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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbio |
2020 VS Validation |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Software |
| Urbio is a software for planning sustainable cities that combines the strengths of humans and artificial intelligence. | |||
| WattAnyWhere |
2021 VS Validation |
[ Energy Efficiency, Energy Production & Supply, Energy Storage ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Storage other than batteries, Environment: Carbon capture and storage, Environment: Climate tech, Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| WattAnyWhere is a global provider of clean energy solutions, specializing in off-grid power generation. The company's innovative generators offer reliable and independent power solutions that can be deployed anywhere, anytime. With a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, WattAnyWhere is committed to delivering clean energy solutions that meet the increasing energy demands of today's world. | |||
| Aleph-Insight |
2021 VS Validation |
[ Air Quality Management ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| Aleph Insight uses photochemistry to clean the air in livestock buildings, with a patented cutting-edge technology, that is very energy efficient. | |||
| Aquanetto Group |
2007 VS Established |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| AquaNetto solutions rely on ultraviolet irradiation in combination with complementary technologies to disinfect and treat fluids (water and air) and surfaces. AquaNetto promotes and supports socially and ecologically sustainable projects according to well defined criteria with the goal of achieving the highest possible value on site. To this end, AquaNetto provides open-architecture, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for the treatment of water, air, and surfaces in the private, public, industrial and commercial sectors. | |||
| Skwoll |
2018 VS Established |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| We encourage moments of conviviality around a drink. We optimize the experience in bars and restaurants, and we have created an ecosystem of applications that unites a community who enjoy going out. Therefore, they have created a community app. | |||
| AxessImpact |
2021 VS Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: Network, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| At AxessImpact, we position ourselves as a gateway to the regenerative economy, driving the shift towards activities that foster environmental restoration and sustainability. As a green fintech, we leverage technology and collective intelligence to develop and fund innovative climate-focused projects. Our unique risk-return-impact model aims for financial returns alongside ecological and social benefits. Introducing Habitat, our groundbreaking OS for managing the impact value chain. Habitat offers bespoke solutions for ecosystem builders, creating a traceable, transparent ecosystem. Our network of Habitats cultivates trust, enabling effective collaboration to measure, monitor, and manage impacts, paving the way for a sustainable future where impact is the cornerstone of the economy. | |||
| Cirkel Supply |
2021 VS Validation |
[ Fashion & Apparel, Sports & Recreation, Tourism Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| Cirkel Supply offers an online rental service for premium ski and snowboard clothing, delivering directly to guests' accommodations across the Swiss Alps to enable a more sustainable and convenient approach to winter sports tourism. | |||
| Cormo |
2013 VS Growth |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Material based on biomass |
| Cormo AG offers new sustainable solutions from Corn. The company developed and patented the process for turning corn-field waste into a 100% sustainable peat moss substitute (TEFA) for the agricultural industry and foam products (BABS) for material science use such as air filters. | |||
| Divea |
2024 VS Validation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage, Environment: Climate tech |
| Divea is a Swiss climate-tech startup developing ultra-thin graphene membrane systems that selectively capture CO₂ directly from industrial flue gases. By avoiding heat or chemical solvents, the solution reduces energy consumption and operating costs compared to traditional capture methods. With demonstrators deployed in industrial settings, Divea aims to provide a scalable decarbonization pathway for hard-to-abate sectors. | |||
| Evaarist |
2024 VS Validation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery |
| Evaarist is a Swiss company based in Sion, specializing in renewable energy and energy self-sufficiency solutions enabling autarci through batteries. The company develops network platforms that optimize energy production, storage, and consumption, enabling businesses and communities to achieve greater energy independence. | |||
| Evolium Technologies SA |
2024 VS Validation |
[ Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Evolium Technologies accelerates battery circularity by transforming used micromobility batteries into reliable, modular energy storage systems for renewable energy. Our innovative process combines robot-assisted disassembly, autonomous AI-driven testing, and scalable reassembly to unlock the full potential of second-life batteries—reducing electronic waste and the environmental footprint of storage. We serve renewable energy producers, off-grid infrastructure, and SMEs seeking affordable, sustainable energy storage. Our subscription-based model guarantees performance while significantly lowering CAPEX. What sets Evolium apart is our proprietary technology in intelligent testing and modular reassembly, enabling cost-effective, scalable reuse. Our batteries are repairable, traceable, and adapted to diverse use cases, positioning us as pioneers in sustainable, distributed storage solutions. | |||
| 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. | |||
| MobyFly |
2020 VS Validation |
[ Maritime & Waterway Transport ] | Mobility: Shipping |
| MobyFly produces zero-emission hydrofoil boats which make use of computer controlled flight systems. These boat are made for passenger transports at speeds of up to over 70 km/h while using 70% less energy than existing diesel ferries. | |||
| ProSeed |
2023 VS Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Food tech |
| ProSeed's mission is to reduce the negative impact of the food system by preserving wet biomass from Food & Beverage producers and funneling it into the production of innovative new food containing these "waste" products. | |||
| Tesla Transfers |
2015 VS Growth |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: Electric |
| Providing eco friendly transport for people visiting the ski resort of Verbier. Using Tesla vehicles only. | |||
| Texup |
2024 VS Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Circular Economy, Efficiency Solutions, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Material based on biomass, Components: Acoustic materials & tech, Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Texup develops acoustic panels from 100% recycled Swiss textiles. End-of-life cotton clothing is transformed into panels with natural sound-absorbing properties for offices and public spaces, reducing textile waste while improving indoor acoustics. | |||
