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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| nematx |
2020 ZH Formation |
[ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: 3D Printing |
| At NematX, we develop an industrial 3DP platform based on our proprietary «Nematic 3DP Technology». We are the pioneering company to make liquid crystal polymers available for AM. In combination with proprietary part design algorithms and high-precision 3DP hardware, we can offer the combination of part performance & manufacturing precision required for industrial production. | |||
| Nemis Technologies |
2018 ZH Established |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Health Solutions ] | Smart: Sensors |
| NEMIS Technologies specializes in the development of simple, safe, and on-site pathogen detection solutions across a wide range of applications in the food industry. The N-Light environmental monitoring series can be used anywhere by anyone, empowering food producers to take back control over their quality management processes. The availability of this precise and affordable method allows for more extensive and frequent screening, providing critical information to detect and eliminate potential contamination hotspots after only 24 hours. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Neo Technologies |
2004 VD Established |
Financials & Information Technology [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Data usage |
| Market leader in consulting and solutions for Energy and Public Sectors in Switzerland, neo technologies carries out information technology development and integration projects. From consultancy to completion, operation to maintenance, neo takes on all aspects of a project according to the needs of its clients. Our approach: build bridges between technology and business. Each project is unique and must incorporate technological and functional factors whilst maintaining the greatest possible pragmatism. | |||
| Nettle Circle |
2020 LU Growth |
Biological: Material based on biomass | |
| Nettle Circle, a Swiss company, is revolutionizing textiles with eco-friendly nettle fibers, advanced tracking and controlled harvesting. With HILAYA®, its sustainable fiber from the Himalayan Girardinia Diversifolia nettle, we promote biodiversity and support local communities. HILAYA® fiber is versatile and high-quality, suitable for a wide range of applications. | |||
| NEUNOI |
2025 ZH Validation |
[ Fashion & Apparel, Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| When it comes to our materials, we rely on clever recycling. Available by subscription or with a buy-back guarantee. For a more conscious approach to children's clothing. Designed to be efficiently repaired again and again. | |||
| neuraVOLT |
2022 ZH Validation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | Energy: Battery, IT: Software, Mobility: Electric, Smart: Grid |
| euraVOLT enables EV Charging infrastructure to become a key component of an interconnected energy world backed by it’s AI-driven digital ecosystem with data-driven intelligence. | |||
| 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. | |||
| New Power Energy |
2012 OW Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | None |
| Through long-standing experience in major solar projects, we set ourselves the objective of giving everybody now the chance to use solar energy with the plug & play NP SOLAR SET, efficent, safe and simple. | |||
| Newroots |
2018 BE Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| We began experimenting with making plant-based milk from various nuts and seeds and fermented it in the kitchen of our farmhouse. Before we knew it, we were creating the cheese traditions of the future. | |||
| Nexxiot |
2015 ZH Established |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] | IT: Software |
| Nexiot, the Swiss logistics digitalization and TradeTech pioneer, offers an integrated digitization solution for all companies concerned with the movement of physical goods, who want to increase efficiencies and unlock additional revenue potential. | |||
| niatsu |
2023 ZH Validation |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Carbon Removal & Storage ] | Biological: Food tech, Environment: Climate tech, IT: Software |
| Niatsu provides a carbon footprint framework to enable their customers to automate the CO2-Calculation of their food products. | |||
| Night Ride |
2024 SO Validation |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Plan your night trip through Europe. Find an alternative to the plane and travel relaxed by night train or night bus. | |||
| norm |
2022 ZH Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Energy & Power Systems,Financials & Information Technology [ Building Technologies, Climate Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management & Use, Environmental Monitoring ] | IT: Artificial intelligence AI, IT: Data usage, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Software, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Norm Technologies is the operating system for real estate portfolios. The platform unifies building data, eliminates silos, and creates a reliable basis for investment strategies, sustainability reporting, and CAPEX planning. Using AI-powered processes, 3D modeling, and expert-verified energy analyses, Norm enables asset managers to digitize their properties, assess energy efficiency, CO₂ emissions, and renovation potential. Trusted by UBS, Swiss Life, Helvetia, and Swiss Prime Site. | |||
| Norsia |
2021 GE Validation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Financial Services ] | Other: Low tech |
| Norsia helps wealth managers fully integrate their clients’ personal values and vision of sustainability into the investment process. Our ESG profiling tools help leverage investors' sustainability goals and thus develop responsible investment strategies. | |||
| NovaMea |
2023 VD Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Climate Technologies, Energy Production & Supply, Energy Storage ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Components: New chemical materials, Energy: Hydrogen tech and fuel cells |
