Portfolio

3Brain develops its accomplished and patented microchip-based technology for non-invasive studies of brain illnesses, resulting in the finding of new cures for them. In putting forth 3Brain’s innovative brain-on-chip technology, several labs are able to reduce the use of data and power requirements while also minimizing the use of animals within their studies.

3rd-eyes analytics works in the wealthtech sector, offering sustainable asset planning and investment advisory solutions for financial services providers. With our innovative service, we identify the effects of climate change and its risks for personal investment strategies and wealth development, thus achieving a sustainable reduction in carbon emissions.

9T Labs’ proprietary technology offering provides a seamlessly integrated workflow to mass produce industry grade carbon fiber composite parts, combining advanced software algorithms, 3D printing technology, and post-processing in one solution. The technology eases the use of this performance material, driving down lead times and production cost to accelerate the growth of this established $ 80 billion industry. We are executing on our mission to make carbon fiber composite materials as accessible as ordinary metal materials.

As an (I)IoT provider, Aartesys develops cloud-ready products and services in the field of communication technology. Aartesys products are used every day in a wide variety of sectors and industries, such as building automation, smart metering in the energy industry, and control and management of devices for wholesale distributors.

AgriCircle provides farmers with electronic tools to make cultivating their fields more efficient and environmentally friendly. The company also conducts applied research in the area of satellite and drone-aided remote sensing with the goal of simplifying the decision-making process in field crops and optimizing resources (fertilizer, pest management, seeds).

AgroSustain SA develops and commercializes natural and biological treatments that help to preserve the crop quality in the field and after the harvest. Their edible coating can significantly help reduce waste through the supply chain and permits reducing highly polluting air shipment by more sustainable see trade.

Algrano combines technology and services to make it radically easier to source raw coffee directly and sustainably. On the Algrano online platform, roasters can source products directly from coffee producers, while Algrano handles the consolidated shipping, insurance, financing and storage in the background and digitally maps the entire supply chain. This makes it possible to reduce emissions. 

Alithea Genomics is a biotech company revolutionizing genomic research with its high-throughput RNA sequencing solutions. Their innovative technologies significantly reduce the consumption of plastics and reagents, promoting sustainable practices and minimizing environmental impact in the life sciences industry.

Allthings Technologies AG has developed a software platform for the real estate industry. The platforms allows simple, digital communication between owners, management and tenants, and offers integrated services to increase efficiency and promote sustainability. Customers benefit from sustainability-focused services, such as energy consumption measurement via micro applications.

Aqua4D is a leading provider of innovative water-smart technology, improving water use efficiency in a variety of industries. Subtly changing the structure of water modifies some of its specific physical properties, improving dissolution of the minerals and a wide range of other benefits. In buildings and animals, clogging, biofilm and limescale are eliminated, prolonging the lifespan of pipe systems. In irrigation, water use is optimized leading to higher productivity, greater efficiency, and sustainable agriculture.

AquaSwiss uses innovative technology to build high quality, energy-efficient and CO2-optimized water desalination plants. AquaSwiss AG specializes in multi-effect distillation (MED), mechanical vapor compression (MVC) and reverse osmosis. In addition to its engineering center in Switzerland, AquaSwiss also has a regional office in Dubai and a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, where demand for seawater desalination is high.

Arviem develops and markets a freight tracking and monitoring software platform. Arviem uncovers blind spots in the supply chain by installing automated location and sensor technology on multimodal containers. The real-time data provided by Arviem improves the entire supply chain in the areas of inventory management, product quality, sustainability and waste reduction, and measures the carbon footprint of logistics processes.

Attolight AG develops innovative characterization tools and solutions for research laboratories and the semiconductor industry. Attolight’s innovative combination of electron and light microscopy shows ultra-trace contamination and crystallographic defects that are not visible with other imaging processes. Attolight’s core competency is a measurement technique known as cathodoluminescence, a non-destructive characterization method that provides a level of data that allows a more in-depth understanding of material structures and characteristics.

Axino enables food retailers to make data-based decisions about the safety of fresh foodstuffs.  The IoT-based service automates safety processes in stores and guarantees the quality of fresh food. In addition to relieving employees from having to conduct time-consuming quality controls, our data help companies to reduce energy use and food waste. 

Bcomp applies the latest findings on lightweight and composite materials to natural fibers, thus developing and marketing lightweight solutions for the mobility industry. These solutions improve performance and increase safety, while remaining cost-neutral and reducing environmental impact. The lightweight, sustainable material solutions allow a reduction in weight in a vehicle’s interior, a reduction of plastic use, and thus a drastic reduction in the vehicle’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions during use.

BE WTR is the first premium sustainable water brand upgrading the local tap water. BE WTR aims to promote ecological water consumption and contributes to better hydration, thanks to its technological and design water systems. The brand develops water systems for private and professional use. BE WTR systems are present in restaurants, hotels, offices and private homes. 

Bionomous provides instruments that enable the automatic sorting and pipetting of small biological entities, which are used as models in research, particularly in toxicology and ecotoxicology, as well as in fundamental genetics research and the development of treatments for diseases. Bionomous's instruments allow for the automation and standardization of research processes, leading to more reliable, cost-effective and sustainable research.

