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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| TVP Solar |
2008 GE Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources,Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Solarthermal |
| TVP Solar SA is a Swiss company which designs, develops, manufactures and markets innovative, high-vacuum flat solar thermal panels based on a proprietary technology for cooling and heating applications. TVP Solar is a game-changer in the solar thermal industry, effectively competing with electricity in the cooling and industrial process heat markets, while introducing new thermal energy-producing roofs for the residential market. | |||
| TwingTec |
2013 ZH Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Wind |
| TwingTec has developed the energy drone. The drone flies on a tethered wing which flies similar as a kite to harness the energy of wind. This unlocks huge unexploited wind energy resources to produce clean energy cheaper than with fossil fuels. | |||
| TwistOut |
2017 SG Stagnant |
[ Cleaning Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| TwistOut is an innovative drain rod made of 100% beech wood. The rough, spiral surface texture of the wooden stick in combination with the manual rotation allows the blockage (mostly hair) to adhere to the stick. The TwistOut can be easily pulled out of the siphon and disposed of. Why complicated when it's easy? With TwistOut we solve a common drainage problem in a functional and simple way - without chemicals, completely natural and hygienical. | |||
| Tyre Recycling Solutions |
2013 VD In liquidation or closed |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste management tech |
| TRS has developed Swiss proprietary technologies to process scrap tyres and deliver output products with significant value-in-use. | |||
| Eat-Umami |
2015 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech |
| The seedlings, the so-called microgreens of Umami, thrive in an ecosystem that also includes cichlids, shrimps, mushrooms and countless small animals and microorganisms. The production process is resource-efficient and works without pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics or artificial fertilizers. | |||
| Unisers |
2019 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Water Management ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Detection of trace-impurities in ultrapure water UNISERS created a fully-automated universal chemical sensor capable of identifying multiple and different impurities in water. This technology will help the semiconductors industry to maintain the purity level of the rinsing water in the chip production, eventually improving the reliability and the manufacturing yield of the chips. | |||
| UniSieve |
2018 ZH Growth |
Energy & Power Systems [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| Over 10% of the total energy consumption worldwide is due to separation processes. To target this issue, we developed a membrane technology, which allows cost and energy efficient separation of gases. The technology is based on an inventive way of integrating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) into polymeric membranes. The UniSieve technology has the potential to create various separation solutions for small-scale home applications (B2C), and also large-scale industrial processes (B2B). Currently, the focus is set on building modules for the purification of hydrogen (energy, cleantech industry) and propylene (oil&gas, chemical industry). | |||
| Urban Connect |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] | Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric |
| Urban Connect provides all-in-one bicycle fleet solutions for corporate clients. Companies like Google, Zurich Insurance and Roche choose Urban Connect to provide fleets of e-bicycles and bicycles for their employees who are on the move in Switzerland. | |||
| Urban Sympheny |
2020 ZH Validation |
Financials & Information Technology [ Energy Efficiency, Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Software |
| Sympheny offers a SaaS web application that enables energy planners (engineering firms, consultants, utilities) to digitalize and optimize energy concept planning. The platform combines digital energy-twin technology with powerful algorithms and interactive dashboards, enabling holistic planning across electricity, PV, heating, cooling, storage, networks, and e-mobility. This allows planners to deliver higher-quality concepts, work more efficiently, win more projects, and build long-term customer relationships. The tool is applicable to a wide range of projects, from urban districts and heat networks to industrial sites and municipalities. | |||
| 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. | |||
| uzufly |
2020 VD Formation |
[ Building Technologies ] | IT: Software, Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Uzufly, based at the EPFL Innovation park, generates 2D and 3D digital models with its drones. These models will be used by project owners and the various technical trades. This innovation allows optimal planning of a construction project. Uzufly uses the latest drones on the market to cover buildings to entire cities. | |||
| varionix |
2012 ZG Stagnant |
[ Air Quality Management ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| Manufacturer and supplier of precision instruments for the measurement of air ions and electrostatics for the environmental analysis, process-engineering and science. Apps: odor neutralisation, degradation of pollutans, sterilisation and refreshment of air and water. | |||
| Veganaut |
2014 BE Growth |
Fashion, Lifestyle & Wearables,Health, Wellness & Care [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Veganaut.net is a project started by two brothers, Toby and Sebu, from Bern, Switzerland. We wanted there to be an open-source, open-data world map on which everybody can share their vegan discoveries. | |||
| Vela Solaris (Polysun) |
2006 ZH Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Polysun, a simulation software for renewable energy installation developed by Vela Solaris, provides invaluable support in the analysis, design and calculation of heating and cooling systems using renewable energy (solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, heat pumps, geothermal energy and solar cooling) | |||
| Vir2sense |
2016 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Smart: Device |
| Vir2sense GmbH provides ready to use, optimized fast combustion and emission models for internal combustion engine calibration, continuous emissions monitoring and real-time control. The virtual sensors have been used successfully in automotive, heavy duty, power generation and ship propulsion applications. | |||
