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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEDsafari |
2016 VD Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Photovoltaics, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Sensors |
| LEDsafari is a clean-tech social start-up based in Lausanne, Switzerland that develops innovative digital products to help solar companies and organisations to manage their staff and assets. LEDsafari addresses three types market: Innovative solar kits for education in schools, Online digital platform for staff and channel partner (HelioLearn©) and Low cost & Plug and Play IoT sensor for online monitoring of the solar devices (HelioHealth©). | |||
| MeteoViva Schweiz |
2014 BS Growth |
[ Building Technologies ] | Energy: Renewable tech, IT: Data usage |
| MeteoViva Climate's predictive optimisation process MeteoViva is the future of building management: forward-looking, self-learning, with over 3 million operating hours of experience in buildings worldwide. The patented, model-based process creates an ers of commercial building portfolios. Whether new construction, existing buildings or retrofitting - MeteoViva Climate makes every building smart and connects it to the future.optimised indoor climate and at the same time significantly reduces operating and energy costs as well as C02 emissions. MeteoViva Climate is the intelligent solution for owners, facility managers and usMeteoViva Climate is the intelligent solution for owners, facility managers and users of commercial building portfolios. Whether new construction, existing buildings or retrofitting - MeteoViva Climate makes every building smart and connects it to the future. | |||
| Novamet |
2014 VD Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Novamet develops Smart Controling System to enhance the efficiency of metling process in Aluminium industries. The approach is based on on-line data acquisition, efficient numerical modelling and machine learning of heat exchanges within a industrial furnace. Enhances productivity, reduce Energy consumption and CO2 emissions. | |||
| Optor |
2014 BE Growth |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Optor AG is a specialist for complex planning and optimization problems. In many cases, productivity can be significantly increased by targeted optimization of operating processes. Our optimization software ODS is the ideal tool to realize this potential quickly, easily and cost-effectively, e.g. for power industry: Smart Grid: Optimized load control for your network or lower costs thanks to optimized purchasing and warehousing. | |||
| OrbiWise |
2014 GE Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Information Technology ] | IT: IOT Internet of Things, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Grid, Smart: Home & building |
| Develops advanced technologies for the Internet of Things industry and sells specific servers and gateways. Handles network communication system using low power wireless network to connect IoT. | |||
| Plair |
2014 GE Growth |
[ Environmental Monitoring ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Plair SA develops and manufactures professional systems for preventive environment monitoring. Proprietary state-of-the-art technology forms the basis of Plair’s intelligent detectors that provide high-quality and continuous environmental measurements in all weather conditions. Initially focused on outdoor environmental monitoring, Plair systems quickly became a reference in the field of real-time pollen and bioaerosol detection, with installations in 12 countries. | |||
| PWRstation Holding SA |
2014 VD Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Climate Technologies ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech |
| PWRstation delivers rapid deployment solar power modules for permanent use or mobile projects. | |||
| qiio |
2014 ZH Growth |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Battery, IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: IOT Internet of Things, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: Fleet management, Smart: Device, Smart: Home & building, Smart: Wearable devices or apps |
| Produces and consults on smart home devices to reduce consumption; Smart Home Technology is in the business of the Internet of Things. "We create smart and energy efficient appliances for homes and industry". | |||
| rSupply Solutions |
2014 ZG Stagnant |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | None |
| rSupply specializes in streamlining the recycling flow between recycling plants and suppliers at every step of the recycling chain. Contacts are peer to peer based, ensuring direct transactions whenever possible. rSupply allows recycling plants to outsource their complete supply management, gives expanded sales opportunities to suppliers and assists investors as they enter the recycling market. | |||
| Adaptricity |
2014 ZH Established |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Smart: Grid |
| Adaptricity develops simulation and optimization software tools for adapting the electricity distribution grid for the transition towards renewable energies. Products help distribution grid operators in gaining an enhanced overview over their system and evaluating a large set of possible SmartGrid. | |||
| SEDO ENGINEERING (smartIndigo) |
2014 VS Validation |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| The brand SmartIndigoTM stands for an industrially proven technology, which will make a difference by bringing a rudimentary change to the global denim dyeing industry. It is an indigo dye which needs less water and chemicals for the dyeing process. | |||
| smart-me |
2014 ZG Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Device, Smart: Grid, Smart: Home & building |
| Leading smart energy solutions. Control your energy intelligently and reduce costs. Our products for smart energy management integrate (v)ZEV, e-mobility, and multi-energy systems. Measure, visualize, and automatically bill all energy consumption with precision. | |||
| SteriLux |
2014 VD Growth |