Blockstrom supports real estate owners in setting up and operating solar power plants on their properties. The team calculates whether a merger for own consumption (ZEV) is worthwhile and helps all those involved to procure the necessary hardware and create the contractual basis. The measurement data portal provides both owners and operators with all the information they need to quickly and easily bill energy consumption.

bNovate’s shared vision is to develop solutions for safe water - anytime - anywhere. The Solar Impulse labelled online flow cytometer BactoSense™ allows continuous monitoring of bacteria in water onsite, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The possibility to automatically count bacteria saves the sample transport to a lab and a lot of plastic waste.

Boostbar connects consumers, unattended retail concepts, and operators to make vending more sustainable, exciting, and profitable. Our cutting-edge software and hardware solutions enable efficient operations by reducing trips to customer sites, minimising food waste, and extending the life cycle of existing machines. Boostbar was founded in 2020 and serves clients globally.

Bright Sensors SA develops, manufactures, and sells gas quality sensors at a significant lower cost than established technologies. Our patented MEMS technology, developed at EPFL, enables real-time, pre-combustion and economic optimization of any gas combustion or chemical transformation process. By doing so we increase energy efficiency, lowering the economic hurdles for renewable gas (bio-methane and hydrogen) investments and therefore reduce emissions.

With personalized telehealth solutions via mobile app and a reusable deep heat device, Calopad saves resources with every use and relieves pain and tension.

kooky is revolutionizing the circular economy with an open, environmentally friendly platform that champions reusability. Companies and cities can drastically reduce waste from single-use items with smart reusable cups, return boxes and access to a neutral data platform. In doing so, kooky also creates new opportunities for manufacturers, retailers and developers to design circular economy solutions.

Cerrion develops video AI for industrial automation. Its technology leverages standard CCTV cameras to learn and monitor production processes, automatically detecting and acting on deviations in real-time. This enables manufacturers to maintain efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.

Cleveron SA is an innovative Swiss start-up that has developed an intelligent system for radiator heating. Its Swiss-made technology enables the optimal management of room temperature in public buildings, schools, hotels and offices – with individual control for each room. Artificial intelligence ensures that heating is only turned on where necessary, ensuring both cost and energy savings. 

The Climatex brand stands for climatizing and recyclable textiles. They equalize temperatures, regulate moisture, and are extremely durable. Climatex textiles promote the health and well-being of the wearer. The textiles can be separated by type and are recyclable. Climatex is Cradle to Cradle certified.

coatmaster develops and sells contactless measurement system technology that measures and tests industrial coatings quickly and non-destructively. coatmaster technology is patented around the world and allows measurement of the thickness of coatings early on in the production process. This results in a reduction in material consumption, more consistent quality thanks to seamless documentation and increased productivity due to less waste.

The Cortexia solution helps cities to improve the quality of life for their residents and become more environmentally friendly. Our artificial intelligence technology enables cities to measure the level of cleanliness in real time. This data ensures the optimum use of resources to provide unequaled standards of cleanliness and sustainability.

Cyltronic AG develops and distributes electric actuators used in machines that produce everyday goods like food, electronics and packaging. Using Cyltronic electric cylinders and linear axes instead of inefficient pneumatic cylinders reduces energy consumption.

Designwerk Products designs and manufactures a range of products, including electric trucks, mobile fast charging devices and modular battery systems for electric vehicles. The eTrucks include some of the first fully electric refuse collection trucks on Swiss roads. With modular traction batteries, the company also helps small and medium-sized vehicle manufacturers to successfully start with or switch to electromobility.

dhp technology develops, produces and sells the world’s only patented folding solar roof. In contrast to roof-mounted and freestanding solar panels, the folding solar roof enables double use of industrial surfaces to produce solar power, thanks to its unique lightweight construction and folding mechanism. These surfaces cannot be developed using conventional fixed solar panels, thus creating a large market potential for the folding solar roof.

digitalSTROM is a leading and multiple award-winning smart home system for every property. All devices at home can be networked with one another or with the web via the power supply or the IP network, regardless of manufacturer. Alongside comfort and security, the focus is on energy efficiency.

digitalSTROM is well suited for both new and existing buildings, for detached houses and apartment blocks, and for large housing developments. The company, which is based in Zurich-Schlieren, markets its smart home system in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and various other countries in Europe and further afield.

Distran specializes in acoustic imaging to detect methane leaks faster and more accurately, especially in oil and gas sites. Their ultrasound camera enables frequent, large-area inspections, helping reduce methane emissions and environmental impact by identifying leaks earlier and covering more ground efficiently.

Eaternity’s software application is based on a comprehensive database that includes information on greenhouse gas emissions, allergens and nutritional information on ingredients and foodstuffs. The volume of greenhouse gas emitted as a result of the production and creation of restaurant and food producers is calculated and declared accordingly.

eCarUp offers an integrated system (app and hardware) that allows easy rental of (semi)private electronic charging stations to third-party users. A low-cost retrofit set upgrades charging stations with intelligent metering technology. Charging points can be registered and managed in the free eCarUp app (iOS/Android). Owners can configure the conditions of use according to their individual needs (available times, price for parking fee/energy). Drivers of electric cars can locate available charging stations and activate them via the app.

