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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alivion |
2020 ZH Growth |
[ Health Solutions ] | Smart: Sensors |
| ALIVION empowers people to use wearable electronic devices to detect chemicals that our nose cannot smell. This way, the food we eat and the air we breathe can be screened for toxic pollutants, and a single exhale could soon be enough to tell you more about your health. | |||
| Alligator |
2021 ZG Validation |
[ Freight & Logistics, Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Renewable tech |
| Alligator offers the world's first scalable solution for charging trucks during the journey from their trailer, by connecting high-voltage lines between the semi tractor unit and the trailer. So while loading the trailer with goods at the same time fully charged batteries can be placed on the trailer. This energy can then be transferred to the semi tractor unit through the expanded energy network while driving. | |||
| 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. | |||
| AlphaSYNT |
2020 AG Validation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Energy Production & Supply, Energy Storage, Resource Efficiency ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| AlphaSYNT develops modular Power-to-X systems that convert CO2 from biogas, wastewater treatment, or industrial sources into renewable synthetic methane (SNG) and e-fuels using patented fluidized bed methanation technology licensed from the Paul Scherrer Institute. Its systems enable seasonal energy storage and decarbonization of existing gas infrastructure. | |||
| alphornventures |
2022 TG Formation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Alphorn Venture Partners is a global growth equity food tech company that combines the advantages of PE stability and VC growth to enable food tech innovators to develop breakthrough technologies. This is to be achieved through "the Forge". A scale-up space and innovation center in the north of Zurich, Switzerland. | |||
| Alterna |
2020 VD Growth |
[ Circular Economy ] | None |
| Alterna enables various projects to help the sustainable transition through a state-of-the-art service. | |||
| Amazentis |
2007 VD Validation |
[ Health Solutions ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Amazentis is an innovative life science company dedicated to employing breakthrough research and clinical science to bring advanced therapeutic nutrition products to life. Our most advanced product targets the reversal of age-related muscle decline by improving the activity of mitochondria – the “powerhouse of the cell” – to optimize muscle function. | |||
| AMP IT |
2021 GE Growth |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Software, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| AMP IT offers tenants of multi-residential buildings, as well as to employees in commercial buildings the possibility of charging their electric vehicles in their parking space. We offer a turnkey service and attractive monthly subscriptions to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles. AMP IT Hub mobile application and charge point management system offers users a pleasant and efficient charging experience. Available in white label, it allows operators of similar services to manage their charging systems efficiently at scale. | |||
| Amplo |
2020 ZH |
[ Financial Services ] | IT: Software |
| The journey to predictive maintenance is not easy. We help you to figure out how to improve customer satisfaction and increase your service margins with the newest technologies. | |||
| am-tec switzerland |
2011 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Energy & Power Systems [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Consultants for electricity grid management; Core competencies: asset management and infrastructure management. We offer consulting, services and software for strategic and operational asset management (standardized entry-level projects for electricity, water and gas distribution) | |||
| Anevo |
2024 ZH Validation |
[ Building Technologies, Data Platforms & Solutions, Energy Management & Use ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Anevo offers a unified energy data platform designed for real estate companies to standardize utility data, automate energy reporting, and optimize asset performance. By integrating directly with utility providers and smart meters, Anevo simplifies access to granular consumption data, enabling compliance reporting, CO₂ tracking, and benchmarking without manual processing. The platform supports seamless integration with existing workflows and third-party systems, enhancing data quality, reducing costs, and accelerating sustainability efforts across real estate portfolios. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Apizoom |
2016 FR Growth |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| A beekeeper teamed up with the Signal Processing Laboratory 5 and a group of EPFL students to develop an app that counts the number of Varroa mites in beehives. This parasite is one of the two main threats – along with pesticides – to bees’ long-term survival. Knowing the extent of the mites’ infestation will allow beekeepers to protect their bees more effectively. | |||
| Apolarion |
2025 Formation |
[ Food Safety & Quality, Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Other: Enabling tech |
