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 |
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H2 ENERGY |
2014 ZH stagnant |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction,Transport & Mobility [ Transport & logistics of goods ] | Renewable technologies |
H2 Energy wants to make hydrogen a cornerstone of the energy system. They see themselves as business innovators for renewable energies. Refining electricity into hydrogen enables the power companies to stand out from the crowd and regulate their production. Hydrogen can be used in a variety of ways, offering consumers some relevant and enhanced alternatives. | |||
H55 |
2015 VS growth |
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ Airplanes & transport, Engineering ] | Battery, e-mobility, Photovoltaics, Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
Experts in aviation. Building electric driven aircrafts and Battery management systems for aircrafts and critical applications. Seems to have several patents : https://patents.justia.com/assignee/h55-sa | |||
Hades Technologies |
2019 ZH validation |
[ Environmental monitoring, Information technology, Waste & recycling ] | IT data usage |
Automatically detecting defects in sewer inspection videos - not only much faster, but also objective and less error-prone. | |||
eTriBike (HCP SWISS) |
2018 SG validation |
[ Mobility & Fleet management, Transport & logistics of goods ] | e-bike |
We engineer high-quality eTriBikes for different applications, such as: transportation of handicapped people, with or without wheelchair, cargo bikes, special custom designs. | |||
heatneutral |
2016 TI formation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction,Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Energy efficiency, Energy Production ] | Biomass based energy (biofuels, biogas ..) |
HeatNeutral produces the worlds most efficient, cost effective and scalable heating system for homes and industry. We also produce and supply the CO2 neutral fuels with these two technologies we help users meet their climate neutrality ambitions. | |||
Hegias |
2017 ZH growth |
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Construction of buildings, Information technology ] | IT data usage, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
The world’s first automated and browser-based content management system (CMS) solution for visualizing and communicating with virtual reality (VR) for the construction and real estate industry. HEGIAS VR lets your customer walk thru an unbuilt house, re-furniture it by his touch and buy it having seen and felt it. | |||
Heizungsmacher |
2017 BS growth |
[ Construction of buildings, Heating and cooling energy ] | Photovoltaics, Renewable technologies |
Heizungsmacher AG, is a Swiss company specialising in the replacement of old heating systems with modern heat pumps as well as the planning and installation of photovoltaic systems in the segment of detached and semi-detached houses. | |||
Helvitek Labs |
2020 VD formation |
[ Healthcare ] | |
The goal of the company is to create the next generation of urban life anti-pollution masks combining state-of-the-art protection with a revolutionary design. | |||
HERO Renewable Energy (Logic Swiss) |
2020 NW validation |
[ Electricity, Energy efficiency, Energy Production ] | Photovoltaics, Renewable technologies, Solarthermal energy, Wind energy |
For the first time, sun, thermal and wind energy is combined in a compact small module which provides more energy and can be used like a roof tile. | |||
hiLyte |
2018 NE growth |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Electricity, Electricity efficiency, Energy storage ] | Battery |
hiLyte-Power is a Swiss-based startup that aims at providing cheap clean energy for people who still use kerosene for lighting. The hiLyte battery produces enough power to both charge a phone and give light to a room for one night. All the consumables being non-toxic and easy to find everywhere on Earth. Even if the product is still in development, the field testing in summer 2018 has shown a very strong need for this product. The crowdfunding planed early 2019 will lead to put on sale the first batteries where it is needed. In addition of being a solution for light and phone charging to those without electricity access, the hiLyte battery is an excellent tool for teaching chemistry in schools worldwide. | |||
Hive Power |
2019 TI validation |
[ Electricity grids & flexibility, Energy efficiency, Information technology ] | IT blockchain or algorithms |
Hive Power provides a SaaS for Smart Grid Analytics, to help Energy Suppliers and Grid Operators in optimising their operations and asset management. The solution includes tools for the forecasting of energy demand, scheduling of hydropower plant, designing new tariff schemes, and optimal management of energy communities and aggregated flexible loads. | |||
Hivoduct |
2020 ZH formation |
[ Electricity grids & flexibility ] | Geophysical & technical |
Hivoduct transmits electric power with less environmental impact | |||
HOOC |
2015 VS growth |
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Information technology, Service pooling ] | Communication, Enabling technologies, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Secure remote access, remote programming, system networking and remote support. Smart Buildings and house technic | |||
HopVrac |
2020 NE growth |
[ Waste & recycling ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
A local, organic, circular economy and zero waste products, with packaging in reusable containers in Neuchatel! | |||
Houzy |
2017 ZH growth |
Finance, Insurance, IT or Data Analysis [ Construction of buildings, Information technology ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals |
Houzy is a young PropTech start-up and offers innovative tools and a strong network of experts for homeowners on its open MyHouzy platform. | |||
HQ Energie |
2012 BS stagnant |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Energy efficiency ] | Photovoltaics |
HQ Energie AG is an engineering company in the energy sector with a focus on renewable energies and efficient building technology. They create turnkey photovoltaic systems. | |||
Huxley Design (Elephbo) |
2016 ZH established |
Natural resources, Material efficiency or Recycling & Waste Management [ Functional clothes, Waste & recycling ] | Low technology |
We recycle cement bags in Cambodia in order to assemble them to high quality fashion products and create thereby sustainable working environments. | |||
Hydromea |
2014 VD validation |
Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ Environmental monitoring ] | Drone & flight, Enabling technologies |