[ Health Solutions ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| The Vaud Medtech SteriLux has developed a device which allows sterilization at low temperature of medical devices made up of all types of materials with very low energy consumption and therefor reducing waste. | |||
| Swisscharge.ch |
2014 SG Growth |
Buildings & Construction,Energy & Power Systems [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Platform and App to share, find and use e-Charging Stations. | |||
| Locatee |
2014 ZH Validation |
[ Building Technologies ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Locatee is the leading workplace analytics solution that empowers workplace leaders to make fact-based decisions about their real estate portfolio by transforming complex data into space utilization insights. By leveraging various IT data sources, Locatee transforms information into actionable insight, thereby shaping the way employees interact with the workplace and making office buildings truly human-centric. | |||
| Veganaut |
2014 BE Growth |
Fashion, Lifestyle & Wearables,Health, Wellness & Care [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Veganaut.net is a project started by two brothers, Toby and Sebu, from Bern, Switzerland. We wanted there to be an open-source, open-data world map on which everybody can share their vegan discoveries. | |||
| act cleantech Agentur Schweiz |
2015 ZH Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| act cleantech Agentur coordinates and supports the Swiss network of energy specialists and partners in support of their customers. We enable communication with the federal government, maintain specialised web tools and ensure legal conformity. It is our concern to help your company to achieve a breakthrough in energy efficiency so that you can reduce your costs and make an important contribution to climate protection. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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! | |||
| Equippo |
2014 ZG Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Circular Economy ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Equippo is the biggest online sales platform for construction machinery. By buying their construction equipment second-hand, customers can reduce their environmental footprint and the life cycle of the machine is extended. | |||
| Barney (F&P Robotics AG) |
2014 ZH Growth |
[ Hospitality Services ] | Smart: Robotic, Smart: Sensors |
| Barney Bar is a fully autonomous robotic bar that serves cocktails, soft drinks, mocktails, beer and prosecco in a very efficient and entertaining way. Barney Bar can run a bar by himself or work together with a human barkeeper. | |||
| quh-energie (Haral) |
2014 BE Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..) |
| Biogas from farmyard manure to generate heat and electricity. A sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy production. We advise, plan and execute up to the finished plant, including clarifications with authorities. We are currently working on various projects in the Oberland to Jura region. | |||
| fundraiso ( InternetTime) |
2014 ZH Established |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| The fundraiso.ch project massively simplifies the search for funding. Fundraiso.ch is the first online platform in Switzerland that makes it possible to systematically search for funding. As a user of our platform, you benefit from the experiences of previous fundraisers who have already been in contact with individual funders. | |||
| namuk |
2013 ZH Growth |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Biological: Material based on biomass |
| Namuk is a swiss childrens sustainable outdoor clothing brand. They promise that the clothes will last as long as possible by choosing sustainable and high quality fabrics. In addition Namuk offers a repair service and their ReUse platform, on which customers can buy second hand namuk products. | |||
| QuerDenkFabrik |
2014 BE Formation |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Motor & actuator |
| Development and improvement of high-pole electric motors. The first prototyps are promising. Using the new Soft Magnetic Composite Material | |||
| RAPHAËL DOMJAN |
2013 VD Established |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Education & Learning ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Raphaël is an eco-explorer and speaker who is committed, through his PlanetSolar foundation, to promoting solar energy in order to combat climate change. | |||
| SAGANÀ |
2014 ZH Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| SAGANÀ offers high quality, Swiss-EU certified organic, sustainable, fair and 100% natural ingredients in retail or bulk from the Philippines into Switzerland whilst directly supporting rural community livelihoods of our partner farmers. Products are coconut blossom nectar, single-origin Trinitario cacao beans and nibs with low cadmium levels and cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil as a healthier and sustainable natural oil alternative. | |||
| ScanTrust |
2014 VD Established |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: IOT Internet of Things, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Scantrust is a connected goods platform for companies that depend on selling physical products in a connected world. A key result of implementing our solution is unit-level product digitalisation to drive digital transformation within supply chains and achieving end-to-end transparency to consumers. | |||
| Verity |
2014 ZH Established |
Mobility & Transport [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Autonomous Inventory Tracking Powered by Self-Flying Drones. Optimize your supply chain & create a zero-error warehouse! | |||
| Abhati Suisse |
2013 AI Established |
[ Health Solutions ] | Other: Low tech |
| An ethically-minded skincare brand based in Switzerland, boasting deeply rooted Indian heritage. Its mission is to bring together the therapeutic virtues of Swiss botanicals and Ayurvedic plants from organic farms, to create a range of luxurious, sustainable and fair-trade beauty products. | |||