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 Phase | Areas of Activity [Subareas] | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithras Technology |
2018 GR validation |
[ Electricity ] | Battery, Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
| Mithras Technology is an Energy startup based in Switzerland. We are developing Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) to harvest the human body heat and turn it into electricity. | |||
| Mondays |
2018 ZH growth |
[ Healthcare ] | Low technology |
| Mondays is a Femtech company, an online subscription for environmentally friendly, plastic free period products. At Mondays we know shopping for periods products is a hassle no one needs. And making environmentally friendly choices when buying period products, simply takes up too much time for most people to bother. Mondays allows women to purchase sustainable, 100% plastic free period products, have none of the guilt and save time in the process. A one-time registration and your period products will arrive on your doorstep in time every month. | |||
| Muntagnard |
2018 GR validation |
[ clothes ] | Low technology |
| online shop with very sustainable new clothes and Rethinking products from material to functionality without bias in order to develop the best possible version. Advancind sustainable innovations to equip the urban pathfinder. Our T-Shirt Legna and jacket is specially produced for the brand. One part is entirely made from wood-based fibres. More breathable and softer than cotton. Less odor-sensitive than synthetics. The first guaranteed plastic-free garment in the world. | |||
| MyFoodways |
2018 BE growth |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Food production & retail, Waste & recycling ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
| MyFoodways gets to know what you love - and what you don’t - and offers you personalised recipe recommendations. You can search for a specific item or swap and switch the ingredients in one of your favourite recipes. All MyFoodways recipes are flexible and adapt what you have at home. | |||
| NaturaYuva |
2018 BS validation |
[ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Bodycare, Farming & agriculture, Food production & retail ] | Bio technologies |
| NaturaYuva aims to rejuvenate agriculture by developing organic farming protocols of medicinal and aromatic plants and subsequent ecological extraction processes to produce niche natural ingredients used in varied end segments such as nutraceuticals, flavors, cosmetics, pharma. | |||
| OHANA Move |
2018 ZH stagnant |
[ Functional clothes, Waste & recycling ] | Low technology, Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| OHANA Move is an environmentally friendly active wear label from Switzerland. We produce sportswear that consists of almost 80% recycled PET bottles. For one leggings from our production 25 PET bottles are needed. It is OHANA Move's highest concern to design trendy clothing that breaks new and environmentally conscious ground. Our reversible two-in-one clothing can be worn on both sides and is therefore doubly individual. | |||
| Olanga ( previously myFoodWaste ) |
2020 AG validation |
[ Catering, Environmental monitoring, Farming & agriculture, Resource efficiency, Restaurants, Waste & recycling ] | Internet of Things |
| Olanga is the Swiss solution for sustainable food consumption and Food Waste reduction in the gastronomy. It allows to preorder food with an app at company retaurants et university to personalize the diet plan and gives planning security to the restaurants. Olanga leads to sustainable cost savings and Food Waste reduction and helps to protect natural resources. Olanga can reduce the costs in canteens by up to 3% and significantly increase customers satisfaction. | |||
| Oturb |
2018 NE formation |
[ Electricity, Energy storage ] | Hydrogen technology and fuel cells |
| OTurb oil-free turbomachinery OTurb is a spin-off from the Laboratory for Applied Mechanical Design (LAMD) which is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and part of the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). This recirculator is designed and optimized to enhance Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SFOCs). Details on this recirculator technology are published in the Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. | |||
| SAMAWATT |
2018 VD growth |
[ Energy management solutions, Information technology ] | Grid: Efficient power transmission or distribution, IT blockchain or algorithms, IT data usage |
| SAMAWATT helps wind and solar park operators manage the market risk efficiently by providing pertinent solutions such as accurate production and price forecast, spot market trading strategies, battery storage optimization, and peer-to-peer energy exchange using modern technology and powerful algorithms. | |||
| Sevensense Robotics |
2018 ZH validation |
[ Transport & logistics of goods ] | Robotic |
| Sevensense is accelerating technological innovation in the service robotics industry by enabling robots to safely and autonomously navigate in dynamic spaces shared with humans, in- and outdoors. We strive to empower enhanced ease in the integration and use of mobile robotics through our solution that can be applied to any kind of mobile ground machine, from forklifts to delivery and cleaning machines, at minimum installation time. | |||
| Shematic |
2018 GE validation |
[ Energy storage ] | Battery, Motor & actuator |