| Virtual Global Trading AG |
2018 AG Growth |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Solarthermal, IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software, Mobility: Electric, Smart: Grid |
| We are a digital Energy Supplying Company and we build the power market of tomorrow. We build the biggest P2P Energy Trading Platform on the World. | |||
| Vivent |
2012 VD Established |
[ Health Solutions ] | IT: Data usage, Smart: Sensors |
| Vivent SARL, a pioneer in harnessing bio-signal, is a Swiss based, privately held company founded in 2012. Vivent focuses on improving health outcomes of people and plants biomes by harnessing electrical signals unique to each individual or plant type. | |||
| v-locker |
2019 ZH Growth |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-bike |
| V-Locker is a Swiss mobility tech company offering fully automated, modular bike parking towers designed for urban environments. Our business idea combines secure, space-saving infrastructure with digital user experience to solve one of the biggest challenges in modern micromobility: where and how to park bicycles and e-bikes safely in cities. We target municipalities, public transport providers, companies, and real estate developers seeking to promote sustainable mobility, optimize land use, and offer user-friendly infrastructure. Our customers include major players like SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), Deutsche Bahn, and several Swiss and German cities. | |||
| vRbikes.ch |
2012 ZG Established |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-motorbike, e-scooter |
| Electric three wheel vehicles for transport, business and also private use. The innovative tilting technology ensures an unbeatable feeling with maximum riding safety at the same time. 80 cm track width guarantees stable conditions, but still fits in (almost) every narrow parking space. Single seater, maximum 45 km/h, A1 driver's licence required – two electric motors, each with 2 Kw power, single-wheel drive for maximum safety and riding dynamics, 3 disc brakes, up to 130 km range, turning circle below 4.5 metres, 18 cm ground clearance and climbing performance of 25%. | |||
| Vuna |
2016 ZH Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..) |
| VUNA designs & implements specialised sanitation systems to: - recover nutrients & water - save water - avoid costly sewers Participation: VUNA designs & implements specialised sanitation systems to:- recover nutrients & water- save water - avoid costly sewers | |||
| Wafe Technology (chili feet) |
2011 ZH Stagnant |
Fashion, Lifestyle & Wearables [ Wearable Devices ] | Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| Chili-feet warming soles convert pressure directly in heat when walking. They are suitable for men and women and give a pleasant wearing comfort thanks to microfiber surface. chili-feet is the combination of Swiss inventive talent, engineering performance and high-tech material for pleasantly warm feet. | |||
| WATALUX (OOLUX) |
2014 GE Growth |
[ Water Management ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| With only salt and water, WATA technology produces locally and at low cost, active chlorine solution that can be used to treat drinking water or disinfect any objects or surfaces. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Wattelse |
2012 ZG Established |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Financials & Information Technology [ Building Technologies ] | Smart: Home & building |
| Identify energy demand and points for reduction and optimizing building management. | |||
| Webmodus (SUN-D) |
2008 AG Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Lighting |
| We design and produce an exclusive, flexible and naturally adapting lighting system beyond comparison. The backbone of all our products is the same basic principle of redirecting light. SUN-Displays find their use as high standard, aesthetic eye catchers in foyers and entrance halls as well as part of exhibitions and events providing high flexibility for utilisation and a unique fusion of information and light. Whenever the backside of the screen is illuminated the frontside starts to shine. It doesn’t matter what light source you use. | |||
| WeGaw AG |
2016 VD Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Environmental Monitoring ] | IT: Data usage, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Wegaw is a pioneering tech company specializing in digital hydroelectric energy solutions. Our "water intelligence" product provides precise modeling and forecasting of snow reserves and water inflow rates, crucial for optimizing hydroelectric power generation. By leveraging AI and merging various data sources, we deliver accurate predictions up to 180 days ahead of water inflows. Our target market comprises hydropower owning utilities and power traders, seeking to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve energy trading strategies. This market, hydropower asset optimization and power trading, is as big as $ 10B worldwide. Wegaw's unique selling proposition lies in its access to +2 billion high fidelity geospatial data points to train our AI models, which improves the accuracy of hydrological models, reduces operational costs, and enables better decision-making. Our solution can be integrated into existing systems within two weeks, delivering a return on investment of x5 to x10 for hydropower asset managers. | |||
| WEPOT |
2020 VD Validation |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Other: Unknown |
| The plant fixes its roots around the pot and, thanks to the natural porosity of the clay, it drinks as needed. This avoids any water stress, the development of weeds but above all a saving of 50% to 70% water! | |||
| Why ! open computing |
2013 VD Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Resource Efficiency ] | Other: Low tech |
| why! open computing SA is a very young company that focuses on sustainable computing by providing computing systems pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux for end users and a community based support model that ensures a longer, useful, life time of the machines, past the manufacturer's warranty. | |||
| wick upcycling (wiederverwerkle) |
2018 ZH Stagnant |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Other: Low tech |
| The aim of the Wiederverwerkle association is to reuse residual materials for something new. It collects residual wood and metal from local industrial and craft enterprises. The material is processed, sorted and offered for sale at a reasonable price. | |||