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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastogaz |
2020 VD Formation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Environment: Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
| Plastogaz is a spin-off of EPFL based in Lausanne (CH), founded in 2020. Our solid knowledge in catalysis combined with the understanding of plastic compositions at the molecular scale allows us to develop the green technologies of the future. We are developing a technology for converting plastic to methane, in which mixed and unsorted plastics can be transformed into grid-compatible methane. | |||
| Qaptis |
2021 VD Formation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| Qaptis develops a plug-in technology able to capture CO2 emissions directly at their sources. First it captures 90% of the CO2 emitted by trucks, then it stores it in liquid form dirctly onboard, finally it recycles it (fuel, plastics, building materials, CO2 sequestration). | |||
| Raumpioniere |
2020 SG Formation |
[ Building Technologies ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Using automated and AI-based analysis tools, we support modern and sustainable spatial development. by localizing attractive sites on properties, make the possible densification in the existing building stock visible and show possible renovation, densification, and utilization strategies. | |||
| ReoR20 |
2019 ZH Formation |
[ Environmental Monitoring ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| REOR20 provides the latest technology for the most precise and efficient mitigation of natural and man made catastrophes. | |||
| Skypull |
2013 TI Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Wind, Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Skypull is developing an altitude wind power system based on a fully autonomous drone that captures the energy from the strong, abundant and constant altitude winds through a ground-based generator. Skypull has proprietary, high-efficiency and resilient airframe that makes it more deployable and versatile than its competitors. | |||
| Soobr |
2020 BE Formation |
[ Cleaning Services ] | IT: Internet of Things IOT, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Soobr AG is a technology company that is driving the digitalization of the cleaning industry. Our product enables to clean in the right place at the right time. To reduce costs, improve quality and increase transparency. Based on real time data and artificial intelligence. | |||
| Space4Impact |
2021 VD Formation |
None | |
| Space4Impact wants to maximize the positive impact of Space technologies on Earth by linking New Space companies to non-space markets. The goal is to internationally boost the growing New Space Economy in line with the UN SDGs. It created a digital ecosystem platform to help corporates, investors and organisations, who want to integrate disruptive solutions, innovate and accelerate their impact sustainably by learning, conducting open innovation challenges and initiating pilot projects with startups and News Space companies. | |||
| SquareFactory (previously csquare) |
2021 VD Formation |
[ ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | IT: Data usage |
| SquareFactory will offer a full end-to-end MLOps platform for training, deploying, and hosting AI models cost-effectively, at scale, as well as consulting and development services to help businesses to efficiently implement AI solutions and help them transition to the new era. | |||
| Swiss-9 |
2011 BE Formation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| SwiSS-9, GmbH is in business of development, production and commercialization of surface functionalization products. | |||
| sun2wheel |
2020 LU Formation |
Energy & Power Systems | IT: Software, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| The intelligent storage and charging system for the electromobility of the future The number of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly - and so is the need for charging facilities. At sun2wheel, we don't just want to charge electric vehicles, we want to fully exploit their potential, e.g. bidirectional use. Because the battery in the vehicles makes it possible to optimise your entire self-consumption and revolutionise the energy future. | |||
| SWISS BLUE ENERGY |
2012 AG Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Geothermal, Energy: Hydro (small scale), Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Solarthermal |
| Swiss Blue Energy develops the Thermo-Magnetic Motor (TMM) - an innovative technology for the generation of zero-emission baseload electricity out of extra-low temperature heat. Our products will substantially contribute to a sustainable future electricity supply. | |||
| Swisspod Technologies |
2019 VS Formation |
[ Rail Transport ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: Renewable tech |
| Building the next mode of transportation: Hyperloop With a virtually non-existent environmental footprint, our vision of the Hyperloop has limitless potential to enrich our lives as well as our planet. | |||
| SWOXID |
2021 VD Formation |
[ Water Management ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Renewable tech |
| SWOXID developed a gravitational solar-thermal water purifier, which filters and sterilizes contaminated water with sunlight. It does not require electricity, nor dosage of chemical agents to provide the sterilization effect. The technology is based on an innovative nanoporous aerogel composite membrane which - upon solar irradiation - is able to render contaminated water safe by removing and inactivating infectious disease-causing biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and worms. | |||
| terrabiom |
2019 ZH Formation |
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Terrabiom is on a mission to create sustainable agriculture and community through nature, by improving soil with microbiobes | |||
| uzufly |
2020 VD Formation |
[ Building Technologies ] | IT: Software, Mobility: Drone & flight |
| Uzufly, based at the EPFL Innovation park, generates 2D and 3D digital models with its drones. These models will be used by project owners and the various technical trades. This innovation allows optimal planning of a construction project. Uzufly uses the latest drones on the market to cover buildings to entire cities. | |||
| Zarawind |
2017 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Wind |
| Our Lighter-Than-Air wind power system is designed compact, cost-effective and eco-friendly to be used in remote off-grid locations. For the installation of the wind power system at that altitude, the use of a buoyant gas aerostat allows the user to carry an electrical generator | |||
