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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| MyDIO |
2017 GE Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Mobility & Transport [ Behavioural Change, Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software |
| MyDIO is an innovative digital platform that incentivizes people and businesses to make environmentally conscious decisions. Users earn loyalty points by choosing public transport via SwissPass and spend them at partner businesses. The platform supports a nature-positive regenerative economy by creating green incentives and funding ecological restoration with every eligible transaction. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Neology Hydrogen |
2023 VD Validation |
[ Energy Storage, Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Energy: Storage other than batteries, Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| Neology Hydrogen SA develops modular, zero-emission Ammonia Power Generators (APGs) designed to replace diesel generators in off-grid and industrial settings. Our systems convert ammonia into high-purity hydrogen on-site, which is then used in PEM fuel cells to produce electricity. | |||
| neverain |
2017 ZH Growth |
Mobility & Transport [ Wearable Devices ] | Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric |
| Thanks to a multifunctional overall, cycling should in future be a pleasure regardless of the weather. | |||
| novatlantis |
2017 ZH Stagnant |
[ Resource Efficiency ] | IT: Communication, Other: Low tech |
| Novatlantis aims for energy system transformation, resource efficiency, renewable energies and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It analyses data, developments of information, knowledge and strategies, empowers customers to take concrete action, and provides scientific services. | |||
| RB2 Robotics |
2017 VD Formation |
[ Engineering & Industrial Design ] | None |
| We are a spin-off from the HEIG-VD Intelligent Data Analysis Laboratory based at the EPFL innovation park. We are developing state of the art deep learning models that enable robots to make smart and secure decisions only based on what they see just like humans do. | |||
| Remretech |
2021 AG Validation |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: New chemical materials |
| REMRETEch exploits the unique know-how in rare metals characterization, process developments from primary, secondary, e-waste resources, market and circular economy-related prospects | |||
| Seefeld Style (YARN-TO-YARN) |
2017 ZH Validation |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| Seefeld Style produces trousers from the fabric made out of recycled yarn. YARN-TO-YARN® developed the extraction method to produce recycled yarn and lifts the fashion industry into the Circular Economy with "the infinite yarn". | |||
| SNAQ |
2017 ZH Growth |
[ Health Solutions ] | Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| SNAQ helps estimate the carbohydrate, protein and fat content of meals and shows the impact on blood glucose progression. SNAQ connects to popular blood glucose sensors. First, take a picture of your meal to record the nutritional values. second, learn how different meals affect your blood sugar. third, recognize patterns from past meals to improve your blood sugar. | |||
| Sonnenpool |
2017 ZH Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| We finance and build solar systems, smart meters, and everything else to get clean power from your roof and the grid. | |||
| Stadtpilze |
2017 BS Stagnant |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech |
| Stadtpilze GmbH cultivates mushrooms on coffee grounds to sell for culinary uses regionally in Basel. | |||
| sulytics |
2017 ZH Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Climate Technologies, Data Platforms & Solutions, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Sulytics is a sustainability consulting and software company based in Zurich. With over 20 years of experience in GHG emissions calculation and climate strategies, Sulytics supports national and international companies and SMEs. The SulyticsTool is a web-based platform for sustainability data management, enabling carbon footprinting, science-based target setting (SBTi), and regulatory reporting (CSRD, GRI, CDP, TCFD). Sulytics combines software with expert consulting to deliver tailored sustainability solutions. | |||
| Sundust |
2017 ZG Validation |
[ Building Technologies, Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Photovoltaics |
| The company offers solar, battery, and charging station contracting with a comprehensive, worry-free package: from planning and financing to installation, maintenance, operation, and dismantling. All investments and risks are covered. Customers benefit from lower energy costs and the option to purchase their system at any time. | |||
| Zum guten Heinrich |
2020 ZH Stagnant |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Sustainable catering delivered by Food-Bike fight Food-Wast; uses high quality and shapeless fruit and vegetables that cannot be sold - because they are not of the standard size. This reduces the amount of fruit and vegetables that remain in the fields with the farmers or end up in the biogas plant. | |||
| 1H2O3 |
2018 LU Growth |
[ Water Management ] | Environment: Water pollution abatement |
| Water Treatment Package - All in one package that makes wastewater treatment affordable and easy. | |||
| 9T Labs |
2018 ZH Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| 9T Labs advances lightweight design by simplifying the use of high-performance materials with 3D Printing using industry grade carbon fiber composites | |||
| Aeler Technologies |
2018 VD Validation |
[ Freight & Logistics ] | IT: Internet of Things IOT |
| AELER is an AI-powered, logistics technology company. We make next-gen shipping containers which bring full in-transit visibility. | |||
| agrarpiloten |
2018 BE Sold but still independently active |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Agrarpiloten GmbH has set itself the goal of revolutionising work in agriculture in a targeted manner. We have a large pool of different pilots from all over Switzerland. Our multicopters can be used in a variety of ways and are fast and efficient in their execution. Through a mobile charging system, we are able to recharge the mobile batteries and thus do our work quickly and efficiently. | |||
| 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. | |||
| AIPHA |
2018 ZH Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| AIPHA GmbH provides Deep Learning based tools to automatically identify vegetation based threats to power lines. The main focus are grow-in, fall-in and forest fire threats. For this purpose, Geodata like Satellite images or Point Clouds from Drones or Airborne Laserscanning are evaluated. | |||