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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 What phase are you currently in? Areas of Activity [Subareas] Technology
Swissponic 2021
TI
Validation
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] Biological: Agricultural tech
Swissponic has developed an automated system for growing vegetable hors-sols at home. The system consists of a hydroponic structure, a control unit with dedicated software and a cloud connection for remote culture management at any time.
taketray 2004
ZH
Validation
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Other: Low tech
The most functional pocket ashtray solves litterling.
TEIL.style 2020
BE
Validation
[ Fashion & Apparel ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
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.
Terapet 2019
GE
Validation
[ Health Solutions ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Smart: Measuring & monitoring
Proton therapy is the most precise radiotherapy for cancer treatment. However, monitoring the doses during treatments remains a guessing game based on simulations. Terapet SA, a CERN startup, develops a novel medical device which enables medical doctors for the first time to monitor the delivered proton dose inside the patients during cancer treatment: in-vivo, non-invasive, in 3D and real-time. This solution ensures that every patient receives the right dose, every time.
testmate 2020
VD
Validation
[ Health Solutions ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: 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.
Loopia 2019
ZH
Validation
[ Circular Economy ] Smart: Wearable devices or apps
We are Thingsy, a young start-up with a big vision: to move away from the throwaway society towards the circular economy. Thingsy is here to help you manage your warranty receipts, when one of your products breaks down, or when you want to donate, share or resell a device. In order to develop the best app for you, we are expanding and optimizing our offer step by step. You can find out more about us on our website. Thingsy - Extending the life of Things
topGrid 2024

Validation
None
TopGrid is a user-friendly online tool for thermal energy planning and for the development and planning of thermal grids. It accompanies you step by step, from the area analysis to the planning of thermal grids, from the strategy to the preliminary project.
tropfbox 2022
SO
Validation
None
Tropfbox is an online platform for all things to do with periods. It offers access to sustainable menstrual products that can be purchased by subscription.
Unbound Potential 2023
ZH
Validation
None
Designing and building a new type of redox flow battery
UNIWASTEC 2021
ZG
Validation
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Components: Filters & membranes, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells
UNIWASTEC is a technology company that operates in the field of waste-to-energy production. We have combined the most innovative and greenest waste-to-energy technologies to produce Green Hydrogen, Synthetic liquids and gases, electricity and drinking water.
UrbanMetrix 2021

Validation
Energy & Power Systems [ Building Technologies, Data Platforms & Solutions ] None
UrbanMetrix turns environmental insights into sustainable building design — making of sun, views, noise and wind a primary resource of the design process
Vegipack 2021
VD
Validation
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use
An ecological water bottle made from sugar cane, which is also compostable at the end of its life. Veganbottle is a positive alternative to global plastic pollution.
VEIU Tech 2022
ZH
Validation
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] Mobility: E-vehicle charging, Mobility: Fleet management, Smart: Grid
Charge management solution that leverages E-Fleet operation data to unleash full flexibility potential and create value to grids and EV owners
Voliro 2019
ZH
Validation
[ Building Technologies ] Mobility: Drone & flight, Smart: Sensors
Drones as flying inspection robot The robots are capable of performing in-depth structural integrity assessments using advanced inspection technologies.
Voltiris 2022
VD
Validation
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Energy Production & Supply, Smart Farming & Agritech ] Components: Construction - Advanced materials & energy optimization, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech
Voltiris enables double-use of large agricultural greenhouses surfaces to produce electricity without impacting their high agricultural yield, with a solar panel design to generate electricity from the part of sunlight's spectrum that is unused for crop growth.
Volumina Medical 2018
VD
Validation
[ Health Solutions ] Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech
Reconstructive surgery after breast cancer is currently costly, risky, highly invasive and results are temporary or don't look natural. EPFL spinoff Volumina Medical created AdiPearl, an injectable implant with the capacity to regenerate damaged tissues for breast reconstruction in a single minimally invasive procedure. AdiPearl will improve the quality of life by bringing to breast cancer survivors a safe, effective, quality, and cost efficient breast reconstruction solution.
washo 2022
ZG
Validation
[ Cleaning Services ] None
Washo is the environmentally friendly alternative to conventional detergents: Ecologically clean, practical and pre-dosed.
Circulago (WWZ) 2016
ZG
Validation
[ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Cooling tech, Energy: Heat Exchanger, Energy: Heating in buildings
Circulago is a WWZ AG project for the supply of Zug and Baar-Süd with environmentally friendly heating and cooling energy. It is obtained from the water of the Zugersee.
Xilva 2021
ZH
Validation
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Xilva is a digital platform where one can invest in regenerative forests. Sourcing, screening and funding are all part of the process through which Xilva enables the support of forest projects all around the globe.
Yoordi 2021
ZH
Validation
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Wearable devices or apps
Digital self-ordering solution: Yoordi's web app can be used to digitally handle ordering and payment services at events with multiple food and beverage providers.
Yuxi 2022
ZH
Validation
[ Energy Efficiency ] IT: Data usage, IT: Software, Other: Enabling tech
Yuxi leverages data from Building Management Systems to optimize the building's energy consumption and indoor quality.
ZENDRA 2024
GR
Validation
None
Development and planning of alpine solar systems, especially in the area of substructures with in-house developments.
1H2O3 2018
LU
Growth
[ Water Management ] Environment: Water pollution abatement
Water Treatment Package - All in one package that makes wastewater treatment affordable and easy.
2em 2014
FR
Growth
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Fleet management
2EM wurde 2012 in Freiburg gegründet. Mit einer Flotte von über 2000 Fahrzeugen ist 2EM die führende private Autovermietungsplattform der Schweiz und ermöglicht Tausenden von Mitgliedern die Teilnahme an der kooperativen Wirtschaft. Die Wahl einer alternativen Art des Konsums bedeutet, Teil der Generation des Social Car Sharing zu sein!
Akenza (former Hivemind) 2017
ZH
Growth
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Akenza IoT Platform, provides all key middleware capabilities needed to build sophisticated End-2-End IoT application ecosystems.
Alera energies AG 2015
LU
Growth
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Efficiency ] Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings, Smart: Home & building
Our customers rank from private households to large companies for whom we have successfully accompanied and supported projects like the optimisation of heat pumps in family homes to the development of power plants and energy centres.
Alver (Golden Chlorella) 2015
VD
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Bio tech
Alver is a new food company producing everyday foods that are based on Golden ChlorellaTM. This nutrient-dense micro-algae is a truly sustainable source of protein, something which the planet needs if we are to be able to feed the ever-increasing world population. We have launched with our 100% natural EASY PROTEIN powder and three different Golden Chlorella packed biscuits. We are developing soups and sauces.
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.
Amphiro 2009
ZH
Growth
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources,Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Efficiency ] Energy: Hydro (small scale), IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech
Amphiro develops intelligent systems that indicate the energy consumption when using hot water - and motivate a conscious use of energy. amphiro displays the water and energy consumption directly when showering and thus promotes a conscious use of hot water.
Assaia International 2018
ZH
Growth
Financials & Information Technology [ Air Transport ] IT: Data usage
We provide an Artificial Intelligence solution that watches turnarounds in real time to understand what is happening and offers predictive analysis to better manage operations.
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