| At Shematic, our mission is to provide innovative high performance tailor made electric system to improve power and autonomy of electric vehicles. We offer our clients to take advantage of a new electromobility experience and improve the performance of electric vehicles through innovation and creativity, while benefiting of custom motors. | |||
| stirling |
2018 BE validation |
[ Electricity, Heating and cooling energy ] | Heat industrial usage, Heating in buildings |
| The FR-Stirling is much more than a motor, it is the heart of future and progressive "electricity-generating heaters," that can produce electricity and heat in households at the same time. | |||
| SmartSmallHouse |
2018 LU growth |
[ Construction of buildings, Resource efficiency ] | Construction: Resource or material optimisation |
| SmartSmallHouse construct affordable, sustainable, premium single family homes. | |||
| SpectroPlast |
2018 ZH growth |
[ Healthcare ] | Construction: Resource or material optimisation |
| Spectroplast AG offers On-Demand Manufacturing of Silicone end-use products that meet industrial and medical standards with respect to precision, performance and price. All without the use of molds, saving costs and time and at zero waste | |||
| swiss chips (BanChips) |
2018 AG growth |
[ Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| swiss banana chips | |||
| Swisseldex |
2018 BE validation |
[ Energy management solutions, Energy Production, Information technology ] | IT data usage |
| Swisseldex AG is an association of Swiss distribution system operators and the initiator of the industry solution. We cover a quarter of all metering points in the Swiss electricity grid. Together with Supercomputing Systems we develop and operate the central data exchange platform. | |||
| Tinamu Labs |
2018 ZH validation |
[ Airplanes & transport ] | Drone & flight, Video and Film |
| Tinamu Labs is at the forefront of intelligent drone cinematography turning drones into reliable and safe flying cameras, delivering stunning footage at a fraction of the cost. Their flying multi-camera system enables boundless possibilities including longtime events via combining multiple drones into one single virtual camera, multi-camera productions, mobile lighting, AR solutions in sports as well as motion tracking over long distances to name just a few. | |||
| Virtual Global Trading AG |
2018 AG growth |
[ Building technology, Electricity, Electricity efficiency, Electricity grids & flexibility, Energy efficiency, Energy management solutions, Energy storage, Engineering ] | Battery, e-mobility, Internet of Things, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, IT Software, Renewable technologies, Smartgrid, Solarthermal energy |
| 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. | |||
| voltWALL |
2018 TI In liquidation or closed |
[ Energy storage ] | Renewable technologies |
| Modular, Lithium-based, Energy Storage Systems for residential and industrial use. | |||
| WATALUX (OOLUX) |
2014 GE growth |
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| 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. | |||
| WEPOT |
2020 VD validation |
[ Farming & agriculture, Resource sufficiency, Water Management ] | 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! | |||
| Yaksha |
2018 VD growth |
[ Farming & agriculture, Food production & retail ] | Low technology |
| Yaksha is an organic and fair trade spice from a single source, and together we are starting an innovative concept based on ethical values. | |||
| youtrition |
2018 BS established |
[ Farming & agriculture ] | agricultural technologies |
| youtrition deals with the recycling of nutrients from human urine in order to achieve sustainability for food production | |||
| Alterna |
2020 VD growth |
[ Many fields ] | |
| Alterna enables various projects to help the sustainable transition through a state-of-the-art service. | |||
| Atome |
2018 GE validation |
[ Construction of buildings ] | Construction: Resource or material optimisation |
| Atome's know-how is based on a unique concept combining modularity and green energy production. Our patented wood-frame module allows us to adapt to any kind of request, from industrial buildings to single-family homes and building elevations. | |||
| Skwoll |
2018 VS established |
[ Information technology ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, 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 |
[ Information technology ] | Internet of Things, IT blockchain or algorithms |
| 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. | |||
| candi |
2018 ZH growth |
[ Electricity, Energy Production, Financing and financial services ] | Photovoltaics, Renewable technologies |
| candi offers companies of all sizes the simplest, most efficient way to take advantage of solar power for their business, by planning and (partly) financing the solar installation. | |||
| capsule hotel |
2018 LU validation |
[ Hotel ] | Low technology |
| Affordable hotel, with privacy and community. Every single “capsule” can be closed, providing the guest with its own little room. The generously designed interior delivers high-speed internet, electricity, a safe, ventilation and other comforts. | |||
| Chipeno |
2018 LU growth |
[ Food production & retail ] | |
| Chipeño is the smoky, racy salsa with its own character. The combination of the smoky flavour and the salty, mild spiciness makes this sauce unique. It is not a modification of existing sauces, but a new taste experience that has never been experienced before. In addition, the sauce comes without any artificial flavour enhancers or colourings. It is gluten- and lactose-free. Chipeño™ supports TooGoodToGo with their concern and will integrate a reference in the label of every product in the future. www.toogoodtogo.ch | |||