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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
Biocom Energy 2009
VD
Established
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..)
development and promotion of new renewables energies, in particular the production and the distribution of biomass. Biocom Energy is specialized in the recycling of vegetables waste in biofuels mainly coming from plant shells and stones.
BNL Clean Energy 2009
ZG
Stagnant
Mobility & Transport [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Renewable tech
The BNL Clean Energy Group provides standardised modular Zero Emission Zero Residue Clean Energy plants for biomass and waste-to-energy solutions. It also helps with financing the solutions.
ClimatePlace 2009
VD
Growth
Financials & Information Technology [ Data Platforms & Solutions ] Environment: Climate tech, IT: Platforms or networking solutions
The platform Climat Place seeks to highlight pre-due-diligenced, bankable climate-related projects in order to raise a blend of public and private capital required to make such green development projects a reality
Climeworks 2009
ZH
Growth
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] Environment: Climate tech
Climeworks develops, builds and operates direct air capture machines. With our technology we capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. The air-captured carbon dioxide can either be recycled and used as a raw material, or completely removed from the air by safely storing it. Our machines consist of modular CO₂ collectors that can be stacked to build machines of any size. Climeworks direct air capture machines are powered solely by renewable energy or energy-from-waste.
Designwerk Technologies 2009
ZH
Established
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] Mobility: E-car, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
Designwerk sells charging stations (mobile and fix) and specialized in the development of electric vehicle and truck systems and battery. On clients behalf, they develop complete systems from the study to the prototype with regard to mechanics, electronics, software.
eSMART Technologies 2011
VD
Established
[ Building Technologies ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Home & building
eSMART develops intelligent systems for building automation. It can manage building functions like heating, lighting, electricity or videophone systems with a touchscreen in the living room or a smartphone app. The screen can also display the current use of electricity and water in real-time, informing occupants about energy consumption.
Explosion Power 2009
AG
Established
[ Energy Efficiency ] Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Heat industrial usage, Other: Enabling tech
Small explosion generator to clean heat pump tubes of industrial processes Participation: Online cleaning technology with Shock Pulse Technology to remove deposits on heat exchanger surfaces, e.g. membrane walls and tube bundles for large boiler plants (waste to energy, biomass, industrial heat recovery eg.)
Green Motion 2009
VD
Established
Energy & Power Systems [ Electricity Grids & Flexibility ] Energy: Battery, Energy: Grid & Electricity transmission, Mobility: E-car, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
Green Motion is an independent company founded in Lausanne in 2009, which locally designs and produces charging systems for electric vehicles. The Swiss company is among pioneers of the charging infrastructure market, and has been successfully installing its charging stations throughout the country for more than 10 years. The Green Motion line includes private and public charging stations, quick chargers as well as centralized charging management systems for public parking. All Green Motion stations are designed to operate in network and include state-of-the-art functions such as multi-channel payment, vehicle charging regulation as a function of usage of the electric network as well as roaming between national and international operators.
greenTEG 2009
ZH
Established
Energy & Power Systems [ Building Technologies ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Energy: Heating in buildings, IT: Internet of Things IOT, Smart: Measuring & monitoring, Smart: Sensors
U-value, R-value, humidity, and surface temperature measurements made easy. We produce heat flux sensors as a ETH Spin off (patented technology, production in Switzerland). We developed a unique U-value measurement tool for usage by energy consultants and building physics.
PubliBike 2010
FR
Established
[ Bicycles & E-Bikes ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: E-bike, Mobility: Electric
Since 2009, PubliBike has been offering bike sharing networks in several Swiss cities and is constantly expanding its offer. We take care of everything: from the development of a site concept to starting the service, including operations, customer service and network promotion... To strengthen our teams, we regularly look for creative, motivated and passionate profiles for the mobility of the future.
Sensorscope 2009
VD
Growth
[ Environmental Monitoring ] IT: Data usage, Smart: Device
Sensorscope is an IT company with a strong know-how in radio communication, hardware/software engineering, and database technologies, that applies cutting-edge data collection technology to wireless monitoring.
Techsep 2009
VD
restructuring, on hold, no development
[ Waste Management & Recycling ] Components: Filters & membranes
The company's main objective is the development, manufacture and marketing of all products and processes relating to environmental protection, including in particular compact equipment for road water treatment, in compliance with current legislative requirements. (Treatment of roadway waters)
wy.by 2009
LU
Growth
[ Data Platforms & Solutions ] IT: Data usage
wy.by designs, develops and maintains one of the first European, fully web-based reservation and management solutions for the rental business of various industries. wy.by offers much more than traditional advertising sites for rental products.
Adventerra Games 2009
TI
Established
[ Education & Learning ] IT: Gamification, Other: Low tech
Adventerra Games, located in the Italian part of Switzerland, has worked for more than 10 years to create educational games designed for children of different ages on environmental topics. ​
de Cavis 2009
ZH
Established
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Building Technologies ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech
De Cavis supports customers in the development and marketing of patented foaming technology for the production of highly porous mineral materials with air contents between 50 and 95vol%, on the development of ceramic buoyancy bodies for underwater vehicles as well as on the production of high-purity and ultra-high-purity magnesium.
