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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzercloud (Brunata AG) |
2018 ZH Sold but still independently active |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Device |
| Energy management software for household and buildings. Simple Complex with the CMS Colibird provides technology for energy services and Internet of Things (IoT), mainly through innovative software solutions and interfaces for the measurement and presentation of measurement data. | |||
| SOLIDpower (Htceramix) |
2000 VD Sold but still independently active |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Battery |
| HTceramix SA (HTc) is a dynamic and dedicated SME specialized in high-temperature electro-ceramic applications for energy and gas conversion. With high temperature membrane reactors as core competence, the company works as SOLIDpower’s innovation center. Located in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, the company cooperates with many industrial and academic partners. | |||
| CTU Clean Technology Universe |
2010 ZH Sold but still independently active |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Energy & Power Systems [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| Waste treatment with Responsibility and Value Recovery | |||
| Hexis |
2006 ZH Sold but still independently active |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| Leading competence in unit electricity and heat system for houses and buildings from innovative fuel cell design; The Swiss company HEXIS is one of the world's leading companies in the field of high-temperature fuel cell technology (SOFC - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) for stationary applications | |||
| Paradox Engineering |
2000 TI Sold but still independently active |
Energy & Power Systems,Financials & Information Technology,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes,Mobility & Transport [ Building Technologies ] | IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: City |
| Leveraging our deep technological know-how, we offer Internet of Things platforms to unlock the value of our customers’ data: our solutions enable Cities and companies to collect, transport, store and deliver any kind of data lying in urban objects or industrial plants, transforming information into | |||
| Sensefly |
2009 VD Sold but still independently active |
[ Environmental Monitoring ] | Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Device |
| Our proven drone solutions simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals in surveying, agriculture, engineering and humanitarian aid to make better decisions, faster. senseFly was founded in 2009 and is the commercial drone subsidiary of Parrot Group. | |||
| Serbot |
2009 NW Sold but still independently active |
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Smart: Robotic |
| SERBOT AG is a leading Swiss technology company in the field of advanced service robots and moving systems. Its innovations have achieved several rewards. Serbot develops and produces intelligent robot systems to clean sophisticated surfaces such as photovoltaic solar panels, large glass facades. | |||
| Catecar Industries |
2010 VD restructuring, on hold, no development |
Buildings & Construction,Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: E-car, Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric |
| Catecar is a Swiss private company born in 2010 dedicated to innovation, development production and commercialization of products in the field of a green and cleaner individual transportation to reduce the warming climate and air pollution, more specifically as regards PM, NOx and CO2. Out of three projects in which Catecar is currently involved : 1. Dragonfly, the first depolluting car ; 2. Catefuel, the Truck CO2 Capture, 3. CatecairTM the PM, NOx and then CO2 air cleaner. 4. CatecairTM, 101, 40 and 70 for companies | |||
| DSPlus |
2003 VS restructuring, on hold, no development |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Lighting, Other: Enabling tech |
| DSPlus designs, develops and markets electronic light dimmers that integrate into public lighting systems. Thus contributes to reducing energy consumption and light pollution. DSPlus is a Swiss high-tech company, founded in 2004 as a spin-off of HES-SO Valais. | |||
| EveryCook |
2014 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Smart: Device |
| Production of a smart pan that cooks the meals in an easier and more energy efficient way. With the connection to your smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac, the EveryCook links up to our online recipe database, offering you an endless support of ideas for your meal. | |||
| InstaHeat |
2019 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Energy & Power Systems,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| InstaHeat is a technology-based Company located in Zürich. We develope a new kind of heating device being able to heat any conductive fluid instantly and precisely to the desired temperature with very high efficiency. The device generates the heat directly within the fluid, eliminating the need for a heating element. The technology allows a compact design so that it fits into various machines, like food heating systems. | |||
| LENR Cars |
2012 VD restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Components: 3D Printing, Energy: Battery, Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Mobility: E-car, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| LENR Cars is developing mobile electric generators based on LENR technology to power electric vehicles or provide heat and electric power to regular vehicles. There is no working prototype, yet. | |||
| Roll2Go |
2019 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Data usage, Mobility: E-motorbike, e-scooter |
| Roll2Go is an integrator of micro-mobility. We build on top of recent international success of free-floating rental schemes with e-scooters and bicycles and aim to foster their long-term potential for urban mobility. The data-centric platform for mobility data fusion and predictive analytics | |||
| SMT Energy |
2017 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Energy Storage ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Battery, Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Smart: Device, Smart: Home & building |
