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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cofoundme |
2017 ZG Established |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| cofoundme is the biggest matching platform for startup jobs in Switzerland. We enable entrepreneurs to find cofounders for their projects and startups to recruit staff. You’re looking for a job in the Startup ecosystem, you’re at the right place! | |||
| Da Vinci Olivenöl |
2013 TG Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Da Vinci offers impeccable, high quality olive oil from selected producers for everyone. Especially for those who care about health aspects in the diet. | |||
| de Cavis |
2009 ZH Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Building Technologies ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| De Cavis supports customers in the development and marketing of patented foaming technology for the production of highly porous mineral materials with air contents between 50 and 95vol%, on the development of ceramic buoyancy bodies for underwater vehicles as well as on the production of high-purity and ultra-high-purity magnesium. | |||
| Daxtro Swiss International Engineering Company |
2000 TI Established |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: Hydro, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Wind, Other: Enabling tech |
| Daxtro Swiss International Engineering Company S.A.R.L.® is a Cleantech Swiss company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, distributing and installing products relating to the environmental sector. They have three divisions: DAXTRO WATERS: Specialized in the field of water purification at any level (waste water treatment for municipalities and industries; also have desalination plants, filtration and drinking water systems). DAXTRO ENERGY: Leader in the field of renewable energy generation (Photovoltaic plants & Eolic systems). DAXTRO TECHNOLOGY: Promotes and commercialize high-tech products for Industrial Applications. | |||
| EcoWaste |
2003 VD Established |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Smart: City |
| EcoWaste SA offers a complete range of ecological products and services for optimizing the management of all types of waste. | |||
| Ener Blue |
2012 TI Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | None |
| Ener Blue is a Swiss based company with significant expertise in the design and construction of high pressure hydrogen plants based on water electrolysis. Our specialty is to provide standard and semicustom designed high-end hydrogen equipment. The engineering team is committed to safety and long term reliability of the implemented solutions. We focus on clients needs and provide suitable solutions optimized on maximum return on investment for the client. Ener Blue proprietary advanced electrolysis technology allows the manufacturing of products with incomparable performance and advantages. More than 40 clients worldwide are already taking profit of our solutions. | |||
| 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. | |||
| ENERGYS |
2013 JU Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Other: Low tech |
| ENERGYS is an engineering bureau, established in La-Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) since 1st January 2010 and working principally in the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Jura. The company was founded by Yannick Sanglard, a thermal engineering graduate with more than 10 years' experience in this field. Main activities: planning and design of heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC), analysis and optimization of energy use in buildings and in industry, compilation of cantonal energy dossiers, applications for financial support, advice on compliance with Swiss energy building standards Minergie and Minergie. Clients: As an engineering office, we provide services to industry, to the public sector and to private clients relating to commercial property, public buildings and residential accommodation and spanning both renovation projects and new builds. The philosophy of ENERGYS is centered on customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Our particular focus is energy consumption and annual running costs, combining expertise in construction with knowledge and experience of interdisciplinary working, quality considerations and project deadlines. ENERGYS recognizes the urgency of the agenda to protect the environment and manage energy resources. As a result, we develop energy efficient solutions and promote the use of renewable sources whilst always remaining mindful of the economic requirements which must be met. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Equippo |
2014 ZG Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Circular Economy ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Equippo is the biggest online sales platform for construction machinery. By buying their construction equipment second-hand, customers can reduce their environmental footprint and the life cycle of the machine is extended. | |||
| e-swissolar |
2006 ZG Established |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Evatec |
2004 SG Established |
[ Efficiency Solutions ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| Evatec offers a range of platform architectures equipped with evaporation, sputter , etch and PECVD source technologies according to application, substrate format and throughput requirements, due to thin film deposition systems enable manufacture of the worlds highest performance optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor devices. Our Advanced Process Control ( APC) technologies enables new level of thin film performance and production yield. | |||
| Fiaxell |
2018 VD Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| A global solution for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), electrolyser (SOEC) & high temperature electrochemical devices Over the past nine years, Fiaxell has developed processes for cell fabrication, specialty screen printing inks, flexible testing devices for high temperature measurements and has now provided customers worldwide. To complement our core competences, we identified highly skilled manufacturers of electronics (power supply & EIS), kilns, gas control, liquid management, gas detection, hydrogen generators and are working closely with them. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gaiasens Technologies |
