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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floating Robotics |
2023 ZH validation |
Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Engineering, Farming & agriculture, Information technology, Resource efficiency ] | Robotic |
| We automate harvesting and de-leafing in greenhouses with an integrated robotic and AI solution that easily adapts to existing standards. | |||
| mygrid |
2023 AG validation |
None | |
| mygrid offers charging systems for electric vehicles for apartment buildings and companies with an easy and transparent user experience for all parties involved. | |||
| Arrhenius |
2023 LU validation |
[ climate carbon removal ] | Bio technologies, Carbon capture and storage |
| Arrhenius operates a negative emission technology to mitigate global warming.by growing and burying microalgae. | |||
| Borobotics |
2023 ZH formation |
[ Engineering ] | 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 ] | 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 | |||
| Climartis |
2023 growth |
None | |
| Climartis is building in Switzerland the most attractive and customer-friendly portfolio of SME companies for the implementation and acceleration of the Energy Strategy 2050 and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. | |||
| Cotierra |
2023 ZH growth |
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ climate carbon removal ] | 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. | |||
| Dyneo Technologies |
2023 validation |
[ Building technology, Energy efficiency, Heating and cooling energy, Information technology ] | Internet of Things, IT blockchain or algorithms, IT data usage, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, IT Software, Sensors, Smarthome & building |
| Dyneo develops data acquisition, processing and analysis technologies to support the energy transition of thermal networks. | |||
| Emissium |
2023 VD validation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ Electricity grids & flexibility ] | IT blockchain or algorithms |
| Emissium brings reliable, transparent and actionable electricity emissions data | |||
| Fountain |
2023 ZH formation |
[ Food production & retail, Waste & recycling ] | food tech |
| Fountain created a zero-waste beverage vending machine. The drinks are made out of natural essences which the machine directly adds to tap water. The beverages can be personalized and poured directly into a reusable bottle or a glass. | |||
| Fungusto |
2023 validation |
None | |
| fungusto specialises in the development, trade and production of fungal food and nutritional supplements as well as the management of a mycotheque. | |||
| Kohlenkraft |
2023 ZH formation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ climate carbon removal ] | Biomass based energy (biofuels, biogas ..), Carbon capture and storage, Construction: Resource or material optimisation |
| KohlenKraft develops, designs and produces climate positive building materials. Their plaster and insulation are made out of charcoal. The insulation stores carbon from the atmosphere and can be reused, recycled, landfilled or composted after its use. | |||
| niatsu |
2023 validation |
Food, Farming or Forestry [ Environmental monitoring, Food production & retail ] | Climate technologies, food tech, IT Software |
| Niatsu provides a carbon footprint framework to enable their customers to automate the CO2-Calculation of their food products. | |||
| openversum |
2023 ZH growth |
[ Water Management ] | 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. | |||
| RECOAL |
2023 validation |
None | |
| RECOAL AG, a Swiss company, has developed a cutting-edge carbon removal technology that transforms waste biomass into Negative Emission Coal, providing a reliable, permanent and easy-to-scale solution that securely stores CO2 underground. | |||
| Round Rivers |
2024 ZH validation |
[ clothes, Waste & recycling ] | Water pollution abatement |
| We clean the Limmat river in Zurich from plastic waste and turn it into flakes, granules, yarns, textiles and into upcycled clothing. | |||
| Sun-Ways |
2023 VD validation |
[ Energy Production ] | Photovoltaics |
| Sun-Ways develops, manufactures and sells technical devices that enable the installation of removable solar power plants between the rails of a railroad track. | |||
| Unbound Potential |
2023 validation |
None | |
| Designing and building a new type of redox flow battery | |||
| DNAir |
2024 formation |
None | |
| Measuring DNA in the air to assess biodiversity. DNAir provides biodiversity monitoring using state-of the art measurement technology to give a comprehensive picture of the presence of species and overall biodiversity around us. | |||
| Evaarist |
2024 VS validation |
[ Energy storage ] | Battery |
| Evaarist is a Swiss company based in Sion, specializing in renewable energy and energy self-sufficiency solutions enabling autarci through batteries. The company develops network platforms that optimize energy production, storage, and consumption, enabling businesses and communities to achieve greater energy independence. | |||
| ZENDRA |
2024 validation |
None | |
| Development and planning of alpine solar systems, especially in the area of substructures with in-house developments. | |||
| Ionic Wind |
2025 SG formation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction [ Energy Production ] | Wind energy |
| The purpose of the company is the development, manufacture, distribution, and maintenance of air circulation devices, the provision of research and consulting services in the fields of electrohydrodynamic airflow generation, as well as cooling and air circulation, both domestically and abroad. | |||
| algrano |
2016 ZH established |
food tech | |
| Algrano connects coffee producers directly with roasters through an online platform, providing transparency in the coffee supply chain. Founded in 2015, they handle logistics, quality assurance, and financing, aiming to modernize the industry with technology. | |||
| 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. | |||
| fungi futuri |
2021 validation |
None | |
| Growing and researching edible mushrooms and fungi | |||
| Kuori |
2022 ZH growth |
None | |
| KUORI, a Swiss cleantech company founded in 2022, creates sustainable, bio-based materials from food byproducts like olive pits and banana peels. Their materials are biodegradable, break down microplastics, and meet composting standards, offering a greener alternative to traditional plastics. Supported by the EU's Horizon program and awarded the Renewable Material of the Year 2023, KUORI is leading the transition to a post-oil economy. | |||
| Lantal Textiles |
2016 ZH established |
None | |
| Conventional airplane carpets are dyed using a yarn dyeing process. This process is slow, energy-intensive, and the carpets are often heavy. Lantal Textiles' carpet technology digitizes the manufacturing process while simultaneously reducing water and CO2 consumption as well as waste. Additionally, the use of ultra-light materials reduces the weight of the airplanes. | |||
| miniloop |
2023 AG growth |
None | |
| Opendata.ch |
|
None | |
| Recommerce |
ZG established |
None | |
| Recommerce AG extends the lifespan of mobile devices and reduces the production of new devices through a buy-and-sell platform and a repair center. With the Trade-In program, old devices can be exchanged. Recommerce AG promotes the circular economy for mobile devices. Through our buy-and-sell platform, repair center, and innovative Trade-In programs, we aim to extend the lifespan of devices and reduce new production. | |||