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 |
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| Opendata.ch |
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[ Financial Services ] | None |
| PanGeo |
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None | |
| Recommerce |
ZG Established |
None | |
| Recommerce AG extends the lifespan of mobile devices and reduces the production of new devices through a buy-and-sell platform and a repair center. With the Trade-In program, old devices can be exchanged. Recommerce AG promotes the circular economy for mobile devices. Through our buy-and-sell platform, repair center, and innovative Trade-In programs, we aim to extend the lifespan of devices and reduce new production. | |||
| refarm |
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None | |
| Remotecoders |
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None | |
| Rohstoffboerse |
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None | |
| sallea |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| sallea develops platform technology for producing edible scaffolds used in the cultivation of structured, lab-grown meat and fish. Their solution enables the creation of whole cuts that replicate traditional taste, texture, and nutritional value, aiming to offer a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional livestock farming. | |||
| SendMeBag |
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None | |
| Swissloop |
unknown |
None | |
| Synature |
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None | |
| TALPA |
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None | |
| Terensis |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| Terensis is an agricultural intelligence platform offering predictive insights into global crop production. It provides forecasts up to six months in advance, supporting strategic planning for analysts, sourcing specialists, and investors. The platform delivers detailed yield and quality estimations from field to regional level and consolidates fragmented agricultural data into a single source. With over 40 years of production insights and a strong focus on sustainability, Terensis enables informed decision-making across the agricultural value chain. | |||
| terralayr |
ZG Formation |
None | |
| Terralayr is a company focused on supporting the transition to 100% renewable energy by addressing the challenges of variable energy supply and demand. They specialize in battery energy storage systems (BESS), which help stabilize power grids by storing excess renewable energy and supplying it when needed. By partnering with landowners, suppliers, and communities, Terralayr aims to make renewable energy more reliable. They are also developing a cloud platform to provide scalable, on-demand energy flexibility, enabling businesses to adopt clean energy more easily and efficiently. | |||
| Visienco |
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None | |
| vyzn |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| vyzn is a leading AI-driven software platform for optimizing new-build and renovation projects based on 3D and BIM data. It enables construction professionals to design sustainable, cost-efficient buildings with unprecedented ease and precision. | |||
| Wangari Global |
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None | |
| WAYNERR |
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None | |
| Winduction |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| Winduction is developing a dynamic wireless power transfer system for electric vehicles, enabling real-time charging while driving. By integrating energy receivers into vehicle wheels and ground-based transmitters powered by local renewable sources (e.g., solar panels), the system allows efficient energy transfer without relying heavily on grid storage. The approach supports decentralized energy supply, fractional infrastructure ownership, and monetization for energy producers and street owners. Winduction originated from a thesis at ETH Zurich, with a prototype achieving 81% transfer efficiency. The company aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance and enhance renewable energy usage in road transport. | |||
| Yumame Foods |
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None | |
| Ionic Wind |
2025 SG Formation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Efficiency, Engineering & Industrial Design, Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| This startup is revolutionizing cooling or ventilation by replacing conventional fans with a silent and energy-efficient technology known as Ionic Wind (based on an electric field). Rather than relying on spinning blades, it uses an electric field to move air, cutting down on noise, energy consumption, and mechanical wear. As a result, laptops and other compact electronics stay cooler, enjoy longer battery life, and have an extended lifespan. Delivering 48% more airflow while using less power, this breakthrough makes modern electronics quieter, more efficient, and environmentally friendlier. | |||
| Planeto |
2024 GE Growth |
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Artificial intelligence AI |
| Our product TESSA is the advanced district heating and cooling planning software-as-a-service that energy engineers need to deliver net zero for buildings and cities. | |||
| DEC Energy |
2024 TI Validation |
None | |
| DEC runs a renewable Energy Platform where buyers can get Guarantees of Origin directly from producers of green electricity. | |||
| DNAir |
2025 ZH Formation |
None | |
| Measuring DNA in the air to assess biodiversity. DNAir provides biodiversity monitoring using state-of the art measurement technology to give a comprehensive picture of the presence of species and overall biodiversity around us. | |||
| 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. | |||
| REEcover |
2024 Formation |
None | |
| At REEcover, we take advantage of a unique patented technology which allows us to recover these elements from electronic waste. Our first proof of concept concerns the recycling of Europium and Yttrium from energy saving lamps, with a separation factor 10 times superior to existing technologies. We want to take advantage of the well-established recycling scheme to decrease this dependance on minerals which are mined thousands of kilometers away. | |||
| topGrid |
2024 Validation |
None | |
| TopGrid is a user-friendly online tool for thermal energy planning and for the development and planning of thermal grids. It accompanies you step by step, from the area analysis to the planning of thermal grids, from the strategy to the preliminary project. | |||
| UpGrid |
2024 ZG Formation |
None | |
| UpGrid enables the creation and management of local energy communities by connecting electricity consumers and producers. The platform facilitates the purchase and sale of affordable solar power from the region — even without owning a roof or making an upfront investment. UpGrid offers 100% financing for PV systems, flexible participation models, and digital onboarding. It supports private individuals, SMEs, municipalities, and investors with services such as community financing, battery integration, and legal-compliant administration. Over 3,600 customers and 40+ communities are already active on the platform. | |||
| Zelsius |
2024 Formation |
None | |
| Simple, easy to use It-Platform to calculate and report Climate Emissions for Swiss KMU | |||
| ZENDRA |
2024 GR Validation |
None | |
| Development and planning of alpine solar systems, especially in the area of substructures with in-house developments. | |||
| Floating Robotics |
2023 ZH Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Smart: Robotic |
| We automate harvesting and de-leafing in greenhouses with an integrated robotic and AI solution that easily adapts to existing standards. | |||