We’re driven by a fascination with innovative technology and the pursuit of energy self-sufficiency. Ecocoach produces energy and load management systems and energy storage systems for buildings and vehicles, which make the use of renewable energy more efficient. We also contribute to the energy independence of people, their communities and companies. 

Ecorobotix was founded to radically change agriculture for the better by respecting the environment and reducing chemical use, soil impact, water use, and energy use. Ecorobotix provides a revolutionary plant-by-plant data solution and ultra-high precision crop treatment that reduces chemical use (herbicides, pesticides, liquid fertilizers), while increasing crop yields and massively reducing the CO2 footprint of traditional agriculture.

EGO Movement’s mission is the e-volution of mobility. From stylish e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-scooters through to smart connectivity using the company’s own software platform – as a Swiss technology company for premium e-mobility solutions, EGO Movement ensures more individual freedom, contributes towards greater sustainability and, above all, offers a great travel experience for everyone.

Shared mobility systems are an attractive way for cities to make transportation more space and resource-efficient. For users, these systems represent a flexible and cost-effective way to get from A to B without the expense of owning and running a car. ElectricFeel offers system operators a form of optimization software that uses intelligent, self-learning algorithms to predict demand and availability, thus dramatically increasing efficiency in logistics and system availability.

emost AG is a company specializing in the development and sale of mobile battery storage systems with the aim of shaping the future of decentralized energy supply and making diesel generators superfluous. emost AG was created as a result of a management buy-out from Axpo, which developed the underlying technology over several years.

Enerlytica (BEN Energy SA) combines insights from behavioral economics with the latest predictive analytics methods to provide utility companies with the necessary tools to become service providers. With software from Enerlytica, utility companies can achieve their regulatory energy goals and gain a better understanding of their end customers. Furthermore, the software motivates the end consumer to become actively engaged and to reduce their energy consumption.

ennos develops, produces and markets a highly efficient solar-powered water pump for use in agricultural irrigation systems and drinking water supply systems in the developing world. The focus is on the cost-optimized use of a sustainable, CO2-free technology to improve the income and living conditions of people at the bottom of the economic pyramid, and a more economical and productive use of the resources of energy and water.

Equippo is a technology-focused full-service marketplace for used construction equipment. Our innovative product enables construction companies around the world to buy and sell online without additional transportation, intermediaries or machinery. Thanks to a cascade effect, more environmentally friendly construction equipment is used and carbon emissions reduced.

eSMART is a comprehensive solution for intelligent management of residential buildings. The system is made up of innovative electronic modules that communicate with each other via the power grid and can be installed without tearing down walls. eSMART increases safety and comfort in residential buildings and help residents reduce their heating and energy costs through energy monitoring.

Eturnity is an innovative company that focuses on digitalization in the field of renewable energy. Our efficient and customer-friendly solutions enable energy providers, installers, building technicians and planners to achieve significant time savings in their sales and advisory processes. The platform covers the following process stages: lead generation, dimensioning, simulation (physical, economic), and fast and customer-focused on-site consulting including quote generation with a choice of designs and in the customer’s CI. In addition, the Eturnity platform can be seamlessly integrated into upstream (e.g. CRM) or downstream (e.g. ERP, accounting) systems. 

The Swiss startup EVUlution AG is committed to a more sustainable and efficient energy future with its certified product portfolio. The company provides comprehensive digital solutions for energy supply companies and infrastructure operators, ranging from smart metering to customer portal applications through to system management for businesses, municipalities and facility operators.

The ETH spin-off Exnaton is developing a billing platform for utility companies. The software enables energy suppliers to implement energy communities and participation models for renewable energy plants. This makes it easier for households to save energy and CO2, and encourages investments in renewable energy sources. 

Fagus Suisse specializes in beech processing and is known for its innovations in the timber construction industry. Thanks to its strength, beech (“Fagus” in Latin) is ideally suited for use in load-bearing structures. It is as strong as steel and concrete and therefore shows great promise as a building material of the future. Fagus Suisse produces elements for construction and semi-finished components, as well as laminated wood panels for furniture manufacture and interior fittings. A state-of-the-art production center currently being built in canton Jura will allow the company to produce and process beechwood more efficiently.

FAIRTIQ is an innovative, hardware-free check-in/check-out solution for public transport tickets. The system uses smartphone location data to reconstruct the journey traveled and determine the best price. FAIRTIQ’s simplicity promotes the shift toward public transport, helping to reduce CO2 emissions.

Farmy.ch is an online marketplace for transparent grocery shopping directly from the producer. Farmy offers hand-picked products from authentic producers. With the click of a mouse and thanks to an innovative logistics concept, users receive their purchases delivered straight to their homes fresher than from major supermarket chains and thus reduce food waste in the value chain.

FluidSolids develops and markets a biodegradable composite material that can be used as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics in a number of applications. FluidSolids® components are made of industrial waste from the processing of renewable raw materials, and thus does not compete with agricultural land use. The highly adaptable material can be processed using conventional industrial mass production processes.

