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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnvEve |
2008 TI Growth |
[ Smart Farming & Agritech ] | Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| EnvEve is an high tech company specialised in Internet of Things. It has developed a unique Internet of Things framework for outdoor applications with robust and reliable devices enable sophisticate analytics to support decision in Agriculture and Forests. | |||
| Fiaxell |
2018 VD Established |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Other: Enabling tech |
| A global solution for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), electrolyser (SOEC) & high temperature electrochemical devices Over the past nine years, Fiaxell has developed processes for cell fabrication, specialty screen printing inks, flexible testing devices for high temperature measurements and has now provided customers worldwide. To complement our core competences, we identified highly skilled manufacturers of electronics (power supply & EIS), kilns, gas control, liquid management, gas detection, hydrogen generators and are working closely with them. | |||
| Gaiasens Technologies |
2010 VS Established |
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Environmental Monitoring ] | IT: Data usage, Smart: Device, Smart: Measuring & monitoring |
| GAIASENS Technologies is an innovative company at the service of the environment. It offers real-time measurement solutions, environmental studies and modelling services as well as the implementation of operational solutions for the management of natural hazards. | |||
| QWSTION |
2011 ZH Established |
[ Fashion & Apparel ] | Biological: Bio tech, Biological: Material based on biomass |
| Swiss backpack brand QWSTION is known for combining design and functionality with sustainability. Since 2008 the design studio has been developing versatile carry solutions for everyday use – with an understated look and a low environmental footprint. | |||
| Fair Recycling (fondation) |
2008 ZH Stagnant |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Other: Low tech |
| Fair Recycling is the first organisation worldwide to combine climate protection with recycling. In Brazil, where the Swiss foundation's pioneering project is located, it recycles old refrigerators containing CFCs in cooperation with its local partner Indústria Fox, thus making an important contribution to climate protection. On the basis of this verification report, an independent registration body issues climate protection certificates, which the Foundation offers to Swiss partners. Fair Recycling is proud to be the climate partner of numerous companies that reduce a large part of their CO2 emissions with their own measures and only offset unavoidable emissions with climate protection certificates. | |||
| Cleanea |
2008 GE Established |
[ Cleaning Services ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| Cleanea is an innovative company that markets a machine, the Europa V5. By using water, electricity, and the addition of a little salt, our machine produces, In Situ, by electrolysis a detergent and disinfectant to clean the surfaces of an office building and replaces 80% of traditional chemistry. | |||
| Xperience GmbH (snowXpark) |
2008 OW Stagnant |
[ Sports & Recreation ] | Mobility: Electric |
| Rent an electro-powered snowmobile and discover your limits, while drifting and jetting around the tight curves on the market track with help of a lot of bodywork. The snowXpark is the highlight of every winter trip with its unique driving fun and the exciting racing atmosphere. | |||
| e-Durable |
2016 VD Validation |
[ Information Technology ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| e-Durable is the leading IT service provider in French-speaking Switzerland which places Sustainable Development at the heart of its activities. | |||
| Fluxim |
2007 ZH Growth |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Battery, Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting, Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Provide R&D tools for the OLED display, lighting and photovoltaic industries. Our software product setfos is designed to simulate light-outcoupling from OLEDs and light-absorption in thin film solar cells. Moreover, offer an all-in-one measurement platform paios with integrated analysis software | |||
| Go Solar (energiemoebel.ch) |
2007 ZH Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| The goal is to support electric grid with energy produced from garden furniture as solar tables, sheds, etc.. | |||
| INDEOtec |
2007 NE Growth |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Other: Enabling tech |
| Indeotec specializes in the design and integration of PECVD, PVD and LPCVD reactors, vacuum system, very high frequency VHF plasma excitation and system automation. Indeotec is driven by innovation, technology and committed to providing practical and top quality solutions that save time and improve the transfer of technology in the solar PV, TFT-LCD and MEMS segments. Our staff is comprised of a team of talented and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of thin films manufacturing equipment and device development and optimisation. | |||
| RedElec |
2007 VS Growth |
Fashion, Lifestyle & Wearables [ Efficiency Solutions ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| RedElec Technologie develops and markets a new technology to perform electrochemical redox transformations at the best economic and environmental costs, directly on the production site. The electrochemical reduction of indigo aqueous suspension in the dying industry is the first industrial application of the process developed by RedElec. | |||
| routeRANK |
2007 VD Established |
[ Fleet & Mobility Management ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric |
| Technology company routeRANK (2006) provides IT solutions for travel and mobility. Unlike other solutions, they address the entire door-to-door route by integrating all relevant modes of transport such as air, rail, public transport, P+Rail, P+Ride, car, rental car, car sharing, car pooling, e-bike, bike, walk and their many multimodal combinations. In a single search, its patented technology finds and ranks the best possible routes, allowing users to sort them according to multiple criteria such as price, travel time and CO2 emissions. | |||
| Amazentis |
2007 VD Validation |
[ Health Solutions ] | Biological: Bio tech |
| Amazentis is an innovative life science company dedicated to employing breakthrough research and clinical science to bring advanced therapeutic nutrition products to life. Our most advanced product targets the reversal of age-related muscle decline by improving the activity of mitochondria – the “powerhouse of the cell” – to optimize muscle function. | |||