Entomos 2009
VD
Validation
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Food tech
the world's first 50/50 flexi-burger made with 50% organic Swiss mealworms and 50% Swiss beef
Hofladen Express 2009
FL
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Other: Low tech
Save time and choose a bag already prepared by us. With one click you can then customize it to your needs, removing products from the bag and adding new ones, just as you need. We will then deliver your order.
Sensefly 2009
VD
Sold but still independently active
[ Environmental Monitoring ] Other: Enabling tech, Smart: Device
Our proven drone solutions simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals in surveying, agriculture, engineering and humanitarian aid to make better decisions, faster. senseFly was founded in 2009 and is the commercial drone subsidiary of Parrot Group.
Serbot 2009
NW
Sold but still independently active
Buildings & Construction [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Photovoltaics, Smart: Robotic
SERBOT AG is a leading Swiss technology company in the field of advanced service robots and moving systems. Its innovations have achieved several rewards. Serbot develops and produces intelligent robot systems to clean sophisticated surfaces such as photovoltaic solar panels, large glass facades.
Siren 2009
VD
Established
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Photovoltaics
SI-REN SA is a Swiss public limited company founded in 2009 and fully owned by the City of Lausanne. Its mission is to develop and operate renewable energy production facilities, including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy, aiming to produce 100 GWh annually by 2050. The company collaborates closely with the Lausanne Industrial Services (SiL) to achieve these goals.
Smixin 2009
BE
Established
[ Resource Efficiency ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, IT: Internet of Things IOT
Smixin – based on a mixing unit which automatically mixes water, soap and air, touch-free, started a little revolution in 2009. Because hand washing has never been more economical and hygienic.
Agile Wind Power 2010
ZH
Validation
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Renewable tech, Energy: Wind
Agile Wind Power develops technology solutions for energy production from wind energy. It develops a vertically-rotating wind turbine which is able to reduce maintenance costs, and increase profitability and efficiency.
SwissGeoPower Engineering 2010
AG
Formation
[ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Geothermal
SwissGeoPower Engineering AG constructs, operates, rents and sells power plants nationally and internationally for the production of primarily electricity and secondarily heat from deep geothermal energy. These are closed petro-geo-energy power plants, which produce electricity and heat in a clean, sustainable and self-sufficient manner, which guarantees autonomy.
Catecar Industries 2010
VD
restructuring, on hold, no development
Buildings & Construction,Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Road Transport & Vehicles ] Components: Filters & membranes, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: E-car, Mobility: E-cargo, Mobility: Electric
Catecar is a Swiss private company born in 2010 dedicated to innovation, development production and commercialization of products in the field of a green and cleaner individual transportation to reduce the warming climate and air pollution, more specifically as regards PM, NOx and CO2. Out of three projects in which Catecar is currently involved : 1. Dragonfly, the first depolluting car ; 2. Catefuel, the Truck CO2 Capture, 3. CatecairTM the PM, NOx and then CO2 air cleaner. 4. CatecairTM, 101, 40 and 70 for companies
e-netz 2010
AG
Growth
[ Energy Management & Use ] IT: Communication
e-Netz AG is an independent planning, engineering and consulting company specialising in technical and energy issues in the energy sector. e-Netz AG unites independent experts for networks, engineering and the energy industry under one roof.
ENSY 2010
GR
Stagnant
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Hydro (small scale)
ENSY AG manifactures plans, installs and manages Drinking Water Turbines to produce electricity in small communities.
EVTEC 2010
LU
Growth
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
EVTEC offers high speed electric car charging station with different configuration and sizes.
Grove Boats 2010
VD
Established
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards [ Maritime & Waterway Transport ] Energy: Battery, Energy: Photovoltaics, Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: Electric
Grove Boats SA designs, builds and commercializes electro-solar and hybrid boats intended for passenger transportation, for capacities ranging from 12 to 100 passengers. Our products are designed in Switzerland, built in Europe and used throughout the world; they combine nautical know-how and solar technology. Our experienced technical team is also available for engineering and consulting mandates related to “clean navigation” and the development of prototypes. Such developments enabled us for example to recently launch the “Solar SeaCleaner”, first st “zero emission” boat to clean port and swimming areas Participation: Grove Boats SA designs, builds and commercialises electric and solar boats. Our products are designed in Switzerland, built in Europe and used throughout the world; they combine nautical know-how and solar technology. Our experienced technical team is also available for engineering and consulting mandates related to “clean navigation” and the development of “zero emission” crafts to clean port and swimming areas
Joulia 2010
BE
Established
Health, Wellness & Care [ Building Technologies ] Energy: Heating in buildings, Other: Enabling tech
Invisibly integrated in a slim shower channel, Joulia-Inline recovers heat efficiently from the warm used shower water as it goes down the drain. Thanks to simple cold water diversion, the heat recovery unit saves up to 42% energy. Participation: Invisibly integrated in a slim shower channel, Joulia-Inline and Joulia-Twinline recover heat efficiently from the warm used shower water as it goes down the drain. Thanks to simple cold water diversion, the heat recovery unit saves up to 60% energy.
Lumartix 2010
VD
Growth
[ Energy Efficiency ] Energy: Lighting
Lumartix is unveiling new generation power light source. Lumixo plasma lamp reduce dramatically the operating and maintenance costs thanks to producing directly spectrum AM1.5 or AM0 (without filter) and the very long lamp life time up to 40'000 hours.
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