Hydromea SA is a deeptech start-up from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, with the goal to bring the latest advanced technology from microengineering and robotics to the environmental water quality market. By leveraging automation, data management and multi-robot systems with AI, Hydromea aims to provide high-resolution in-situ data (which to date cannot be obtained by other means), cost-effectively and fast. The high-resolution and real-time data obtained simultaneously across a defined volume of water brings unparalleled value to numerous industries – from mapping the extent of an oil spill or turbidity profiles during delta works and port construction to nitrate plume detection, closed space surveys and management of bath and potable water | |||
HYDROTHERMA Swiss Ecological Technologies |
2012 FR validation |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production) [ Construction of infrastructure (roads, bridges ..), Energy efficiency, Engineering, Waste & recycling ] | Climate technologies, Grid: Efficient power transmission or distribution, Hydro energy, Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid) |
HYDROTHERMA Swiss Ecological Technologies SA - is a swiss development stage company specializing in research, development, creation and implementation in the sphere of clean energy production, production of boehmite nanopowders & maintenance of ecological safety of industrial enterprises. | |||
ID-Gene Ecodiagnostics |
2014 GE growth |
[ Biodiversity and ecosystem protection, Environmental monitoring ] | Bio technologies |
ID-GENE provides fast, sensitive and reliable genetic tests for environmental bioassessment and biomonitoring from all types of environmental samples: water, sediment, soil. We cover all habitats from terrestrial and freshwater to coastal marine and deep-sea settings. Our versatile analytical tools are appropriate for all types of organisms from bacteria to protists, plants and animals. | |||
Imperix |
2013 VS established |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption [ Electricity, Electricity efficiency, Electricity grids & flexibility ] | Grid: Efficient power transmission or distribution, Smartgrid |
Imperix develops high-end control equipment and prototyping hardware for power electronics, drives, smart grids and related topics. Its products are designed to enable cutting-edge innovation in corporate and academic environments. They are especially valued for their ability to accelerate the implementation of laboratory-scale power converters and facilitate the derivation of high quality experimental results. | |||
INDEOtec |
2007 NE growth |
Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Electricity ] | Enabling technologies, Photovoltaics |
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. | |||
Inergio |
2020 VD formation |
[ Energy storage ] | Battery, Hydrogen technology and fuel cells |
INERGIO develops low-cost decentralized energy solution serving consumer, security, off-grid industry and robotic systems. Their lightweight fuel cell power packs are operating based on widely available butane/propane providing a reliable, lightweight and eco-friendly solution at high autonomy. | |||
Infrascreen |
2019 NE formation |
[ Farming & agriculture ] | agricultural technologies, New chemical materials |
We used nano-technologies to design the next generation of greenhouse screens. Our screens are game changer in terms of performance and impact. Participation: We used nano-technologies to design the next generation of greenhouse screens. Our screens are game changer in terms of performance and impact. | |||
Innovenergy |
2013 BE established |
[ Electricity, Energy storage ] | Battery |
innovenergy's compact and robust salt battery storage systems enable a future-oriented energy supply. The product portfolio ranges from 7 kWh to well into the megawatt range. | |||
Innovida Swiss Technology |
2016 TI growth |
Energy production & distribution & storage (incl.tool production),Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption,Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Resource efficiency ] | Physical & chemical & nano technologies |
Innovida produces high efficiency and silent heat pumps for pools and building heating, based on an innovative Platform, patented worldwide.Innovida Swiss Technology SA mission is to develop new ideas and innovative technologies to create products that effectively meet these heating needs, while respecting the environment. | |||
iCEEP (Innovopolis) |
2020 ZH formation |
[ Waste & recycling ] | IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Waste recovery, recycling and re-use |
Innovopolis offers a decentralized waste management service that contains waste within the built areas of the community and turns it into energy at the point where it is generated: a self-sufficient service which eliminates the need for waste collection, waste incineration and waste landfilling. Our solution can be applied to any community, from rural communities like islands to large multi-complex properties such as high-rise buildings and by doing so we reduce the annual carbon footprint of every inhabitant by 1 tonnes of CO2. | |||
Insolight |
2015 VD validation |
Climate technologies & mitigation & CO2-reduction,Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption,Environment, sustainability & hazard prevention management [ Electricity, Energy efficiency, Farming & agriculture, Resource efficiency ] | agricultural technologies, Photovoltaics |
Insolight aims to simplify sunlight concentration for photovoltaic systems (CPV) by drastically changing the way of tracking the sun throughout the year. We combine the advantages of standard solar panels mounting structure, with the high efficiency of concentrated photovoltaics. | |||
InstaHeat |
2019 ZH restructuring, on hold, no development |
Energy usage, efficiency & prosumption,Industrial process & manufacture (technology usefull for many areas) [ Electricity efficiency, Food production & retail, Heating and cooling energy ] | Heat industrial usage, Heating in buildings |
InstaHeat is a technology-based Company located in Zürich. We develope a new kind of heating device being able to heat any conductive fluid instantly and precisely to the desired temperature with very high efficiency. The device generates the heat directly within the fluid, eliminating the need for a heating element. The technology allows a compact design so that it fits into various machines, like food heating systems. | |||
Involi |
2016 VD validation |
Transport & Mobility [ Airplanes & transport, Information technology, Prevention of or protection from technical risks ] | Drone & flight, IT-platforms or networking solutions, e.g. portals, Sensors |
INVOLI is the leading provider of hardware and software solution for the detection and visualization of air traffic and the tracking of drones. |