| Zizania |
2020 VS Growth |
[ Circular Economy ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| ZiZAN!A transforms plant residues into high-quality cosmetic products through an upcycling process, thereby minimizing food waste. The cosmetic line is characterized by natural, sustainable ingredients and formulations. | |||
| ActLight |
2011 VD Established |
Energy & Power Systems,Health, Wellness & Care,Mobility & Transport [ Wearable Devices ] | Components: Optic devices, Components: Resource or material optimisation, Energy: LED, Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: IOT Internet of Things, Mobility: Drone & flight, Smart: Sensors, Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| ActLight focuses on the field of CMOS photonics by developing a new type of photodetector, the Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD). Being a fabless company, ActLight specializes in the Intellectual Property (IP) of this area and operates primarily in the IP licensing business model. The mission is: Invent innovative semiconductor solutions. The patented CMOS-based photonics technology allows the substantial improvement of the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as Time-Of-Flight (TOF) based range meters, vital signs monitoring, 3D/2D cameras and much more. ActLight operates in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, with a focus on mobile and wearable devices, healthcare/medtech, autonomous driving, drones and robotics. | |||
| Aeler Technologies |
2018 VD Validation |
[ Freight & Logistics ] | IT: IOT Internet of Things |
| AELER is an AI-powered, logistics technology company. We make next-gen shipping containers which bring full in-transit visibility. | |||
| Aginova |
2005 VD Established |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | Smart: Device |
| Aginova Inc. provides affordable, low power Wi-Fi sensor network solutions that make a ubiquitous sensing world come alive by providing customers actionable feedback. Aginova’s products bring the sensor world to the internet using web services. The company has 3 lines of product including (i) Temperature and Humidity monitoring in the health care and cold chain applications, (ii) Energy monitoring in a myriad of application and (iii) Infrastructure monitoring with emphasis on condition based maintenance applications in industrial and the defense markets. | |||
| AgroSustain |
2018 VD Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Biological: Bio tech, Environment: Waste management tech |
| AgroSustain develops plant-based antifungal solutions to stop the development of molds on fruits and vegetables, extending food shelf-life and reducing wastage for food distributors & retailers, leading to significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Participation: AgroSustain replaces chemicals on biological fungicides, providing crop protection without negative impact on the environment. | |||
| AICA |
2019 VD Formation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Software |
| am develops custom software and intuitive user interfaces for industrial and consumer applications. We help make robotic applications more accessible to you. | |||
| 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. | |||
| aquama |
2013 VD Established |
Biological: Bio tech, Components: New chemical materials | |
| aquama® offers a comprehensive approach to cater for cleaning & disinfection needs of any surface in any business sector. Our best of breed water electrolysis technology allows us to offer you smart solutions that are efficient, economical and ecological. Our business model is tailor-made to adapt to the most demanding needs, in cleaning & sanitizing, and across all industries and business areas, while proposing a profitable yet affordable solution. | |||
| e-covoiturage.ch |
2005 VD Established |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: Electric |
| The e-covoiturage.ch association aims to put users in contact with each other, in order to develop carpooling as an alternative way of transport. The association is non-profit and exists thanks to subsidies and support of its partners. Personalized carpooling solutions are offered to companies and administrations at the best rates. Contact us for further information about our made-to-measure service. | |||
| Aurora's Grid |
2016 VD Growth |
[ Energy Storage ] | Smart: Grid |
| Aurora's Grid develops an ageing-aware and eco-friendly energy management software for electrochemical batteries in smart building and/or electric vehicle reducing the ageing of the battery up to 45% compared to non ageing aware management batteries. | |||
| Avalgo |
2016 VD Validation |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Fertilizers from wastewater, waste or other sources |
| Its main activity is to clean the algae of the ports and beaches by means of a system of aspiration and mowing. These algae are then transported by small big-bags submerged to the port. From there, they are discharged in a special machine that separates the water from the seaweed (wringer). The algae thus reduced in volume and mass, are recovered for drying and processed into animal feed, or organic fertilizer. | |||
| Baabuk |
2017 VD Established |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Other: Unknown |
| Sneakers that mix tradition and innovation. We use the traditional methods of shepherds who have worked wool for centuries. Through the use of renewable resources and environmentally friendly methods for the creation of our felted wool slippers, we try to reduce our ecological footprint as much as possible. We use local and sustainable materials. Production is done on site and efficiently manages natural resources. | |||
| Beelong |
2014 VD Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources,Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| The Beelong indicator aims to reduce the impact of our food on the environment by providing practical keys to the restaurant industry. Beelong thus makes it possible to assess the environmental impact of food and drink purchases, by rating a product, a dish or even the entire food purchase of a kitchen from A to G. The main evaluation criteria are the origin of the food, the season, the production method, the degree of processing, and the impact on climate and resources. This indicator is an initiative of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Participation: The Beelong Eco-score provides a simple information on the sustainability of food products, thanks to a unique methodology. It helps restaurants and caterers reduce their environmental impact, as well as brands and food industries to be transparent with their consumers. | |||
| beesolar |
2017 VD Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| BeeSolar offers a new type of impact investment by installing solar panels on residential buildings in Switzerland. BeeSolar tries to start photovoltaic projects on residential buildings by transforming them into a profitable investment for the owner. | |||