2010 VS Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Environmental Monitoring ] | IT: Data usage, Smart: Device, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| GAIASENS Technologies is an innovative company at the service of the environment. It offers real-time measurement solutions, environmental studies and modelling services as well as the implementation of operational solutions for the management of natural hazards. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Geo2X |
2012 VD Established |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Geophysical |
| Geo2X is a Swiss Company based near Geneva. It was founded 12 years ago by experienced geologists and geophysicists who have complementary areas of expertise in the petroleum, geotechnical, geophysical and geological domain. This allows Geo2X offer a wide range of services that meet all the demands of its customers.Our global experience is key to find specific solutions for varied issues (hydrogeology, natural resources, landslides, pollution, etc.) in many environments. A particular effort is put into research and development of new hardware and software, allowing us to have innovative answers to complex situations. | |||
| Geopraevent |
2012 ZH Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Disaster Risk & Hazard Prevention ] | Components: Geophysical, IT: Data usage |
| Geopraevent develops, installs and operates premium alarm and monitoring systems for natural hazards. We focus on customer-specific and highly reliable solutions. | |||
| Good Soaps |
2011 LU Established |
[ Cleaning Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| Since 2011, we have been developing and producing ecological, sustainable cleaning agents based on european plants. | |||
| foifi |
2017 ZH Established |
[ Hospitality Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| Zurich's first “Zero Waste” store cafés: the FOIFI in the lively Kreis 4 and the ZOLLFREI in the idyllic Kreis 9. Our store cafés are hosts, idea exchangers, meeting spaces and meeting points for enjoyment, togetherness and collaboration. | |||
| Groupe Curie |
2020 ZH Established |
Energy & Power Systems [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Hydro, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Wind, Environment: Climate tech |
| Consulting, developing and operating of green infrastructures for chemical products using CleanTech processes and developing of Cleantech Innovations. Developing alternative sustainable materials for the industry. | |||
| Grüniger PLUS |
2011 AG Established |
Culture, Education & Media [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Communication |
| Grüniger Plus GmbH is an expert in the field of energy and process optimisation of industrial processes as well as thermal systems and plants. The focus is on holistic considerations of systems and processes as well as their energetic and economic optimization. | |||
| Codecheck |
2012 ZH Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Codecheck is an online product guide that helps critical consumers and consumers in their purchasing decisions. Through Codecheck.info, consumers receive 65 million free-of-charge independent expert information and evaluations on currently 95,000 products (mainly food and cosmetics). | |||
| HeiQ Materials |
2005 ZH Established |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Components: New chemical materials |
| HeiQ is three-in-one company: scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding, all for improving the lives of billions of people by perfecting the every day product of textile. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performance textile effects in the market today. | |||
| Impact Acoustic |
2019 LU Established |
Health, Wellness & Care [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| We are firmly convinced that we humans can only be successful if we also care for the environment. That's why we develop not only beautiful and functional, but also environmentally compatible acoustic solutions in the heart of Switzerland. Always with an eye on global trends and a focus on the requirements of the ever-changing architecture and design industry. | |||
| fundraiso ( InternetTime) |
2014 ZH Established |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The fundraiso.ch project massively simplifies the search for funding. Fundraiso.ch is the first online platform in Switzerland that makes it possible to systematically search for funding. As a user of our platform, you benefit from the experiences of previous fundraisers who have already been in contact with individual funders. | |||
| Inventsys |
2017 AG Established |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Software solution, designed to enable the digitalization of governments, authorities, and municipal utilities to create smart processes. It helps digitalize the business of other verticals including facility management, utility management, security, trade marketing, and outdoor media, and any other operation that requires the geolocated real-time management of assets or field workers. | |||
| Keller Technologies |
2000 ZG Established |
Energy & Power Systems [ Building Construction ] | Smart: Home & building |
| Plan, design and build to level, environmentally friendly buildings, neighbourhoods with interessting architecture in China | |||
| Landos |
2016 BE Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Other: Low tech |
| Landos offers general consulting and operational support for the construction of isolated, decentralized electrical supply networks. This includes, among other things the integration of decentralized, renewable energy generation plants. One of our specialities is the overall planning of the projects, coordination of the participants and design of the contract structures including technical content of the various contracts, e.g. O&M, PPA, grid connection, approvals. Landos 2018. | |||