling ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software |
| SoilTrack is a digital B2B platform connecting construction companies with excavation material suppliers and receivers, enabling VVEA-compliant material declaration, regional matching and integrated transport coordination to reduce unnecessary disposal and lower CO₂ emissions. | |||
| DNAir |
2025 ZH Validation |
[ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection ] | Biological: Bio tech, Smart: Sensors |
| Companies in land-intensive sectors such as mining, utilities and construction have legal obligations to monitor and manage biodiversity through the lifecycle of operations. Beyond legal requirements, the global trend towards natural capital accounting and nature risk management means companies are also beginning to recognise the strategic value of nature and biodiversity for value chain management, access to capital and market positioning. Still, companies lack access to timely and comprehensive data about biodiversity. Without high-quality data companies cannot measure the exact extent of their biodiversity impact and dependency, and therefore struggle to develop effective strategies to manage it. DNAir has developed a purpose-built air eDNA sampler capable of collecting high-quality air eDNA at scale. Instead of sending a team of ecological experts into the field, DNAir sensors continuously and reliably collect high-quality air eDNA, which after a standard laboratory extraction process is converted into granular biodiversity data. Beyond the clear use case of biodiversity monitoring, the same data that DNAir collects can eventually be leveraged across other sectors e.g. for managing agricultural pests and invasive species, protecting rare and threatened species, as well as tracking antibiotic resistance genes. It also has potential applications in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, such as novel protein discovery from the genetic sequences of newly detected species. | |||
| duramon |
2021 ZH Formation |
[ Infrastructure Construction ] | Smart: Sensors |
| Structural health corrosion monitoring solutions. To build and maintain smarter, cost-effective, safer, and more sustainably. Our solution is an embeddable multifunctional sensors in selected representative locations in concrete structures. | |||
| Earlybird |
2017 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Earlybird is the local delivery service for workplace catering. We deliver seasonal & organic menus, fruits, meeting catering and gifts for the office. | |||
| eightinks |
2022 ZH Validation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery |
| Eightinks manufactures and designs lithium ion solid-state batteries. By regarding industrial production at an industrial scale their technology is suitable for large scale productions. By implementing a recyclable fast-charging cell design the batteries are more efficient to produce and more eco-friendly. | |||
| emost |
2022 ZH Growth |
[ Energy Storage ] | Components: Construction - Advanced materials & energy optimization, Energy: Battery, Smart: Grid |
| emost is an Axpo Spin-off building an ecosystem that uses mobile batteries to replace diesel generators – hence, greening off-grid electricity. Their first product has been developed and tested during the last four years and is today delivering CO2 free electricity to construction sites and event locations all over Europe. | |||
| Emovemotorstore (Emove) |
2012 ZH Stagnant |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-motorbike, e-scooter |
| Emovemotorstore GmbH was founded in 2012 with the aim of offering clean, efficient, reliable and affordable mobility in the high-end field of electric mobility. | |||
| Enchar |
2022 ZH Validation |
[ Circular Economy ] | Biological: Material based on biomass, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Enchar is the first comprehensive B2B biochar market platform. With the help of their expertise and their biochar database Enchar helps customers pick the right form of biochar for their endeavor. For suppliers the platform offers an easy and risk free way to sell their produce. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Enerphy Suisse |
2022 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, Smart: City, Smart: Home & building |
| Installation of renewable energy, mainly solar systems. Service from initial consultation and design, to construction and maintenance. | |||
| enersuisse |
2018 ZH Established |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Data usage |
| enersuisse relies on the comprehensive know-how and many years of experience of its owners (EKZ, Primeo Energie and Romande Energie) in the billing process (meter-to-customer process). The company focuses on competencies in metering technology, in the billing of energy services and in customer service. Technically, enersuisse relies on high-quality systems and infrastructures. | |||
| Enlightware |
2017 ZH Formation |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Video & 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. | |||
| etavalve |
2020 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Efficiency, Energy Production & Supply ] | Environment: Climate tech |
| Etavalve is a Swiss startup developing compact heat-to-power systems based on a piston-driven Brayton engine with patented electro-hydraulic valve actuators. Their technology efficiently converts industrial waste heat—especially in the 500–900 °C range—into electricity, making it suitable for sectors like metal and cement production. The system offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional turbines for medium-scale applications. | |||
