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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
Vege'tables 2022
NE
Growth
Financials & Information Technology [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Vege’tables is a Smart Food consulting company offering concrete solutions to organisations, collective and commercial catering and individuals enabling them unlock their full potential and perform better, while doing their part for the planet.
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
viboo 2022
ZH
[ Building Technologies ] IT: Software
Reduce building energy consumption by 20-40% with self-learning predictive control. viboo offers self-learning predictive control on the basis of physics-informed Machine Learning as a cloud service to smart-thermostat and building automation companies.
washo 2022
ZG
Validation
[ Cleaning Services ] None
Washo is the environmentally friendly alternative to conventional detergents: Ecologically clean, practical and pre-dosed.
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.
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.
Zurich Soft Robotics 2022
ZH
Formation
[ Building Technologies ] Energy: Photovoltaics
Zurich Soft Robotics produces a novel adaptive solar façade named Solskin. It increases photovoltaic energy production compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, the façade offers additional solar protection through AI-controlled shading.
Floating Robotics 2023
ZH
Validation
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Smart Farming & Agritech ] Smart: Robotic
We automate harvesting and de-leafing in greenhouses with an integrated robotic and AI solution that easily adapts to existing standards.
mygrid 2023
AG
Validation
Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Management & Use, Fleet & Mobility Management ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
mygrid offers a modular platform for operating and billing charging infrastructure, (v)ZEV and energy solutions in buildings including electric vehicles
Sun-Ways 2023
VD
Validation
[ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Photovoltaics
Sun-Ways develops, manufactures and sells technical devices that enable the installation of removable solar power plants between the rails of a railroad track.
Arrhenius 2023
LU
Validation
[ Climate Technologies ] Biological: Bio tech, Environment: Carbon capture and storage
Arrhenius operates a negative emission technology to mitigate global warming.by growing and burying microalgae.
Borobotics 2023
ZH
Validation
[ Building Technologies, Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Heating in buildings, Smart: Robotic
The team at Borobotics has developed an autonomomous compact drilling robot which can be used to extract geothermal energy. The main advantages of using their borerobot "Grabowski" are, that it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than previous drilling methods. In addition the robot is more compact. This way drilling can also be carried out in places where this was not possible before.
BTRY 2023
ZH
Formation
[ Energy Storage ] Energy: Battery
With their reliable solid-state Li-ion battery, which can be charged in one minute, BTRY tries to revolutionize the energy storage industry. By stacking their thin shape thin-film solid-state batteries on top of eachother fast charging and high energy storage tailored to meet the customers needs are enabled. BTRYs innovative vacuum manufacturing process is better for the planet because it is completly solvent-free
climate landscaping 2023
ZH
Growth
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] None
This company provides solutions for adapting landscapes to climate change by developing techniques and measures for agriculture. Through the integration of agroforestry systems, regenerative farming methods, and innovative approaches in animal husbandry, it assists farmers in dealing with increased drought periods and heavy rainfall, while also maintaining soil fertility.
Climartis 2023

Growth
None
Climartis is building in Switzerland the most attractive and customer-friendly portfolio of SME companies for the implementation and acceleration of the Energy Strategy 2050 and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies.
Cotierra 2023
ZH
Growth
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] Environment: Carbon capture and storage
Cotierra AG leads decentralized biochar production, collaborating with leading coffee companies to advance global regenerative agriculture. Its innovative method sequesters carbon, enhances soil health, and increases farmer profits by converting coffee waste into biochar on-site.
Dyneo Technologies 2023
GE
Validation
[ Energy Efficiency ] IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: Data usage, IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software, Smart: Home & building, Smart: Sensors
Dyneo develops data acquisition, processing and analysis technologies to support the energy transition of thermal networks.
Emissium 2023
VD
Validation
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] IT: Blockchain or algorithms
Emissium brings reliable, transparent and actionable electricity emissions data
Fountain 2023
ZH
Formation
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Biological: Food tech
Fountain created a zero-waste beverage vending machine. The drinks are made out of natural essences which the machine directly adds to tap water. The beverages can be personalized and poured directly into a reusable bottle or a glass.
Fungusto 2023
ZG
Validation
None
fungusto specialises in the development, trade and production of fungal food and nutritional supplements as well as the management of a mycotheque.
Kohlenkraft 2023
ZH
Formation
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Building Technologies ] Components: Resource or material optimisation, Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Environment: Carbon capture and storage
KohlenKraft develops, designs and produces climate positive building materials. Their plaster and insulation are made out of charcoal. The insulation stores carbon from the atmosphere and can be reused, recycled, landfilled or composted after its use.
miniloop 2023
AG
Growth
None
niatsu 2023

Validation
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Carbon Removal & Storage ] Biological: Food tech, Environment: Climate tech, IT: Software
Niatsu provides a carbon footprint framework to enable their customers to automate the CO2-Calculation of their food products.
openversum 2023
ZH
Growth
[ Water Management ] Components: Filters & membranes
Openversum produces a low cost all-in-one water filter for the removal of pathogens, pesticides, heavy metals and micropollutants. Using their online platform local entrepreneurs can get the necessary knowhow to micro franchise the filters around the globe.
Panneaux Solaires 2023
VD
Growth
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Photovoltaics
PS Panneaux Solaires SA is a Swiss company specializing in turnkey photovoltaic installations. As a subsidiary of the GEFISWISS Energy Transition Fund, it focuses on developing and operating solar energy projects for private homeowners, condominium associations, public entities, and real estate developers across Switzerland. The company manages the entire process, from planning and installation to maintenance, aiming to facilitate the country's energy transition.
RECOAL 2023
ZH
Validation
None
RECOAL AG, a Swiss company, has developed a cutting-edge carbon removal technology that transforms waste biomass into Negative Emission Coal, providing a reliable, permanent and easy-to-scale solution that securely stores CO2 underground.
Round Rivers 2024
ZH
Validation
[ Fashion & Apparel ] Environment: Water pollution abatement
We clean the Limmat river in Zurich from plastic waste and turn it into flakes, granules, yarns, textiles and into upcycled clothing.
Unbound Potential 2023
ZH
Validation
None
Designing and building a new type of redox flow battery
Zwartekoffie 2023
LU
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Food tech
Zwartekoffie partners directly with coffee farmers in Costa Rica and Uganda, ensuring fair pay and sustainable practices without intermediaries. This direct trade model guarantees 100% traceability and transparency, providing a fair and high-quality coffee experience from bean to cup.
Planeto 2024
GE
Growth
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Efficiency ] IT: Artificial intelligence AI
Our product TESSA is the advanced district heating and cooling planning software-as-a-service that energy engineers need to deliver net zero for buildings and cities.
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