| Apolarion develops a modular cold atmospheric plasma system for seed treatment that eliminates fungal and bacterial pathogens without chemicals, heat, or water. Based on technology from the Swiss Plasma Center at EPFL, the system is compatible with organic certification and applicable to a wide range of crops, from vegetables and cereals to herbs and legumes. | |||
| Apolo |
2019 VD Growth |
[ Media & Communications ] | IT: Software |
| We help design, build and scale digital startups. | |||
| Aquafuture |
2014 BE Validation |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech |
| At Aquafuture, we support family farms in establishing a new branch of aquaculture operations. Aemme Shrimp is our pilot farm | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Arviem |
2008 ZG Established |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric, Other: Enabling tech |
| Arviem service is to tracks parameters affecting a cargo content's quality based on the specific needs of clients. Tracking the location and monitoring the condition of cargo verifies the quality of incoming components and monitors the fulfillment of safety and environmental regulations. | |||
| Ässbar |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| It all began as a simple idea. Yesterday's bread and baked goods were to be given a second life. And instead of ending up in the garbage can, they were to be consumed. The Äss-Bar project is still considered a pioneer in the field of the anti-foodwaste movement in Switzerland. | |||
| Fair Carbon |
2020 GE Validation |
[ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection, Carbon Removal & Storage, Landscape & Habitat Conservation ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| Fair Carbon supports blue carbon projects that champion biodiversity, build resilience and engage communities on the frontlines of climate change. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Attolight |
2008 VD Established |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Attolight started off to revolutionise cathodoluminescence (CL): design top of the line CL instruments that deliver superior performance, maximum ease-of-use and make quantitative cathodoluminescence possible. The Company firmly believes in the potential of cathodoluminescence and aims at establishing the technology as a standard in-line inspection method in semiconductor industry. Attolight is a company with global presence with systems in Europe, Asia, and North America. The Company is headquartered at the EPFL Innovation Park where the Attolab is located as well. Attolight "New Cathodoluminescence" solutions support the state-of-the -art research and developments in LEDs, Solar Cells, High Mobility Transitors, new opto-electronical devices, nano-structured semiconductors. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Authena |
2018 ZG Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: IOT Internet of Things |
| For a more connected, transparent, authentic world: Authena provides Powerful plug-and-play technology to identify, track, and authenticate individual products via IoT and blockchain. | |||
| Aveny |
2019 BS Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | IT: Communication, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Aveny developed the Brightway LCA calculation engine, a toolkit for next generation LCA applications. Aveny offers user-friendly LCA tools for SME, advanced LCA software for research institutes and consultants, customized LCA solutions for large companies, and Brightway toolkit licenses to LCA software developers. | |||
| Avientus |
2024 ZH Formation |
[ Air Transport ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Avientus is developing a sustainable, autonomous drone delivery network for Just-in-Time B2B logistics across Europe. Their electric VTOL drones and smart base stations enable fast, flexible, and zero-emission transport of time-critical goods, outperforming conventional logistics by speed and accessibility. The system supports deliveries up to 25 kg within a 20 km range and operates fully autonomously, eliminating the need for manual intervention. It is designed to improve logistics in both industrial and remote regions, including underserved healthcare areas in emerging markets. Avientus’ solution aims to revolutionize short-range transport through cost-efficiency, environmental responsibility, and accessibility in challenging terrains. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Axino |
2016 SO Growth |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: IOT Internet of Things, Smart: Device |
| Axino offers its grocery customers the ability to make faster and easier product safety decisions .This is done through a system that uses IoT sensor technology in combination with AI algorithms. This allows companies to prevent product loss due to power issues and save on energy costs for refrigeration. | |||
| Azra Advanced Materials |
2021 TI Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies, Maritime & Waterway Transport ] | Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Environment: Climate tech |
| Azra Advanced Materials AG develops durable, ultra-low-friction, biocide-free nanotechnology-based hull coatings for ships. The patented coating system reduces hull friction, lowers fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, and eliminates the release of toxic substances into the marine environment. Since 2021, the technology has contributed to saving over 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ on commercial fleets worldwide. The company is a Swiss subsidiary of Azra Tech Inc. (USA), an industrial IP and technology holding with global presence | |||