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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
MPower Ventures AG 2017
ZH
growth
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Electricity, Energy storage, Financing and financial services, Information technology ] Battery, Photovoltaics
MPower Ventures finances and distributes affordable solar systems to a market of 1.3 bn potential customers in emerging markets. MPower enables them to power their homes and businesses independently from the electricity grid or fossil fuel-based electricity production systems.
MyFoodways 2018
BE
growth
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Food production & retail, Waste & recycling ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
MyFoodways gets to know what you love - and what you don’t - and offers you personalised recipe recommendations. You can search for a specific item or swap and switch the ingredients in one of your favourite recipes. All MyFoodways recipes are flexible and adapt what you have at home.
MyOldtimer 2020
AG
growth
MyOldtimer.fun is the sharing platform that allows you to share classic cars, modern classic and other unique vehicles.
Nagi Bioscience 2019
VD
growth
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Environmental monitoring, Healthcare ] Bio technologies
Nagi Bioscience is an innovative high-tech startup operating in the BioTech field, located in the heart of the Swiss "Health Valley"​. Nagi Bioscience revolutionizes the way toxic and beneficial effects of substances are tested today, with the first “Organism-on-Chip” technology: ethical alternative to animal testing and key to boost innovation and efficiency in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
Nanogence SA 2017
VD
growth
[ Building technology, Construction of infrastructure (roads, bridges ..) ] Construction : Increase efficiency or renewable energy use., Construction: Resource or material optimisation, New chemical materials, Physical & chemical & nano technologies
Nanogence develops smart nanoadditives for construction sector allowing cost and carbon footprint reduction. The products are integrated directly into current cement and concrete manufacturing processes.
nanoleq 2017
ZH
growth
[ Functional clothes ] Physical & chemical & nano technologies
we help people reconnect to themselves and listen to their bodies through monitoring technology that is integrated into daily clothes.
ECO-TSAPI (Neotex Concept) 2017
FR
growth
Waste recovery, recycling and re-use
eco-tsapi consists of a fabric impregnated with beeswax and organic jojoba oil. Called wrap in English or bees wrap in the jargon of consum'actors, it allows you to pack food in a simple and 100% natural way. The advantage: it is reusable because it is washable!
Neuron 2013
AG
growth
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Electricity efficiency, Information technology ] Communication, Enabling technologies, IT network, Lighting, Smartcity, Smart device, Smartgrid, Smarthome & building
Neuron offers innovative products, platforms and services to facilitate last-mile (EDGE) IoT using powerline communication technology. With customer spread across 19 countries and 4 continents, our technologies are most used in SmartGrid and SmartCity domains..
NIKIN GmbH 2017
AG
growth
[ Forestry, Functional clothes ] Wood or forest technologies
NIKIN is a sustainable clothing brand from Switzerland that plants a tree for each product. Our mission: We want to support global reforestation by planting one tree for every product sold. Here on our Linkedin page you will find regular information about NIKIN, inspiration for a sustainable lifestyle or how the NIKIN family works every day. Join us on our journey and help to make the world a greener place.
Novaccess 2011
VD
growth
Construction & buildings,Transport & Mobility [ Electricity efficiency, Information technology, Road vehicles and transport ] Internet of Things, Lighting, Sensors, Smartcity, Smart device
Novaccess is a start-up company developing innovative products for to the Web of Things. We make physical objects smarter, by interconnecting them through a ubiquitous software fabric. Our deep expertise in hardware, networking and software technologies allows us to craft end-to-end solutions with unprecedented levels of customization, efficiency and manageability. We create value across diverse application domains.
Novalytica 2019
BE
growth
[ Construction of buildings, Information technology ] IT data usage
Novalytica is a Data Science Boutique that supports organizations with its expertise in handling data. We simplify access to a variety of data sources for technical and business-oriented users with user-friendly, modern data tools. Access to local information describing how a neighbourhood, community or region is developing is becoming increasingly important for decision-makers in the field of real-estate, finance and public decisions.
Novamem (DrinkPure) 2013
ZH
growth
Filters & Membranes, Physical & chemical & nano technologies
Novamem is the first company to use state-of-the-art technology to produce micro- to nanofiltration flat sheet membranes made from almost any polymer. Since 2018 a water filter is produced, which cn fit on any tab, to provide drinking water
novaziun 2021
GR
growth
We decarbonize because we know what needs to be preserved. As a solution provider and engineering company, we design and develop innovative vehicles and machines. Together with our customers, we electrify the world with moving innovations.