| Development, manufacturing and marketing of safe, reliable and economical SMT Energy Storage System that enables customers to manage their resources more effectively and sustainably. In the Redox Flow System the Energy is stored as aqueous liquids in separate tanks allowing to independently scale Power and Energy. | |||
| STRIDE Learning |
2016 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Communication, Other: Low tech |
| Our mission is to support personal, social and environmental transformations that lead us towards more sustainable and equitable societies as well as meaningful and fulfilling lives. Through action research, collaboration as well as STRIDE’s unSchooling approach to learning, we strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, cities, and sectors to develop impactful solutions to complex problems. | |||
| Swiss Eco Line |
2015 GR restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Resource Efficiency ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| Swiss Eco Line AG develops and markets water efficient, energy sustainable bathroom products designed to maximize the use of water, energy and other natural resources. | |||
| Techsep |
2009 VD restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| The company's main objective is the development, manufacture and marketing of all products and processes relating to environmental protection, including in particular compact equipment for road water treatment, in compliance with current legislative requirements. (Treatment of roadway waters) | |||
| Tremola |
2011 GL restructuring, on hold, no development |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: Electric |
| Market introducution of a flexible, environmentally conscious vehicle, which is both economical and fun to drive. | |||
| am-tec switzerland |
2011 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Energy & Power Systems [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Consultants for electricity grid management; Core competencies: asset management and infrastructure management. We offer consulting, services and software for strategic and operational asset management (standardized entry-level projects for electricity, water and gas distribution) | |||
| Power Plant and Marine emission control |
2011 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | None |
| Competence and competitiveness in emission control for diesel engines is that we focus only on marine and power plant applications. | |||
| smartYes |
2015 SG restructuring, on hold, no development |
Culture, Education & Media [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| smartYes, as a regional supplier specialized in POS Communication and Live-Marketing. We provide customers with quality displays and marketing tools. We ensure that your company or brand promotion stands out where it really matters. We have the right and unique solution for every Point-Of-Sale, event or exhibition. | |||
| ADE photonExa |
2014 ZH Stagnant |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting |
| LED lighting solutions (spinoff); Swiss manufacturer and specialist for high-performance LEDs, lighting systems, OEM LED modules, LED LightEngines and LED retrofit - with LED products for architects, lighting planners, lighting designers, communities and private individuals with high demands. | |||
| ANROTEC |
2013 LU Stagnant |
Financials & Information Technology [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Energy: Hydro, Energy: Photovoltaics, Other: Low tech |
| Consultants for energy efficient buildings; In building technology, we plan and provide high-quality services for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling and sanitation. We are your expert partner for special systems such as solar systems, photovoltaic systems, as well building inspections. | |||
| antavi |
2015 ZH Stagnant |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Managing safety at mega events requires agility, efficiency and team play. Antavi supports safety providers with a app-based solution to manage teams at highest precision and reduced costs. Teams can be formed quickly and coordinated efficiently. Made for crowd and disaster management, the system can be learned quickly and be operational within minutes from any mobile phone, tablet or web browser on your desktop. | |||
| Bitlumens |
2016 ZG Stagnant |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting, Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Internet of Things IOT, Smart: Device, Smart: Grid, Smart: Sensors |
| BitLumens distributes solar power devices in areas without a power-grid and connects them to the blockchain. By using the devices, people build up credit scores and investors can view where the machines are located and how much power these generate. Remitters can pay for their family's electricity bills providing transparency and security of transactions. | |||
| BlueBird Photovoltaics |
2015 NE Stagnant |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Bluebird Photovoltaics plans solar panels that meet the highest technological and environmental requirements in the areas of mobility and high efficiency autonomous systems. | |||
| blueyellow |
2019 ZH Stagnant |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| 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. | |||
| BNL Clean Energy |
2009 ZG Stagnant |
Mobility & Transport [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Renewable tech |
| The BNL Clean Energy Group provides standardised modular Zero Emission Zero Residue Clean Energy plants for biomass and waste-to-energy solutions. It also helps with financing the solutions. | |||
| b-science.net |
2018 AI Stagnant |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| We improve decision making quality in the energy storage community based on patent literature analysis, which allows for the anticipation of future technology trends. | |||
| Cymmersion |
2016 AG Stagnant |
[ Media & Communications ] | IT: Gamification, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Our main focus is on the development of immersive applications, especially Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. | |||