Flux Mobility AG develops high-quality e-transporters that help to reduce carbon emissions. The vehicles are based on a flexible platform concept and provide a direct alternative to diesel vehicles. With a range of up to 350 km and a comparable payload and speed, they offer a sustainable solution for customers in various sectors, particularly urban operations such as police forces and emergency services.

Flyability is a Swiss company building solutions for the inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. By allowing drones to be used safely inside buildings, it enables industrial companies and inspection professionals to reduce downtime, inspection costs, and risks to workers. With hundreds of customers in over 50 countries in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Maritime, Infrastructures & Utilities, and Public Safety, Flyability has pioneered and continues to lead the innovation in the commercial indoor drone space.

Based near Lausanne in Switzerland, Flybotix is a fast-growing company focused on drone technologies for confined space inspections. The company introduced ASIO Pro solution, with market leading performance, empowering clients to perform streamlined & safe inspections. The company serves several industries worldwide including: Hydropower plants, Energy, Maritime and Chemical plants; Helping in protecting our environment and the humans from pollution and accidents.

Freesuns designs, manufactures and installs beautiful and powerful solar roof tiles for use in residential, commercial and heritage properties. Our tiles cover complex roof surfaces with solar cellls generating clean power while preserving the appearance of traditional roofs. Freesuns tiles are ideally suited for historic or architecturally significant buildings. 

Gamaya is improving efficiency and sustainability of farming businesses by offering compelling agronomy solutions, enabled by remote sensing and AI. Actionable insights empower growers to act on time and maximize yields, without excessive use of machinery, chemicals or fertilizers, reducing the environmental impact of crop production.

geoimpact develops and markets Swiss Energy Planning (SEP), a Switzerland-wide online platform for energy planning. SEP greatly reduces the data acquisition required for energy planning. The provision of current data nationwide from a variety of sources makes it possible to quickly and easily explore synergies and tap existing potential at the building and neighborhood level.

greenTEG has sold its U-value kits with increasing revenues since 2014. The product is used to measure heat transfer coefficients, or U-values, in buildings, thus allowing, for example, more efficient renovations.

GRZ Technologies SA is replacing fossil fuels with sustainable hydrogen solutions. The Swiss company specializes in solid-state technology, with which hydrogen can be stored and compressed safely, compactly, reliably and cost-effectively. This technology is helping hydrogen to achieve a breakthrough as an energy carrier in various areas, from process manufacturing to mobility to electricity supply.

Helio AG is a cloud infrastructure company. The platform dramatically lowers the costs and CO2 emissions associated with cloud computing and makes it possible to complete major rendering projects with only a few clicks. The environmental benefit results from migration to the cloud, the use of residual capacities and carbon-aware scheduling.

Hydromea is building a tightly integrated autonomous & resident robotics and communication platform for data collection, asset monitoring and analysis that will offer an affordable and on-time data access to the multitude of sensors and structures underwater in the offshore energy sector, driving CO2 reductions by replacing the solutions involving heavily polluting supply ships.

Since 2015, I&W Engineering AG has specialized in the development and manufacture of electric travel drives and intelligent robotics for agriculture, landscaping, mining and precision agriculture. Their innovative solutions help them to greatly cut down on CO2 emissions. 

Impaakt is a fintech company that uses collective intelligence and AI to measure the real impact companies have on the environment and society. Our community of 50,000 contributors documents (as of 2023) and assesses the positive and negative impacts these companies have. Through our unbiased approach, the platform is designed to help investors and citizens avoid greenwashing and ensure better decisions are made for a more sustainable future.

iNovitas offers a platform with digital roads and rails, which both provides and enables the use of intelligent applications and apps to solve infrastructure-related tasks. This service helps customers such as infrastructure operators to achieve greater efficiency and a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions.

InSphero is currently the gold standard for lab tests of novel drugs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Its robust 3D InSight™ technology is used worldwide to increase efficiency and conserve energy in drug research and safety testing in the lab. InSphero is continuing to develop this technology so that the effect of novel substances on patients can be better predicted and animal testing can be avoided.

With its cloud-based software platform, Interprefy offers simultaneous interpreting solutions for conferences and similar events. The user’s smartphone acts as a receiver and the interpreters work remotely; for example, from their own offices or home. The solution eliminates the need for interpreters to travel and the need for complex equipment, making it environmentally friendly and affordable. The platform also allows conference participants and/or speakers to participate remotely, which in turn eliminates the CO2 emissions caused by flying.

Critical infrastructure requires particular care when it comes to maintenance. Inventsys provides a user-friendly cloud platform and an intuitive mobile app for utility companies in the areas of water, electricity, gas and other public infrastructure. This platform allows clients to increase efficiency, improve data quality and security, and seamlessly document their maintenance work.

Yova is the leading digital platform for financial investments with a sustainable impact. With our highly professional portfolios optimized for both revenue and risk, Yova clients deliberately invest in companies that solve global social and environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Founded in 1993 under the name LK Luftqualität AG, ionair is a leader in the development, production and distribution of innovative and energy-saving germ reduction and odor neutralization systems. Its indoor air ionization products and services ensure odorless, hygienic and comfortable indoor air.