| ZeroGeo Energy |
2022 ZG Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Geothermal |
| European geothermal development and project management company with great experience in geothermal technologies | |||
| AI Retailer Systems |
2019 BE Formation |
[ Trade & Retail Solutions ] | IT: Network, Mobility: Automated or self driving, Smart: City |
| Our deep tech turns points-of-sale (POS) into Autonomous Store with a superior shopping experience that makes people come back. Our promise to retailers is a solution with minimal POS retrofitting & highest accuracy. | |||
| alphornventures |
2022 TG Formation |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Food tech |
| Alphorn Venture Partners is a global growth equity food tech company that combines the advantages of PE stability and VC growth to enable food tech innovators to develop breakthrough technologies. This is to be achieved through "the Forge". A scale-up space and innovation center in the north of Zurich, Switzerland. | |||
| Anevo |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| Anevo offers a unified energy data platform designed for real estate companies to standardize utility data, automate energy reporting, and optimize asset performance. By integrating directly with utility providers and smart meters, Anevo simplifies access to granular consumption data, enabling compliance reporting, CO₂ tracking, and benchmarking without manual processing. The platform supports seamless integration with existing workflows and third-party systems, enhancing data quality, reducing costs, and accelerating sustainability efforts across real estate portfolios. | |||
| Avientus |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| Avientus is developing a sustainable, autonomous drone delivery network for Just-in-Time B2B logistics across Europe. Their electric VTOL drones and smart base stations enable fast, flexible, and zero-emission transport of time-critical goods, outperforming conventional logistics by speed and accessibility. The system supports deliveries up to 25 kg within a 20 km range and operates fully autonomously, eliminating the need for manual intervention. It is designed to improve logistics in both industrial and remote regions, including underserved healthcare areas in emerging markets. Avientus’ solution aims to revolutionize short-range transport through cost-efficiency, environmental responsibility, and accessibility in challenging terrains. | |||
| BCHAR |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| BCHAR provides a fully automated, turn-key system for biochar production, transforming agricultural biomass into biochar in a transparent and efficient way. The solution includes integrated MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) software to support carbon credit generation. A pilot project in Thailand using coconut husks demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in carbon removal and soil health improvement. | |||
| Borobotics |
2023 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Smart: Robotic |
| The team at Borobotics has developed an autonomomous compact drilling robot which can be used to extract geothermal energy. The main advantages of using their borerobot "Grabowski" are, that it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than previous drilling methods. In addition the robot is more compact. This way drilling can also be carried out in places where this was not possible before. | |||
| BTRY |
2023 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery |
| With their reliable solid-state Li-ion battery, which can be charged in one minute, BTRY tries to revolutionize the energy storage industry. By stacking their thin shape thin-film solid-state batteries on top of eachother fast charging and high energy storage tailored to meet the customers needs are enabled. BTRYs innovative vacuum manufacturing process is better for the planet because it is completly solvent-free | |||
| Calspak |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| Calspak is a clean-tech startup from ETH Zurich developing ultra-low-carbon cement with exceptionally fast setting times. Their patented material significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions—by up to 50%—and production costs, while boosting productivity by 50%. Calspak’s technology replaces up to 80% of traditional cement, using widely available, low-emission raw materials and custom chemical admixtures. The solution is suitable for diverse construction applications. | |||
| Caminada Energy Technologies |
2008 AG Formation |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | None |
| The environmentally friendly vegetable oil (Pöl) burner makes your oil heating CO2 neutral. Manly used oil should be used. | |||
| catchfree |
Formation |
None | |
| Catchfree develops ecologically sustainable and nutritionally beneficial seafood alternatives using a scalable technological platform. Their focus is on co-creating recipes and applications with specialty restaurants in Switzerland before expanding to the broader European market and eventually retail and online sales channels. | |||
| CellX Biosolutions |
ZH Formation |
None | |
| CellX Biosolutions develops sustainable solutions for chemical waste treatment by utilizing naturally occurring bacteria. Their technology isolates and scales bacterial communities capable of degrading persistent pollutants such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, agro-chemicals, and microplastics. The company offers customized biodegradation services, including tailored bacterial treatments and biodegradability assessments across different environments. Backed by research and industrial partners, CellX aims to provide eco-friendly, scalable alternatives to conventional disposal methods. | |||
| Circular Food Solutions |
2020 SG Formation |
[ Alternative Proteins ] | Biological: Food tech |
| They developed an innovative upcycling technology to recover proteins & fibers from food side streams and to create healthy & unique food products. | |||
| Clesana |
2015 SG Formation |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| The Clesana toilet does not require a single drop of water. Also no chemicals or other pollutants, which are used in other camper toilets and pollute the environment. The Clesana toilet seals all waste after each use, odourless and leakproof. Through this consistent waterless solution we protect rivers, lakes and seas from unnecessary pollution. | |||