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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
Certa Fides 2008
ZH
Validation
[ Efficiency Solutions ] Components: Physical & chemical & nano tech, Smart: Sensors
Certa Fides is a Swiss based company offering innovative high quality measurement solutions in the area of food analysis. The Meltdown Analyser TC2 is a complete measurement system to measure the meltdown behavior of ice cream by means of image- and weight analysis.
Chopf-Nuss 2020
ZH
Validation
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Food tech, Other: Low tech
The vegetable alternative to grated cheese. Nut mesan from Chopf-Nuss is suitable for pasta dishes and more.
Circleg 2022
ZH
Growth
Circular Economy, Waste & Resources [ Wearable Devices ] None
Project Circleg is a Swiss-East African social enterprise endorsing a holistic approach in the development of appropriate lower-limb prosthetic systems for people living in low- to middle-income countries. Locally and readily available plastics are transformed into affordable high-quality prosthetics through innovative circular manufacturing processes.
CLIMADA 2022
ZH
Growth
[ Environmental Monitoring ] IT: Software
Using state-​​of-​the-art probabilistic modelling, CLIMADA allows to estimate the expected economic damage as a measure of risk today, the incremental increase from economic growth and the further incremental increase due to climate change.
coatmaster 2011
ZH
Growth
Buildings & Construction [ Efficiency Solutions ] Smart: Sensors
coatmaster AG develops and distributes measuring system technologies that measure and test industrial coatings in a non-contact and non-destructive manner. The coatmaster is an award-winning technology that is patented in Europe and the USA and enables coating thickness measurement at an early stage of the production process. Founded in 2011, the company has now integrated the coatmaster into highly automated production lines at more than 50 production sites in Europe and Asia.
Cotierra 2023
ZH
Growth
[ Carbon Removal & Storage ] Environment: 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.
Crowd Container 2018
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Crowd Container orders food from diverse, climate-friendly, and pesticide-free cultivation directly from producers they trust.
crowdify (100-days.net) 2011
ZH
Growth
[ Cultural Services ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
On the crowdfunding-platform 100-days.net, Initiators present their projects and get them funded by lots of individuals, known as Boosters, for a duration of up to 120 days. In return, the Boosters receive unique goodies from the Initiator. Often the projects are environmental, artist or cultural
CTU Clean Technology Universe 2010
ZH
Sold but still independently active
Climate, Sustainability & Hazards,Energy & Power Systems [ Waste Management & Recycling ] Energy: From Biomass (e.g. biofuels, biogas ..), Energy: Synthetic fuels (e.g. power to liquid)
Waste treatment with Responsibility and Value Recovery
DasPure 2011
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Food tech, IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Behind the name DasPure are more than just selected delicacies and fine food. For us, organic production is synonymous with high quality, gentle and traditional processing, and animal welfare. Thus, all of our carefully selected products meet the high requirements for a responsible approach to nature.
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.
Digi Meals 2016
ZH
Validation
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Using state-of-the-art technology, DigiMeals develops user-friendly and easily customisable solutions around digital recipes. We empower consumers to confidently cook their preferred healthy recipes.
Digit Soil 2021
ZH
Validation
[ Regenerative Agriculture & Soil ] Smart: Sensors
Digit Soil rents out the worlds first Soil Health Sensor. The sensor measures soil enzyme activity which is a good indicator of soil health. Through soil enzyme activity organic matter and fertilizer are made available to plants. In addition Digit Soil offers a soil measurement service in which they measure the activities of hydrolitic extracellular soil enzymes. These are involved in many important soil processes like for example nutrients cycling.
DNAir 2025
ZH
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.
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.
Earlybird 2017
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Earlybird is the local delivery service for workplace catering. We deliver seasonal & organic menus, fruits, meeting catering and gifts for the office.
eightinks 2022
ZH
Validation
[ Energy Storage ] Energy: Battery
Eightinks manufactures and designs lithium ion solid-state batteries. By regarding industrial production at an industrial scale their technology is suitable for large scale productions. By implementing a recyclable fast-charging cell design the batteries are more efficient to produce and more eco-friendly.
emost 2022
ZH
Growth
[ Energy Storage ] Components: Construction - Advanced materials & energy optimization, Energy: Battery, Smart: Grid
emost is an Axpo Spin-off building an ecosystem that uses mobile batteries to replace diesel generators – hence, greening off-grid electricity. Their first product has been developed and tested during the last four years and is today delivering CO2 free electricity to construction sites and event locations all over Europe.
Emovemotorstore (Emove) 2012
ZH
Stagnant
[ Road Transport & Vehicles ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-motorbike, e-scooter
Emovemotorstore GmbH was founded in 2012 with the aim of offering clean, efficient, reliable and affordable mobility in the high-end field of electric mobility.
Empti.Me 2019
ZH
Validation
None
Empti is Swiss environment focused startup. It helps to reduce single use plastics by incentivizing using reusable containers.
Enchar 2022
ZH
Validation
[ Circular Economy ] Biological: Material based on biomass, IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Enchar is the first comprehensive B2B biochar market platform. With the help of their expertise and their biochar database Enchar helps customers pick the right form of biochar for their endeavor. For suppliers the platform offers an easy and risk free way to sell their produce.
Energie 360° AG 2013
ZH
Established
[ Energy Production & Supply ] Energy: Renewable tech, Mobility: Electric, Mobility: E-vehicle charging
Energie 360° is a Swiss energy service provider that offers the entire spectrum of environmentally friendly energy solutions.
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.
enersuisse 2018
ZH
Established
[ Energy Management & Use ] IT: Data usage
enersuisse relies on the comprehensive know-how and many years of experience of its owners (EKZ, Primeo Energie and Romande Energie) in the billing process (meter-to-customer process). The company focuses on competencies in metering technology, in the billing of energy services and in customer service. Technically, enersuisse relies on high-quality systems and infrastructures.
Enlightware 2017
ZH
Formation
[ Education & Learning ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions, IT: Video and 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
ZH
Formation
None
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.
Chichery 2021
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Other: Low tech
Chickpeas are a superfood - rich in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Chichery produces various snacks from chickpeas. Their products do not contain any artificial ingredients. Because the chickpeas are roasted extremely gently, they are already very tasty by themselves.
Fabas (fyn foods) 2021
ZH
Growth
[ Food Systems & Food Tech ] Biological: Food tech
We produce the first 101% Swiss organic hummus in close cooperation with our farmers: vegetable, protein-rich, healthy and super tasty!
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.
Fair Voyage 2017
ZH
Stagnant
[ Tourism Services ] IT: Platforms or networking solutions
Fair Voyage helps you find and customize your best conscious travel experience in Africa and developing regions. They are building an ethical and sustainable booking platform that exclusively promotes verified responsible tour operators. Through their direct relationships with local leaders in sustainability, they can offer you highest quality at best prices.
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