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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
Smart Energy Link (SEL) 2017
BE
Validation
[ Energy Management & Use ] Energy: Solarthermal, IT: Network
Smart Energy Link makes solar power usable in multi-party houses and in residential areas: simple, economical and ecological. The intelligent control system optimizes the own consumption of solar power and measures and bills the energy consumption within own consumption communities.
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.
Ström (ATSHOME) 2017
BE
Growth
[ Energy Efficiency ] Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Smart: Device, Smart: Home & building
ATSHOME AG is providing solar and heat pump system that allows a positive financial and ecological return on investment.
thingdust 2017
LU
Growth
[ Building Technologies ] IT: Internet of Things IOT, Smart: Device, Smart: Home & building, Smart: Measuring & monitoring
thingdust optimizes office spaces and buildings by internet of things and machine learning technology. It automatically monitors and manages all kinds of spaces - meeting rooms, desks, .... It empowers facility managers to proactively respond to changing demands of clients for workspace.
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.
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.
WindShape 2017
GE
Growth
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] Mobility: Drone & flight
WindShape pushes forward the limits of innovation by leading drones into a new generation of wind and weather test bench.
WormUp 2017
ZH
Growth
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Waste Management & Recycling ] Other: Low tech
Recycle your kitchen scraps at home, Compact. Odorless. Elegant. WormUp HOME is the first ceramic Worm Bin that produces compost from kitchen waste.
XFarm 2018
TI
Growth
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: Fleet management, Smart: Wearable devices or apps
xFarm is a digital platform helping the farmers to manage their activities. It is composed of a cloud-based field management software, IoT field sensors gathering meteorological and environmental data, and an open app store for decision support services.
Zarawind 2017
ZH
Formation
[ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Wind
Our Lighter-Than-Air wind power system is designed compact, cost-effective and eco-friendly to be used in remote off-grid locations. For the installation of the wind power system at that altitude, the use of a buoyant gas aerostat allows the user to carry an electrical generator
Zevvy (EVG-Zentrum) 2017
LU
Validation
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Energy Efficiency ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Supports the development of ZEVS and community solar projects and runs the software Zevvy to help customers with the billing of solar power systems and other energy systems.
zoë circular building 2017
BS
Validation
[ Building Construction ] None
Building with natural, untreated and local materials: healthy, sustainable and affordable.
AlpenPionier 2017
GR
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Other: Low tech
HempFood. We are implementing our vision "to recultivate food hemp in Switzerland and put it back on the plate". Anyone who thinks that the hemp plant is a new fad is missing the point. Hemp - as an old European cultivated plant - is considered to be one of the greatest sources of nutrients that nature has to offer and holds potentials that have not yet been exhausted.
Happy Genie (Antanas) 2013
SZ
Growth
[ Fashion & Apparel ] Smart: Wearable devices or apps
Happy Genie produces stylish and multifunctional bags made from apple waste, designed in Switzerland and handmade in Italy. In addition to high-end fashion, Happy Genie offers fair working conditions throughout the supply chain and also gives a portion of its proceeds to impact organizations.
Atlas Sensing Labs 2017
BS
startup, but phase not clear
[ Air Quality Management ] Smart: Measuring & monitoring
Atlas Sensing Labs provides environmental monitoring systems, exposure modeling/mapping methods, and consulting services primarily in the area of air quality and public health. Exposure assessment is conducted based on measurements (e.g., gases/particles in outdoor/indoor/occupational settings) and models in support of decision-making towards healthful environments locally and globally.
CERASUS 2017
SZ
Validation
Energy & Power Systems [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] Components: Construction - Advanced materials & energy optimization, Components: Resource or material optimisation, Energy: Heating in buildings, Smart: Robotic
CERASUS builds custom machines and control systems to suit your individual needs from scratch, as well as expanding or upgrading existing machines, for example supplementing your production with robotics or optimising efficiency and energy use.
Durot Electric 2017
SG
Growth
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] Energy: Battery, Mobility: Automated or self driving, Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
Durot Electric promotes the spread of electric mobility in order to conserve our planet’s finite resources. To this end, we bring unique and long-standing knowledge in electrification to projects and products. As a contract developer and solution provider, we support manufacturers of vehicles and machines in their entry into and transition to electromobility.
Earlybird 2017
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Earlybird is the local delivery service for workplace catering. We deliver seasonal & organic menus, fruits, meeting catering and gifts for the office.
elmoove 2017
SH
Growth
Energy & Power Systems [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] Energy: Photovoltaics, Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric, Smart: Home & building
elmoove combines the knowledge from the sectors e-bike, energy management and load management for EV's. Our own product is a e-bike charging station for appartements, buildings and public use.
Enlightra 2017
VD
Validation
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] Components: Optic devices
Optical microresonator offer a unique solution to the ever increasing demand for more telecommunications bandwidth and many other areas of use like Optical References, Low Noise Microwave ..
Enlightware 2017
ZH
Formation
[ Education & Learning ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Video and Film
Empowering Humans at the Age of Artificial Intelligence. We pursue the mission to foster autonomy, creativity and collaboration skills of each individual through digital products. For more information, read our social impact description.
Fair Voyage 2017
ZH
Stagnant
[ Tourism Services ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Fair Voyage helps you find and customize your best conscious travel experience in Africa and developing regions. They are building an ethical and sustainable booking platform that exclusively promotes verified responsible tour operators. Through their direct relationships with local leaders in sustainability, they can offer you highest quality at best prices.
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.
IDUN Technologies 2017
ZH
Validation
[ Health Solutions ] IT: Data usage, Smart: Sensors
IDUN Technologies Ltd. is a biosensor company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Coming from a stretchable electronics research group from ETH Zurich, IDUN is developing and producing soft and dry conductive electrodes for biopotential monitoring (ECG, EEG, EMG). With a unique and patented surface structure these electrodes provide high quality signals with skin-friendly materials without electrolyte gel.
inkoh 2023
GR
Growth
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] Environment: Carbon capture and storage
Inkoh is a Swiss company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality biochar, derived from locally sourced FSC-certified wood. They provide comprehensive solutions for agriculture and industry, promoting sustainability and profitability through the use of biochar.
Crick (Insekterei GmbH) 2017
ZH
Validation
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Other: Low tech
Crick produces insect-based foods like snacks or crispbread
KnowS IT 2017
ZH
Validation
[ Media & Communications ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Job portal & community. The safe way to find people with the right skills.
Mastercoldbrewer (re-coffee) 2017
SG
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Other: Low tech
Coffee - Drinks that are manufactured without the effects of heat. This lead to preserved aromas and vitamines. The products are fair and mostly organic.
Taschengrill 2017
FL
Growth
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Other: Low tech
Schweizer Tachengrill offers an ecological alternative to disposable grills. Their product can be used several times and is as practical as its counterpart.
Nectariss 2017
VD
Growth
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech
Consumers increasingly expect foods with clean labels (sustainable, healthy, authentic, with natural ingredients and of known origin). The drivers of these expectations include consumer health awareness, the demand for environmental and economic sustainability, but also the excitement and pleasure of discovering novel and exotic foods. Nectariss has developed the Nectariss Method, a patent-backed fermentation technology that enables the generation of food with new natural flavors. Nectariss offers a natural truffle aroma in bulk to B2B customers.
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