| Chichery |
2021 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Chickpeas are a superfood - rich in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Chichery produces various snacks from chickpeas. Their products do not contain any artificial ingredients. Because the chickpeas are roasted extremely gently, they are already very tasty by themselves. | |||
| Fabas (fyn foods) |
2021 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| We produce the first 101% Swiss organic hummus in close cooperation with our farmers: vegetable, protein-rich, healthy and super tasty! | |||
| Faircustomer |
2007 ZH Validation |
Culture, Education & Media,Health, Wellness & Care [ Circular Economy ] | Other: Low tech |
| Faircustomer.ch is an internet marketplace where traders can independently offer and / or purchase goods and / or services. The dealers are Swiss suppliers who value sustainability: facilities for people with disabilities, designers of ecological solutions, integration projects, cooperatives from the countries of the south and Swiss importers of fairly traded articles. Pictures, texts and videos show where and by whom the articles were made. | |||
| Fair Voyage |
2017 ZH Stagnant |
[ Tourism Services ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| 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. | |||
| Felfel |
2013 ZH Growth |
Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality [ Restaurants ] | Other: Low tech |
| Felfel provides the right catering for every company. | |||
| Field Food AG (eggfield) |
2022 ZH Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| EggField produces a new generation of natural, plant-based egg alternatives. EggField Basic Aquafaba, EggField One and EggField Plus replace Whole Egg, Egg White and Egg Yellow out of natural ingredients without additives. | |||
| FireDrone |
2025 ZH Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Disaster Risk & Hazard Prevention, Technical Risk Prevention ] | Mobility: Drone & flight, Smart: Measuring & monitoring, Smart: Robotic |
| FireDrone develops autonomous drone systems engineered to operate in extreme heat up to 200°C, using patented polyimide aerogel insulation and integrated thermal management. The technology provides real-time visual and thermal situational awareness to firefighters and industrial operators in environments where conventional drones cannot survive. | |||
| Flowconverter Energy |
2007 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Hydro (small scale) |
| The company aims to develop, manufacture and operate innovative environmental technologies. The main produkt is the FLOWCONVERTER™, an innovative flow generator for the generation of electric current. The fields of application of FLOWCONVERTER™ are brooks, rivers, canals and ocean currents, where it can be installed without a negative impact on fish or the waters natural behaviour. | |||
| Flux Mobility |
2021 ZH Formation |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric |
| The start-up develops and builds high-quality e-transporters based on a modular platform concept. | |||
| Food Brewer |
2021 ZH Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Alternative Proteins, Food Systems & Food Tech, Precision Fermentation & Nutrition ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Food tech |
| Food Brewer produces cultivated cocoa and coffee. Expert in plant cellular agriculture, the vision is to secure food resources by providing food companies an alternative supply to tropical crops using plant cell culture in bioreactors. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Barney (F&P Robotics AG) |
2014 ZH Growth |
[ Hospitality Services ] | Smart: Robotic, Smart: Sensors |
| Barney Bar is a fully autonomous robotic bar that serves cocktails, soft drinks, mocktails, beer and prosecco in a very efficient and entertaining way. Barney Bar can run a bar by himself or work together with a human barkeeper. | |||
| Fuchs & Igel |
2021 ZH Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Behavioural Change, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection, Landscape & Habitat Conservation ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Environment: Climate tech, Other: Low tech |
| Fuchs & Igel GmbH is a Zurich-based nature-friendly garden design and maintenance company that promotes local biodiversity by combining clients' needs with ecological principles. Using cargo bikes and emission-free equipment, they minimise environmental impact while offering services to private households, companies and institutions. | |||
| Ganser CRS |
2003 ZH Established |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| The Common Rail injection technology has contributed significantly to the new era of the modern diesel engine. The diesel engine became more powerful, runs quietly and produces far less emissions than in the past. | |||
| Gastros Switzerland |
2022 ZH Established |
[ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Energy: Heat Exchanger, Energy: Heat industrial usage |
| Gastros Switzerland redefines the way of how food can be kept warm. We offer a genuine alternative for professionals from the catering industry who like to feed their guests at modern, multi-functional and individually designed buffets. | |||
| posmo |
2020 ZH Validation |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Posmo is a data cooperative for mobility data. Through the self-determined collection of mobility data, the basis for sustainable mobility is to be created. | |||