| Aquanetto Group |
2007 VS Established |
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech |
| AquaNetto solutions rely on ultraviolet irradiation in combination with complementary technologies to disinfect and treat fluids (water and air) and surfaces. AquaNetto promotes and supports socially and ecologically sustainable projects according to well defined criteria with the goal of achieving the highest possible value on site. To this end, AquaNetto provides open-architecture, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for the treatment of water, air, and surfaces in the private, public, industrial and commercial sectors. | |||
| Basis 57 Nachhaltige Wassernutzung |
2007 UR Growth |
Energy & Power Systems [ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Biological: Agricultural tech, Biological: Bio tech |
| The Gotthard-Basis tunnel in Southern Switzerland causes drainage of the drilled-through rock. Basis 57 Nachhaltige Wassernutzung uses the warm and clean mountain water exiting at the north portal as a natural resource for food production. The breeding of edible fish such as the Gotthard pike-perch and the generation of the necessary thermal energy are the main focus here. | |||
| Belair Solutions |
2008 ZH Established |
Energy & Power Systems [ Building Technologies, Energy Efficiency ] | Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Motor & actuator, Other: Enabling tech |
| Belair Solutions develops and manufactures the Belair 3000, a Swiss-patented toilet seat with an integrated activated-carbon filter that eliminates odours at the source, removing the need for conventional ventilation systems and reducing energy consumption in buildings. | |||
| CoolTEC |
2007 VD Growth |
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Heating in buildings, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Solarthermal |
| Low-cost solutions for high energy efficiency. CoolTec help to find the best solution for you in the field of renewable energy , like solar panels for heat or power production. KnowHow about Thermal DrainBack Systems. | |||
| Faircustomer |
2007 ZH Validation |
Culture, Education & Media,Health, Wellness & Care [ Circular Economy ] | Other: Low tech |
| Faircustomer.ch is an internet marketplace where traders can independently offer and / or purchase goods and / or services. The dealers are Swiss suppliers who value sustainability: facilities for people with disabilities, designers of ecological solutions, integration projects, cooperatives from the countries of the south and Swiss importers of fairly traded articles. Pictures, texts and videos show where and by whom the articles were made. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Pakka |
2007 ZH Growth |
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] | Other: Low tech |
| We offer a range of high-quality organic and Fairtrade snacks under the Pakka brand to individual and business customers (in particular, the restaurant and catering trade, and wholesalers). | |||
| Sunstyle |
2012 BE Established |
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics |
| Produces solar roof shingles / tiles in different colors. With the SUNSTYLE® solar roof we have developed a versatile solution that is both a roofing material and a power plant. Thanks to the new color technology, SUNSTYLE® photovoltaic shingles can be produced in a variety of colors and surface structures. The roof as an architectural design element makes optimum use of the built-up areas for the production of valuable solar power. | |||
| onlog |
2007 TI Established |
Manufacturing & Industrial Processes [ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: LED, Energy: Lighting |
| Onlog (Switzerland) Ltd, located in Gordola - Ticino - Switzerland, has been founded in 2006 with the purpose to provide professionally outsourced Supply-Chain- and Logistics-Services with totally integrated processes and structures. www.onlog.eu The "Onlux"-Section within Onlog is dedicated to LED-Lighting solutions for Households, Building decoration, Commercial lighting, Hotels/Restaurants, Public lighting/Street-lighting and LED-Electronics and Auxiliaries. Onlux is a multiple test-winner. www.onlux.ch | |||
| Optical Additives |
2006 BE Validation |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Solarthermal |
| Optical Additives GmbH's product ZeoFRET® is a brand new, revolutionary additive for transparent polymers. These polymers then serve as a light harvester. The harvested light is transferred to a solar cell and transformed into electricity. | |||
| SwissINSO |
2006 VD Growth |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Solarthermal |
| SwissINSO is a pioneer in the development and application of new solar technologies and products targeted at enhancing the aesthetics and overall efficiency of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) and thermal solar energy solutions. KromatixTM solar glass is available in various tuneable colours (all colours are virtually possible, white and sparkling red excepted) and has a beautiful opaque finish, making the inner workings of the solar panels are invisible and thus further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the panel. | |||
| Vela Solaris (Polysun) |
2006 ZH Established |
[ Energy Efficiency ] | Energy: Photovoltaics, IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech |
| Polysun, a simulation software for renewable energy installation developed by Vela Solaris, provides invaluable support in the analysis, design and calculation of heating and cooling systems using renewable energy (solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, heat pumps, geothermal energy and solar cooling) | |||
| ennos |
2006 BE Growth |
Energy & Power Systems [ Resource Efficiency ] | Components: Pump, Environment: Water conservation |
| Ennos develops pumping technologies that are affordable and appropriate for farmers and communities. ennos promotes the use of CO2-free, economic solar pumps that combine income, productivity and labor-saving benefits and a more sustainable use of the resources energy and water. | |||
| e-swissolar |
2006 ZG Established |
[ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] | IT: Platforms or networking solutions |
| Hexis |
2006 ZH Sold but still independently active |
[ Energy Production & Supply ] | Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Energy: Heat industrial usage, Energy: Heating in buildings |
| Leading competence in unit electricity and heat system for houses and buildings from innovative fuel cell design; The Swiss company HEXIS is one of the world's leading companies in the field of high-temperature fuel cell technology (SOFC - Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) for stationary applications | |||