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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| Apolarion |
2025 Formation |
[ Food Safety & Quality, Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Other: Enabling tech |
| Apolarion develops a modular cold atmospheric plasma system for seed treatment that eliminates fungal and bacterial pathogens without chemicals, heat, or water. Based on technology from the Swiss Plasma Center at EPFL, the system is compatible with organic certification and applicable to a wide range of crops, from vegetables and cereals to herbs and legumes. | |||
| Avientus |
2024 ZH Formation |
[ Air Transport ] | Mobility: Drone & flight |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| CO2 Pipeline Schweiz |
2020 BS Formation |
[ Carbon Removal & Storage, Climate Technologies ] | Environment: Carbon capture and storage |
| CO2 Pipeline Schweiz AG intends to plan, build, and operate a Swiss CO2 pipeline. This infrastructure will enable the safe and cost-effective transport of unavoidable CO2 from waste-to-energy plants, cement plants, and industrial facilities for geological storage underground. This infrastructure is essential for achieving Switzerland’s net-zero target, which is set by law for 2050. | |||
| 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 |
[ Alternative Proteins ] | Biological: Food tech |
| 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 |
2024 ZH Formation |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Other: Unknown, Smart: Robotic |
| 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. | |||
| cluster food & nutrition |
2022 FR Formation |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| The Food & Nutrition Cluster is an association that has been active in the food sector since 2015. As a networking and intermediary platform at regional and national level, the Food & Nutrition Cluster aims to strengthen cooperation between the various players in the food ecosystem and support them in their innovation efforts. It combines food processing expertise with know-how on nutrition, health and new technologies, always taking into account sustainability and the principle of the circular economy. More than 80 members and partners from the food, agriculture, packaging and distribution sectors, as well as research and educational institutions, the public sector and trade associations are currently part of the Food & Nutrition Cluster network. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| duramon |
2021 ZH Formation |
[ Infrastructure Construction ] | Smart: Sensors |
| Structural health corrosion monitoring solutions. To build and maintain smarter, cost-effective, safer, and more sustainably. Our solution is an embeddable multifunctional sensors in selected representative locations in concrete structures. | |||
| eMobilityLab |
2021 BE Formation |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-car, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging |
| Advice and transfer of practical knowledge in the areas of electromobility and charging infrastructure | |||
| Enerphy Suisse |
2022 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Management & Use ] | IT: Blockchain or algorithms, Smart: City, Smart: Home & building |
| Installation of renewable energy, mainly solar systems. Service from initial consultation and design, to construction and maintenance. | |||
| Enlightware |
2017 ZH Formation |
[ Education & Learning ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Video & Film |
| Empowering Humans at the Age of Artificial Intelligence. We pursue the mission to foster autonomy, creativity and collaboration skills of each individual through digital products. For more information, read our social impact description. | |||
| etavalve |
2020 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Efficiency, Energy Production & Supply ] | Environment: Climate tech |
| Etavalve is a Swiss startup developing compact heat-to-power systems based on a piston-driven Brayton engine with patented electro-hydraulic valve actuators. Their technology efficiently converts industrial waste heat—especially in the 500–900 °C range—into electricity, making it suitable for sectors like metal and cement production. The system offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional turbines for medium-scale applications. | |||
| EvidenceReady |
2026 Formation |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Building Technologies, ESG Reporting & Compliance ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Software |
| EvidenceReady is an AI-powered readiness layer for sustainability certification and ESG evidence in buildings, helping owners, project teams and auditors reduce rework, manual coordination and delays by making evidence review-ready earlier. | |||
| Solinea (Falchi Innovations) |
2025 AG Formation |
[ Infrastructure Construction, Road Transport & Vehicles, Technical Risk Prevention ] | Components: New chemical materials, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Other: Low tech |
| SOLINEA develops photoluminescent road and guidance system markings that become visible through ambient light — including sunlight, diffuse daylight and vehicle lighting — providing passive, light-based visibility support as an additional function within existing norm-compliant road marking systems. | |||
| Firefly Fusion |
2024 Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Environment: Climate tech |