Nuniq 2021
VD
growth
[ Bodycare, Resource efficiency ] Low technology
Nuniq is here to transform the beauty industry in a wholesome and sustainable way. Taking care of one's self should not come at the cost of the environment.
Optor 2014
BE
growth
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.
Oxygen at Work 2017
ZH
growth
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ air quality ] IT data usage
Oxygen at Work GmbH helpd companies reduce health care and energy costs by using data analytics and specific plants to improve office indoor air quality.
Fotokite (Perspective Robotics) 2014
ZH
growth
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.
Pexapark 2017
ZH
growth
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Electricity, Information technology ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
Pexapark enables better renewable energy sales in subsidy-free markets through a combination of software tools and PPA transaction services. We provide developers & operators with revenue management, hedge risk analysis and optimization capabilities and enable them to participate the open market with the confidence of full energy sales & trading compliment. Our award-winning PexaQuote provides the standardized pricing methodology across the range of PPA contracts, term lengths and asset types. Sellers and buyers execute PPA transactions with our advisory service. Last but not least, we connect producers and off-takers, provide historical deal trends and reduce search costs through our community platform PexaConnect. Together they form a seamless platform to better enable renewable energy sales.
PHYSEOS 2011
VS
growth
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Energy efficiency ] Construction : Increase efficiency or renewable energy use., Renewable technologies
Physeos focuses its activities on sustainable development and energy efficiency in the built environment and industrial processes. Physeos provides solutions to reduce the need for investment in energy infrastructure, cut fuel costs, increase competitiveness and improve consumer welfare. Main activities: • Energy optimization in buildings and industrial processes, • Building physics, numerical simulation, • Distributed energy production systems, • Education and training for professionals.
Pick-e-Bike 2018
BS
growth
[ Mobility & Fleet management ] e-bike, e-mobility, Fleet management
Pick-e-Bike is your sharing system for e-bikes and e-scooters in different Swiss regions. Fast, easy and cheap.
Plair 2014
GE
growth
[ 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.
Planted 2019
ZH
growth
[ Food production & retail ] Bio technologies
Planted produces food products from plants, that replace meat, taste good an contain healthy ingrediants. Only a handful of carefully selected ingredients go into Planted: pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil and water.
POWERGIA 2013
ZH
growth
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Electricity efficiency ] IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals
POWERGIA GmbH provides access to an liberalised electricity market for large consumers
Precision Vine 2016
VD
growth
[ Environmental monitoring, Food production & retail, Information technology ] Drone & flight, IT data usage
With a focus on improving wine quality, Precision Vine works with growers and winemakers to collect and analyze remote-sensing data and assist in integrating the information acquired into specific management plans. We offer high-resolution hyper/multispectral aerial imaging and associated vineyard specific data services to address vineyard heterogeneity, vine balance, irrigation management, harvest planning, disease mapping, nutrition needs, maturation curve and more.
Proxipel 2013
VD
growth
[ Waste & recycling ] Biomass based energy (biofuels, biogas ..)
Proxipel is an innovative concept for the production of pellets. It consists of a pellet production line mounted on a truck trailer. Proxipel can granulate biomass wherever it is.
Klode (previously up green recycling) 2019
GE
growth
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Waste & recycling ] Pump, Waste management technologies
With its unique system for sorting organic waste, Mint combines elegance and innovation. A few presses on the upper part of the bin are enough to eliminate the bad odors generated by the decomposition of waste. It's as simple as that. Result: no smells, no midges, no disgust.
qiio 2014
ZH
growth
[ 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".
Qualysense 2010
ZH
growth
[ Food production & retail, Forestry ] Enabling technologies
QualySense develops high-end solutions for a safe and sustainable food supply. By pioneering single-kernel analysis, combining two sensing technologies - QualySense is helping seed breeders, food companies and inspection agencies to achieve excellence in nutrition, health and safety.
R&D Cycling 2017
VS
growth
[ Recreation, Sport ] Communication, e-bike, Low technology
In the heart of the Valais Alps, R&D Cycling has developed a unique platform of complementary skills and an exceptional network for the creation of federative events, the development of innovative products and an offer of excellent services.
reCIRCLE 2015
BE
growth
Recreation, hotels & restaurants [ Catering, Waste & recycling ] Low technology
RECIRCLE is a national take-away network that uses washable containers with RECIRCLE lids to prevent waste.
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