IS SaveEnergy’s technology improves the environmental balance of wood-fired heating plants. A patented process for recovery of heat from exhaust gas significantly increases the energy yield with the same use of resources. It also reduces the use of fossil fuels at peak load times, which together with the highly efficient electrical precipitator for exhaust gas purification, considerably lowers the CO2 emissions of these combined heat and power plants.

Jet Clean Systems provides products and services in the areas of surface processing, industrial cleaning and technical materials cutting based on Fluidjet technology. SURFAST® technology reduces environmental impact, cuts costs, saves time and achieves a higher level of quality. The combination of top quality abrasives with the appropriate fluid enables high quality processing of components.

Joulia develops, produces and markets an innovative heat recovery module for showers, called Joulia-inline. The product is offered as a slim channel that is integrated in the shower floor and which recovers energy from the draining shower water in order to heat the inflowing cold water.

Juice Technology AG is the world’s leading producer of mobile 22 kW charging stations. The comprehensive portfolio of this Swiss company, which is based in Cham, also includes intelligent charging and load management systems, charging towers, wall boxes and DC charging stations. Juice Technology was founded in 2014 and took less than a year to establish itself as the global market leader in this segment with the JUICE BOOSTER 1. As an established player in the industry and a key producer of charging infrastructure, the company has already launched numerous innovations such as temperature sensors integrated into the connector, credit card payment systems, and the infinitely scalable load management system smartJUICE. The company currently employs 74 people worldwide in the areas of development, production, marketing, sales and logistics.

KASAG Swiss AG operates in the areas of process engineering, design, engineering and the production of plants and equipment for industrial enterprises. The renewable energies business area implements concepts and projects for special heat exchangers to recover energy. The hydrothermal high-pressure gasification HTV procedure that recovers energy and nutrients from aqueous biomass, waste material and their disposal represents a new product area at KASAG Swiss AG.

KeeValue uses artificial intelligence and real-world data to develop cloud-based tools that provide a prompt and accurate calculation of construction costs and life cycle assessments of planned construction projects, thus enabling relevant CO2 savings.

With the KEMARO 900, KEMARO AG has brought the world’s first dry cleaning robot for industrial use to market. The fully autonomous robot cleans floors thoroughly – without the use of chemicals or water. The integrated dust vacuum system significantly reduces dust, helping to protect employees. The KEMARO 900’s compact, patented design also saves energy while cleaning.

KITRO is harnessing the power of technology to automate the process of food waste data collection and analysis. Reducing food waste by up to 60%, saving costs and optimizing processes. KITRO provides commercial kitchens with an intuitive solution to drive change and amplify the sustainable impact. The mission is to bring back the value of food, so it is appreciated and not wasted.

More than 40% of energy costs in commercial buildings are generated by lighting. LEDCity continuously develops new, innovative lighting technology in order to significantly reduce energy consumption in the lighting sector. LEDCity has developed autonomous LED tubes for this purpose, designed as a direct replacement for fluorescent tubes. These autonomous LED tubes decide themselves how much light is needed at different times. This reduces energy consumption by 90% on average.

Libattion AG produces more sustainable lithium batteries to improve the circular economy of used lithium batteries from vehicles. The new battery enables around 160 kg of CO2 to be avoided. The modular e-Bricks can be used, for example, to operate light electric vehicles or for energy storage systems. The Cloud Battery Platform offers customers precise data on this.

ETH spin-off Lightly develops a software for filtering AI data. This solution enables companies to focus on the “relevant” data and spend far less energy on data storage and training the AI models. As a result, CO2 emissions can be massively reduced.   

Lynus AG is a Swiss technology company specializing in open-API software development for renewable energy systems. With the help of machine-learning algorithms, the energy systems are continuously optimized and adapted to user behavior. This results in lower carbon emissions, as well as lower energy generation costs.

MaxWell Biosystems AG, an ETH Zurich spin-off, has been developing and marketing imaging systems for basic research into active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry and for neuroscience since 2016. These systems allow researchers to reduce energy-intensive animal testing, and in some cases to replace it with humane disease modeling based on induced pluripotent stem cells.

At MeduSoil SA, we are at the forefront of driving sustainable construction through innovative and eco-friendly binder products based on biomineralization. Our mission is clear: to assist construction development projects in getting closer to net-zero carbon emissions while maintaining uncompromised structural integrity. With our unique approach, we have achieved remarkable results, significantly reducing CO2eq emissions compared to the use of cement-based or petroleum-derived binders, promoting waste reduction, and supporting the principles of sustainable construction.

Meteomatics specializes in the very specific IT requirements of the weather, energy and trading sectors. Meteodrone, the in-house, patented weather drone, is a crucial tool in enabling accurate 24-hour forecasts. The Meteodrone collects data from ground level up to about 3 km above ground. This means that for the first time it is possible to directly record precise information on the temperature, humidity and wind in the lower atmosphere.

Sport Components AG develops, produces and sells solutions and products to simplify the installation and use of tubeless bike wheels. The quick, easy-to-use milKit technology is positioned in a growth market, offering ever more people an environmentally friendly alternative to resource-intensive rubber inner tubes.

MIRO Analytical is a young, high-tech Swiss company that manufactures innovative gas analyzers to measure greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Public authorities, companies and research institutes can use our measuring devices to collect vital data that will help them combat air pollution and climate change.

