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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cofoundme |
2017 ZG Established |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| cofoundme is the biggest matching platform for startup jobs in Switzerland. We enable entrepreneurs to find cofounders for their projects and startups to recruit staff. You’re looking for a job in the Startup ecosystem, you’re at the right place! | |||
| Composite Recycling |
2021 VD Growth |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Composite Recycling has developed a unique process to recover glass fibers from composite material in an economically viable way. Together with the Laboratory of Advanced Composites of EPFL, we are scaling up our process to treat composite waste that is piling up: boats, wind turbine blades etc. | |||
| Construct202 (Bavox) |
2022 ZH Validation |
[ Building Technologies, Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Bavox is the pioneering construction management tool for architects, construction and specialist site managers and tradespeople. Bavox relies on intelligent voice assistants to record and assign tasks at lightning speed. | |||
| CoolTEC |
2007 VD Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Solarthermal |
| Low-cost solutions for high energy efficiency. CoolTec help to find the best solution for you in the field of renewable energy , like solar panels for heat or power production. KnowHow about Thermal DrainBack Systems. | |||
| Cormo |
2013 VS Growth |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Material based on biomass |
| Cormo AG offers new sustainable solutions from Corn. The company developed and patented the process for turning corn-field waste into a 100% sustainable peat moss substitute (TEFA) for the agricultural industry and foam products (BABS) for material science use such as air filters. | |||
| Cotierra |
2023 ZH Growth |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| Cotierra AG leads decentralized biochar production, collaborating with leading coffee companies to advance global regenerative agriculture. Its innovative method sequesters carbon, enhances soil health, and increases farmer profits by converting coffee waste into biochar on-site. | |||
| Crosstown H2R |
2022 AG Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Climate Technologies, Energy Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Combustion tech & combined heat and power, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells |
| Crosstown H2R develops patented zero-carbon burner technology (H2R® Burner) enabling existing and new gas turbines to operate on any fuel blend from 100% natural gas to 100% hydrogen, eliminating CO₂ emissions and reducing NOx by up to 85%. The retrofit solution is designed to decarbonise gas turbine infrastructure without costly full-system replacement. | |||
| Crowd Container |
2018 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Crowd Container orders food from diverse, climate-friendly, and pesticide-free cultivation directly from producers they trust. | |||
| crowdify (100-days.net) |
2011 ZH Growth |
[ Cultural Services ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| On the crowdfunding-platform 100-days.net, Initiators present their projects and get them funded by lots of individuals, known as Boosters, for a duration of up to 120 days. In return, the Boosters receive unique goodies from the Initiator. Often the projects are environmental, artist or cultural | |||
| CTU Clean Technology Universe |
2010 ZH Sold but still independently active |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Energy & Power Systems [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
| Waste treatment with Responsibility and Value Recovery | |||
| Cultivated Biosciences |
2021 FR Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Creamy dairy free solutions from yeast for animal free food products. | |||
| Cosaic |
2021 FR Validation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Alternative Proteins, Food Systems & Food Tech, Precision Fermentation & Nutrition ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Fertilizers from wastewater, waste or other sources, Biological: Food tech |
| Cosaic develops a unique natural multifunctional emulsion from yeast fermentation to enhance the texture, stability, and creaminess of dairy and dairy-free products. Their flagship ingredient, Cosaic Neo, combines fats, proteins, and fibers in a patented emulsion that provides eight key functionalities, replacing additives while improving taste, mouthfeel, and nutritional load capacity. | |||
| Cyltronic |
2020 ZH Growth |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Efficiency Solutions, Energy Efficiency, Engineering & Industrial Design ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Motor & actuator, IT: IOT Internet of Things, Smart: Sensors |
| Cyltronic AG develops and manufactures ultra-compact IO-Link servo actuators for industrial automation, including electric cylinders, linear axes, servo motors, and magnetic actuators. Their smart actuators replace inefficient pneumatic systems, offering up to 92% energy savings, flexible positioning, and seamless integration via IO-Link communication. Founded as a ZHAW spinoff in 2020, Cyltronic serves the DACH-I region and expanding European markets with innovative solutions for machine builders and OEMs. | |||
| DasPure |
2011 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Behind the name DasPure are more than just selected delicacies and fine food. For us, organic production is synonymous with high quality, gentle and traditional processing, and animal welfare. Thus, all of our carefully selected products meet the high requirements for a responsible approach to nature. | |||
| databaum |
2022 VD Growth |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions, Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech |
| Smarter farming through better predictions with disease management tools for successful and healthy farming. Work less, increase your yield and save on pesticides. | |||
| Tracenable |