| Firefly Fusion aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy by building a compact tokamak using proven technologies. Leveraging 60 years of tokamak science and supported by a network of global experts and institutions, the company focuses on rapid, cost-effective deployment. Its team includes leading figures from CERN, IRFM, and ITER, and it operates in the heart of Europe's fusion ecosystem. | |||
| FlexBase |
2022 AG Formation |
Buildings & Construction [ Data Platforms & Solutions, Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Storage ] | Energy: Battery, IT: AI Artificial intelligence, Smart: Grid |
| FlexBase is building the Technology Center Laufenburg (TZL), set to house the world's largest redox flow battery storage system alongside a sovereign AI data center. The project strengthens European energy security, supports the integration of renewable energies, and will supply district heating to the surrounding region. | |||
| Flowconverter Energy |
2007 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Hydro (small scale) |
| The company aims to develop, manufacture and operate innovative environmental technologies. The main produkt is the FLOWCONVERTER™, an innovative flow generator for the generation of electric current. The fields of application of FLOWCONVERTER™ are brooks, rivers, canals and ocean currents, where it can be installed without a negative impact on fish or the waters natural behaviour. | |||
| Flux Mobility |
2021 ZH Formation |
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] | Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric |
| The start-up develops and builds high-quality e-transporters based on a modular platform concept. | |||
| Fresh Cube |
2014 VD Formation |
[ Food Packaging Distribution & Access ] | Other: Low tech |
| Fresh Cube SA operates local points of sale offering a diverse range of fresh, artisanal products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, bakery items, beverages, and ready-to-eat foods. Committed to promoting healthy, local, and seasonal eating, Fresh Cube emphasizes sustainability through short supply chains and biodiversity. Their mission is to provide gourmet, eco-friendly food options that benefit both consumers and the planet. | |||
| GoNeon |
2026 LU Formation |
Buildings & Construction [ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| goNEON is an AI-native planning service that unifies transport networks, street space, and urban design into a single digital twin. Its engine, N!, enables instant assessment of infrastructure, land-use, and mobility changes, replacing fragmented legacy tools and accelerating city-wide decision-making. | |||
| greenpick (Green Now) |
2020 ZH Formation |
Buildings & Construction,Culture, Education & Media [ Circular Economy ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| GreenPick is your sustainability compass. With GreenPick, you can find sustainable alternatives in your region in no time and get tips for your everyday life. GreenPick makes local change pioneers from over 50 areas of life visible in an instant, such as nutrition, living, circular economy, health or doing good. | |||
| Helenium Ventures |
2026 ZG Formation |
[ Data Platforms & Solutions, Electricity Grids & Flexibility, Energy Management & Use ] | IT: AI Artificial intelligence, IT: Data usage, IT: Software |
| Helenium Ventures develops AI and quantum computing applications for energy, finance and materials science, selecting quantum algorithms and AI models most appropriate for specific tasks while accounting for the current capabilities of quantum hardware. | |||
| Ionic Wind |
2025 SG Formation |
Energy & Power Systems [ Energy Efficiency, Engineering & Industrial Design, Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| This startup is revolutionizing cooling or ventilation by replacing conventional fans with a silent and energy-efficient technology known as Ionic Wind (based on an electric field). Rather than relying on spinning blades, it uses an electric field to move air, cutting down on noise, energy consumption, and mechanical wear. As a result, laptops and other compact electronics stay cooler, enjoy longer battery life, and have an extended lifespan. Delivering 48% more airflow while using less power, this breakthrough makes modern electronics quieter, more efficient, and environmentally friendlier. | |||
| Kelva Systems |
2025 ZH Formation |
[ Energy Storage ] | Energy: Storage other than batteries |
| Kelva Systems is developing a novel technical approach to Thermal Energy Storage (TES) to support industrial decarbonization. TES stores energy as heat and releases it on demand. We provide flexible, on-demand steam generation for industrial processes, replacing fossil-fueled boilers and reducing CO₂ emissions in sectors like chemicals, food processing, paper, and district heating. We are developing a proprietary high-temperature concrete to act as the heat storage medium, at around 600°C. Unlike competitors that rely on off-site, containerized systems, we focus on bulk, on-site construction; significantly reducing insulation and transport costs. Our philosophy is to build systems that are locally sourced, as simple and robust as possible, and certified to last decades with minimal maintenance. We are initially targeting Switzerland and broader European markets, where policy and energy pricing increasingly favour TES. The Kelva Systems team brings decades of experience in clean energy, engineering, and finance. We are also partnering with Empa to advance development of our high-temperature concrete. | |||