Misurio SA develops software solutions for the optimization of operational planning in energy supply companies (ESCs). The core element is the optimization algorithm developed in-house for optimal operational planning, purchase of compensation energy and the construction of regulators for power plants, energy storage and flexible loads.

mobileup is an online platform for refurbished electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearables. Our mission is to make refurbished devices the new normal. Sustainability isn’t more expensive with us – it’s cheaper. A win-win for our customers and the planet.

modual AG offers sustainable energy storage system solutions based on second-life batteries, which reduce waste and conserve resources. By reusing old batteries, modual is promoting the circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. High-quality systems with an eight-year warranty and continuous monitoring ensure maximum efficiency and safety.

MPower Ventures is a Zurich-based impact start-up addressing the pressing challenges of financial inclusion and energy access in emerging markets. The company follows a scalable B2B approach and partners with local entrepreneurs to finance and distribute clean energy products to households and SMEs in emerging markets.

MPower combines finance and technology and uses its software and data platform to gain access to end-customer data, in turn improving after-sales, developing credit rating schemes, enabling financing activities and leveraging cross-selling opportunities. Their solution not only improves energy access and replace fossil fuel-based products, but also improve communities’ socioeconomical status.

namuk is Switzerland’s first outdoor clothing brand exclusively for kids. Using high-quality, durable and sustainable materials, the Swiss company creates technical and functional children’s clothes that are made to last. More than 70 percent of the collection contains recycled materials. With a focus on durability, style and innovation, namuk has been developing clothing that is proven to last longer than conventional products since 2016. 

Nanolive has developed a proprietary technology that enables for the first time examination of a living cell in 3D without damage to it. This is a major milestone in the history of microscopy. Nanolive’s product is also more energy-efficient and requires fewer resources than conventional microscopes.

Nencki is a Swiss family-owned business with a long history and is primarily active in the areas of railway technology and plant construction. The company specializes in the production of machinery, plants, hydraulic systems and the relevant controls.

Neo delivers systems that make sustainable and effective personalized spine care available to patients around the world. Supporting surgeons with innovative and disruptive technologies, we elevate clinical outcomes at lower costs, all while reducing surgeries’ ecological impact.

neustark offers a solution for permanently and safely removing CO2 from the air: using patented technology, the CO2 is stored in recycled concrete blocks. neustark’s solution is the world’s first carbon removal technique to use a Gold Standard-accredited methodology. The company aims to remove one million metric tons of CO2 from the air annually by 2030.

Nexxiot allows clients to reduce costs and increase revenues by improving supply chain transparency for customers and partners along the entire intermodal chain – after all, global trade is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Nexxiot’s ultra-low power approach combined with energy harvesting has eliminated the barrier between device performance and sustainability. Nexxiot’s service model includes smart sensors, connectivity, user interfaces and cloud solutions with integrated business intelligence. This approach eliminates the need for up-front investment and costly integration for a maximum ROI.

Novaccess offers an intelligent outdoor lighting solution that reduces electricity consumption by 40% to 80%. Novaccess also provides other Smart City applications and participates in international Smart City alliances developing scalable interoperable solutions compatible with the needs of future green cities.

The technology company OceanSafe develops synthetic alternatives to conventional textile materials such as polyester. These materials are biodegradable, recyclable, do not emit persistent microplastics and do not contain toxic substances. The emission of CO2 and the consumption of water will be massively reduced compared to conventional production.

onCyt Microbiology AG is an Eawag spin-off that specializes in the fully automated monitoring of microbial water quality for a wide range of industrial processes. Its measuring devices enable customers to monitor the microbiology of their drinking, cooling and process water infrastructure in real time. This leads to cost savings and a reduction in the use of both natural resources and environmentally harmful substances such as biocides.

OrbiWise develops and markets a complete LPWAN wireless communication system for efficient IoT communication. The network management software allows a number of energy-efficient and resource-saving applications, including in the areas of smart city and smart agriculture. The software enables connection of sensors and actuators across large distances with the help of an LPWA network based on the LoRa™ standard.

Osterwalder is a Swiss company with more than 100 years of tradition in the construction of powder presses. With its comprehensive range of products, Osterwalder offers system solutions for pressing iron, ceramic and hard metal powders, along with other materials, in order to create precision parts and highly complex structural components.

Oxygen at Work combines natural plants with modern technology to improve the air quality in offices. This not only leads to healthier and more productive employees, but can also provide a significant reduction in energy consumption in office buildings. The combination of sensors, big data and the effects of the plants enable significant volumes of energy and CO2 emissions to be saved by optimizing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. 

Pallon develops smart software to automatically report defects in sewer inspection videos and consult cities when to fix them. With more accurate and objective data, Pallon helps to prevent wastewater leaks, reduce CO2 emissions, and avoid urban flooding.

Fotokite designs and manufactures purpose-built aerial situational awareness products that provide valuable overview information to Firefighters and First Responders to help them manage complex, safety-critical situations. Fotokite’s offices in Zurich CH, Syracuse NY, and Boulder CO support Public Safety customers worldwide. Fotokite’s core technology was born at the Flying Machine Arena and spun off from ETH Zurich in 2014. 