2020 VD Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Data Platforms & Solutions, ESG Reporting & Compliance, Financial Services ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Tracenable (operated by Datacie Ltd.) is a Lausanne-based ESG data company providing a self-service platform for standardised financial and ESG datasets. Its data covers over 7,500 public companies, sourced directly from original company disclosures and accessible via API or CSV export. The platform supports use cases including regulatory compliance (SFDR, TCFD, EU Taxonomy), portfolio management, and risk assessment. | |||
| Da Vinci Olivenöl |
2013 TG Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| Da Vinci offers impeccable, high quality olive oil from selected producers for everyone. Especially for those who care about health aspects in the diet. | |||
| de Cavis |
2009 ZH Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Building Technologies ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| De Cavis supports customers in the development and marketing of patented foaming technology for the production of highly porous mineral materials with air contents between 50 and 95vol%, on the development of ceramic buoyancy bodies for underwater vehicles as well as on the production of high-purity and ultra-high-purity magnesium. | |||
| DEC Energy |
2024 TI Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Production & Supply, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| DEC runs a renewable Energy Platform where buyers can get Guarantees of Origin directly from producers of green electricity. | |||
| deli social |
2020 VD Growth |
[ Hospitality Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| Café and creative culinary space Open to all, Deli Social is a store, a lunch counter and a space for experimentation around food. We host the association Mise en Place which runs two culinary residency programs. Deli Social is a project of the convivial design studio Cocktail Sandwich. | |||
| DeltaSpark |
2025 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies, Energy Production & Supply ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells, Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| DeltaSpark transforms captured CO₂ into stable carbonates for use in construction materials while simultaneously producing clean hydrogen — using a patented electrocatalytic process packaged in a containerized unit that connects directly to industrial emission sources. | |||
| Demetrics |
2023 NE Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Data Platforms & Solutions, ESG Reporting & Compliance, Financial Services ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Demetrics is a green fintech startup that leverages AI to help businesses integrate unstructured sustainability data into their financial accounting systems. The platform facilitates accurate emission calculations and ensures traceable, auditable compliance with climate regulations such as CSRD/ESRS and IFRS S1&S2. | |||
| Deutelio |
2024 TI Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Nuclear |
| Deutelio is a private initiative exploring an alternative approach to fusion energy. In light of the challenges faced by the Tokamak concept, new magnetic confinement methods like the proprietary Polomac are being investigated. Polomac uses a poloidal magnetic configuration with “magnetic tunnels” that enable stable plasma confinement and access to internal dipole coils. This approach aims to achieve reactor conditions with lower magnetic field strength and may enable Deuterium-Deuterium fusion without the need for Tritium breeding. | |||
| diePROJEKTFABRIK |
2019 LU Validation |
[ Building Construction ] | None |
| Our passion is the realization of innovative projects. With enthusiasm and a strong sense for what is feasible, we accompany our customers in this process from the analysis of the project idea to the "commissioning" of the project. | |||
| Digi Meals |
2016 ZH Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Using state-of-the-art technology, DigiMeals develops user-friendly and easily customisable solutions around digital recipes. We empower consumers to confidently cook their preferred healthy recipes. | |||
| Digit Soil |
2021 ZH Validation |
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] | Smart: Sensors |
| Digit Soil rents out the worlds first Soil Health Sensor. The sensor measures soil enzyme activity which is a good indicator of soil health. Through soil enzyme activity organic matter and fertilizer are made available to plants. In addition Digit Soil offers a soil measurement service in which they measure the activities of hydrolitic extracellular soil enzymes. These are involved in many important soil processes like for example nutrients cycling. | |||
| Diligent Energy |
2026 ZH Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions, Energy Production & Supply, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Diligent Energy AI accelerates how renewable energy projects are invested in, developed and built — delivering AI-augmented due diligence reports in hours instead of weeks, with AI services across the full project lifecycle from market intelligence and engineering support to EPC verification and portfolio management. | |||
| Dimarjan |
Validation |
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] | None |
| Dimarjan is not just about planting trees, it’s about regenerative agroforestry, a model that restores degraded land, enhances biodiversity, and provides long-term benefits for both the planet and the people who depend on it. | |||
| SoliTrack (Dirt-Master) |
2025 ZH Formation |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Building Construction, Circular Economy, Waste Management & Recycling ] | IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software |
| SoilTrack is a digital B2B platform connecting construction companies with excavation material suppliers and receivers, enabling VVEA-compliant material declaration, regional matching and integrated transport coordination to reduce unnecessary disposal and lower CO₂ emissions. | |||
| Divea |
2024 VS Validation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage, Environment: Climate tech |
| Divea is a Swiss climate-tech startup developing ultra-thin graphene membrane systems that selectively capture CO₂ directly from industrial flue gases. By avoiding heat or chemical solvents, the solution reduces energy consumption and operating costs compared to traditional capture methods. With demonstrators deployed in industrial settings, Divea aims to provide a scalable decarbonization pathway for hard-to-abate sectors. | |||