| NovaMea produces next-generation anion exchange membranes (Branion™), ionomers and precious-metal-free catalysts for efficient green hydrogen production via water electrolysis. Raised USD 9M Series A (May 2025). | |||
| 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. | |||
| NRG Solutions |
2023 LU Growth |
[ Energy Efficiency, Energy Management & Use ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Storage other than batteries |
| Leading provider of sustainable energy solutions in Switzerland, offering EPCM services, building-integrated photovoltaics, battery storage systems, and grid infrastructure for residential, commercial, and utility projects | |||
| Nuré Nutrition |
Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Nuré Nutrition is the first natural kids' supplement brand, free from controversial additives. Crafted with premium bioavailable ingredients, their supplements fill nutritional gaps to support the child's immunity, growth, and well-being. | |||
| Nutrai |
2016 ZH Formation |
Food, Agriculture & Forestry [ Health Solutions ] | Smart: Device |
| We discover the how, when, & why of food consumption patterns that are affecting patients health | |||
| NutriFly |
2020 FL Validation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| NutriFly produces high quality products for animals and plants from insects. In our production process, we exclusively process regionally available by-products from the agricultural and food industries into high-protein animal feed and nutrient-rich fertilizers. | |||
| Octotronic |
2020 ZH Validation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions, Efficiency Solutions, Engineering & Industrial Design ] | IT: Artificial intelligence AI, IT: Internet of Things IOT, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| Octotronic empowers manufacturers to unlock the full potential of their production data. Its platform OctoCore connects machines, sensors, cameras, and IT/OT systems into a unified data foundation, enabling teams to monitor performance, detect anomalies, and scale AI-driven use cases across factories – without coding. Trusted by industry leaders including Nestlé, BMW, VAT, Datwyler, and Biotronik, Octotronic helps manufacturers move from fragmented data to scalable industrial intelligence. | |||
| oecogreen |
2020 ZH Validation |
[ Cleaning Services ] | Mobility: E-cargo |
| Containers repeatedly cause environmental pollution due to improper or inadequate cleaning. Oecogreen sells and rents out containers and cleans and desinfects them regularly. To do this they use a fleet of electric garbage trucks to emit less CO2. In addition they recycle all the dirty water from the cleaning, so that it can not pollute its surroundings. | |||
| OekoSolve |
2014 SG Growth |
[ Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| OekoSolve produces electrostatic precipitators that offers technical solutions in the area of micro-dust emission reduction. They also develop custom made solutions. | |||
| offcut |
2018 BL Growth |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| OFFCUT sammelt und verkauft Gebraucht- und Restmaterialien und macht so aus Reststoffen wieder Werkstoffe. | |||
| Opendata.ch |
|
[ Financial Services ] | None |
| Open Forest Protocol |
2021 ZG Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Environmental Monitoring, ESG Reporting & Compliance, Financial Services ] | Environment: Climate tech, IT: Artificial intelligence AI, IT: Blockchain or algorithms, IT: Software |
| Open Forest Protocol (OFP) enables, validates, and delivers high quality carbon credits. Forest projects of any size anywhere on earth can measure, report, and verify their progress with no up-front costs. From large government initiatives to small landowners and indigenous communities who have been classically left behind by legacy systems, we provide the tools to demonstrate the impact of their land restoration or reforestation efforts, opening access to long-term financing with innovative, intuitive technology. | |||
| openversum |
2023 ZH Growth |
[ Water Management ] | Components: Filters & membranes |
| Openversum produces a low cost all-in-one water filter for the removal of pathogens, pesticides, heavy metals and micropollutants. Using their online platform local entrepreneurs can get the necessary knowhow to micro franchise the filters around the globe. | |||
| Sqin Tea |
2019 GE Established |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Our innovative supplements are a powerful combination of active natural ingredients, Swiss organic alpine herbs and selected premium tea leaves to nourish, protect and repair your skin. | |||
| Optimal Energy |
2025 VD Formation |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| We help mid-size balance groups to reduce their imbalance penalties, with zero investment, based on dynamic pricing and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity reservation through APIs. The stability of electricity grids & the security of energy supply depend on maintaining a permanent balance between generation and consumption. With the increasing integration of intermittent renewable energies, such as solar and wind, mid-size energy actors in CH and worldwide are facing growing challenges & huge financial penalties for the energy imbalances. Large-scale battery site is an ideal solution, but th mentioned actors lack financial or in-house technical capacity to own a site. Cloud for Energy Sector: Our solution addresses this problem by offering a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution, allowing the actors to reserve and obtain access to the battery capacities on-demand. The platform is composed of IoT field devices to interact with battery facilities, intelligent APIs for interaction with client and optimisation algorithms for capacity planning and pricing. Client can have access to batteries with zero initial investment to mitigate their imbalance penalties. | |||