Pexapark's Operating System helps secure the long-term ROI of renewable energy investments. The platform includes a variety of different applications which facilitate transactions and help renewable energy investors build the new skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a post-subsidy market. 

Picterra’s cloud-native and no-code geoAI platform can uncover and verify ground truth from Earth imagery to help make a positive and meaningful impact on our planet. Picterra helps clients worldwide solve some of the most challenging geospatial problems to future-proof and scale their businesses and support a transition to a decarbonized economy.

Planted produces meat from alternative proteins with a perfect texture and bite. The Zurich foodtech ETH spin-off was founded in 2019. In addition to other international awards, it earned first place at the TOP 100 Swiss Start-up Awards 2021. Inspired by nature, the company’s pioneering work takes an innovative biostructuring approach that combines protein structuring and biotechnology, thereby making a sustainable contribution to the environment. 

We have been producing air-to-air heat exchangers for energy-efficient building ventilation for over three decades. The heat recovery transfers 70% to 85% of waste heat into the incoming air. Thanks to our innovative “Vapobloc”, we now use water vapor-permeable membranes, so that depending on the season, a majority of the humidity can also be recovered from inside or outside. This ensures that the indoor air stays comfortable without transferring harmful substances or germs.

Our mission is to facilitate circular logistics through our smart modular and digitally enabled industrial packaging solution. Today 30% of global industrial wood consumption is used for production of industrial packaging, 40% of which custom made, only used once then disposed. Our solution increases efficiency while reducing wood waste up to 95% and CO2 emissions of around 80%. 

Power-Blox’s main product is a modular, flexible solar battery cube that is easy to install and scale. For example, an entire village in Africa with dozens of homes can be electrified in just three days. The ease of scalability makes it possible to expand the system and invest more as the customer’s energy demands increase, which significantly increases the cost-effectiveness of the system. Combining the technology with pay-as-you-go smart meters or blockchain opens up completely new business models in developing countries and western markets.

On Recommerce’s platform, www.verkaufen.ch, users can sell their used mobile phones, tablets and MacBooks easily without registration. Recommerce repairs, restores and classifies the electronics so that they can be resold as used devices. This conserves a great deal of resources.

rqmicro is developing and marketing a new solution for microbiological water analysis. The provision of clean drinking water and process water is energy-intensive. Better analytics enable water system operators to cut down on energy, biocides and costs while also detecting bacteria such as Legionella and E. coli quickly and accurately.

Scantrust QR codes and platform help drive awareness on the origin and footprint of the products consumers buy and use on a daily basis, while introducing no additional electronic waste into the environment as opposed to sensors/electronic based digital tags (e.g. RFID, NFC) and can typically be recycled along with the entirety of product packaging or labels.

Secure Switzerland SA (ex Adaptricity), an ETH Zurich spin-off, has developed a cloud-based grid analysis platform for distribution grid operators. They can use it to better understand their power grid infrastructure using data-driven grid analysis, enabling cost savings in grid operation, maintenance and planning. With Adaptricity.Mon, our new grid monitoring tool, grid operators can visualize, simulate and analyze their power grids almost in real time. This can increase efficiency in grid operation, and ensure better renewable energy  integration and lower grid losses. 

Selfrag AG relentlessly works on transforming waste to value by (i) improving recycling and recovery rates, (ii) by reducing the CO2 impact on our planet and (iii) by reducing the volumes to be landfilled by at least 50%. They rely on their unique and patented technology as well as on the support of a wide range of scientists, engineers, and business partners in order to help closing the gap to a functioning circular economy.

Sensoryx, a high-tech pioneer in digitizing motion, has developed and is currently the only company offering a fully integrated, wearable, mobile 3D tracking solution to accurately capture full body movements including hands and fingers of multiple users and objects. Such tracking is essential in the field of VR/AR corporate training but also for rehabilitation, diagnosis, animation, e-commerce and sports. The technology allows the setup of decentralized, low-cost, ad-hoc training areas without stationary cameras, where users can collaboratively train in small groups, interacting with each other and real objects – as naturally as in real life.

ShoeSize.Me is a machine-learning technology that helps online shoppers to purchase shoes in the correct size. Shoe companies and shoe brands install this SaaS solution in their online shops. It drastically reduces the number of unnecessary returns, since orders of the wrong size is the number one reason for returns on the rapidly growing online market.

SkyCell, which is based in Switzerland, is an award-winning provider of temperature-controlled containers that have a highly secure and efficient design characterized by its patented insulation and special rechargeable cooling technology. Each container is also equipped with IoT (Internet of Things) sensors connected to SkyCell’s cloud-based, blockchain-encrypted software. These sensors monitor temperature, humidity and other factors to ensure the best possible protection. While the average temperature deviation in other containers is around 8.5%, SkyCell reports than its containers only deviate by an average of 0.1%.

SmartHelio Sarl is a fast-growing clean-tech data company based in Lausanne. They have developed an intelligent predictive climate software to keep solar plants healthy for longer time and generate 10% more clean energy.  Known as the Doctors of the Solar Plants, they got recognised in 2022 as “Best for the world” by B-Corporation institute for its high contribution to the environment and impact on CO2 reduction. 

Soobr AG is a Swiss technology company driving digital transformation in the cleaning sector. Soobr provides sustainable facility management based on data and artificial intelligence. This leads to more environmentally friendly cleaning, reduced costs, increased transparency and higher quality.

Sulzer & Schmid is a technology innovator in the renewable energy inspection sector, focussing on wind turbines. We developed the fully autonomous drone-based inspection platform 3DX. This fully digital system supports the entire workflow from inspection planning, aerial missions, data analysis to report generation. AI-supported tools assist identifying and categorizing damages and exploring the data gathered.

The technology company SWISCA combines precision and efficiency with sustainability and safety. It sets new standards in the Swiss milling industry with its patented, energy-saving process equipment, automation solutions and weighing systems, with the goal of becoming climate-positive by 2028. Quality with environmental benefits for the next generation – made in Switzerland.

SWISS PV manufactures customized solar modules for building shells. SWISS PV is the only company in the world that offers crystalline double-glazed solar modules in all colors, shapes and performance classes. The solar cells may be visible or can be manufactured in any color in order to blend in with their surroundings. SWISS PV guides its customers through every step of the process of a building-integrated photovoltaic system: from planning and manufacture to commissioning.

Currently, all the prawns consumed in Switzerland are deep-frozen and imported from other countries. SwissShrimp’s goal is to actively counter this trend, and it has attracted a great deal of interest. SwissShrimp operates a commercial indoor aquaculture system in Rheinfelden for salt-water prawns. The location near Schweizer Salinen AG provides SwissShrimp with easy access to waste heat and salt. The prawns are farmed without antibiotics and are sold fresh.

SwissDrones specializes in the development, production and operation of unmanned helicopters for inspections, search and rescue, and public safety. With payloads of up to 40 kg, professional sensors and rescue gear can be carried across large distances for several hours. This means they can replace manned helicopters, using over 90% less fuel.

Swissframe AG specializes in the prefabrication of building technology modules for net zero multi-family residential buildings. Its expertise covers the entire lifecycle of a building and offers unique technological innovation. This significantly reduces energy consumption and decarbonizes one of the largest asset classes in the world. 

In collaboration with the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Tide Ocean SA has developed a procedure to upcycle ocean-bound plastic and return it to the production cycle. #tide supports fishing communities in Southeast Asia with collecting the plastic, gives the waste value and uses it to create high-quality granules, yarn and filament. The company was quickly able to attract prominent customers and brands like Tom Ford and the Fossil Group, who make use of the award-winning #tide ocean material®.

The innovative Timber Structures 3.0 technology (TS3) glues timber components made of solid wood, laminated timber or plywood on the face side. This enables construction of point-supported multi-axial bearing panels or folded panels in any shape or size. This opens up a whole new world of structural and design-related options previously not possible in timber construction.

TVP Solar is an innovator in solar thermal tech, specializing in advanced solar panels and turnkey solar plants for industrial heat, which accounts for a significant share of global energy use. The patented insulation technology enables industries worldwide to decarbonize and reduce emissions and energy costs.

Urban Connect offers corporate clients a mobility platform that includes a mobility mix of various low-emission vehicles. First, the utilization of the company’s current fleet is analyzed, and then a tailored recommendation is made for a mix of electric cars, e-bikes and e-scooters. This helps our clients to reduce their costs, number of parking spaces, and their mobility-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Sympheny, a spin-off of Empa, offers a Web app to support holistically optimized energy planning & management of sites from a building to an entire city. Existing and new technologies can be analysed in an integrated way, unleashing the full potential of sector coupling. This means more confidence and transparency in achieving sustainability objectives, and less time & money wasted along the way to net-zero CO2.

Verity’s inventory tracking system powered by self-flying drone technology automates inventory checks in large warehouses and distribution centers. By enabling zero-error warehouses, the system helps reduce CO2 emissions—especially for products that require substantial CO2e to produce, expire, or are made redundant due to inventory tracking errors.  

Energy security and volatile prices are primary threats to a clean energy transition. Wegaw offers the underlying climate tech solution to a sustainable energy future through satellite data, AI and unique machine learning models. Coupled with tech transformation experience, we optimise renewable energy production and trading capabilities.

In addition to honey bees, more than 600 species of wild bees work hard every day across Switzerland to pollinate agricultural crops, ensuring equilibrium in a variety of ecosystems. Thus, Wildbiene + Partner is implementing a comprehensive strategy for a future that includes wild bees: with well-founded educational work, active and targeted propagation of wild bees, and with the creation of habitats for wild bees, it is playing a significant role in ensuring that pollinators in Switzerland and Europe do not disappear.

Wingtra is an ETH spin-off that develops new types of drones for commercial use, particularly in the area of agriculture. The data collected by the drones can be used to analyze the characteristics of large areas, such as crop fields. This enables agricultural businesses to use chemicals in a more targeted way and thus increase their yields.

Zaphiro contributes to the Energy Transition by supporting grid operators in integrating more renewable generators and electric vehicles in their electrical grid, while maintaining a high quality of the power supply for end consumers. SynchroGuard is a breakthrough smart grid solution, which optimally controls the power infeed from generators and batteries, and also accurately locates short-circuits to reduce the number and duration of black-outs.