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Verretex specializes in recycling low-quality glass fiber waste, utilizing proprietary technology to restore its original quality. The company produces high-performance, regenerated glass fiber textiles, serving diverse industries like construction, automotive, and electronics. By transforming waste into reusable materials, Verretex promotes sustainability, reduces carbon emissions, and offers clients eco-friendly, high-quality solutions.

CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.

Grensol Group mission is to maximize the recycling of end-of-life wastge.

CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.

WasteFlow is a technology company that specializes in optimizing recycling processes. It has developed an affordable, user-friendly learning-based vision system to analyze waste flow, identifying waste types and providing valuable insights to enhance recycling efficiency. Unlike existing solutions, WasteFlow aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of recycling processes and their key performance indicators (KPIs) by addressing data gaps throughout the recycling cycle. By empowering all actors in the recycling process with these tools, WasteFlow seeks to increase sorted material purity, maximize existing system performance, and improve recycling energy efficiency.

Kidemis is a company dedicated to developing innovative aquafeed solutions aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. It focuses on producing mycoprotein, a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and fish oil, sourced from renewable resources. By utilizing mycelium-based fermentation, Kidemis converts industrial food waste into low-processed protein ingredients, addressing both food waste and the global undersupply of nutrition. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of aquaculture but also provides clients with eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives to traditional protein sources, suitable for use in various meat replacement and vegan nutrition products.

Planeto is an energy transition company specializing in energy planning software solutions. It focuses on developing energy efficiency software aimed at decarbonizing the heating energy supply in buildings. The company's offerings include district heating and cooling networks that facilitate the connection of buildings to renewable energy sources, thereby enabling clients to achieve a sustainable and clean environment.

Cotierra operates a decentralized biochar production platform, Terra Preta, which aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere and enhance soil health. The company transforms farmers' agricultural residues into a natural soil enhancer, biochar, using a mobile, cost-effective reactor. This process is digitally tracked and verified, enabling companies to offset their emissions and improve climate resilience in agricultural supply chains while benefiting farmers' livelihoods.

Gaia Tech innovatively converts agricultural sidestreams into bio-compounds and high-value ingredients, primarily focusing on olive waste products. Its scalable technology enables cost-effective production of antioxidants, biochar, activated carbon, biogas, and other valuable resources for cosmetics, food, and feed industries. This approach helps reduce environmental footprint while creating new value streams for the primary sector.

Neology’s ammonia-powered genset represents the next generation of clean power solutions. This advanced system delivers reliable energy with zero emissions, operating completely carbon-free. Designed to be mobile and versatile, it is perfect for off-grid and remote applications. Additionally, its silent operation ensures minimal noise pollution, making it an ideal choice for sustainable and efficient energy generation in any environment.

Correntics is a company focused on enhancing the resilience of global supply chains through a climate risk assessment platform. By employing a data-driven approach, it provides clients with comprehensive insights into their supply chains, covering aspects from raw material availability to final delivery. The platform utilizes real-time hazard and probabilistic risk modeling to generate forward-looking scenarios, enabling businesses to identify and mitigate potential disruptions. Correntics aims to improve operational efficiency and financial stability for its clients while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and emerging risks, ultimately supporting the sustainability of their business activities.

Optiml empowers real estate asset managers to make sustainable decisions using its AI-powered platform. It helps understand assets' status quo, optimize investment strategies, plan renovation actions, and ensure long-term regulatory compliance.

Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.

WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.

Correntics is a company focused on enhancing the resilience of global supply chains through a climate risk assessment platform. By employing a data-driven approach, it provides clients with comprehensive insights into their supply chains, covering aspects from raw material availability to final delivery. The platform utilizes real-time hazard and probabilistic risk modeling to generate forward-looking scenarios, enabling businesses to identify and mitigate potential disruptions. Correntics aims to improve operational efficiency and financial stability for its clients while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and emerging risks, ultimately supporting the sustainability of their business activities.

Biosimo is a startup focused on developing processes to produce bio-based platform chemicals. Its innovative approach involves using ethanol derived from biomass and waste to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based chemicals, catering primarily to the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material industries.

Synature is a Swiss startup that aims to quantify biodiversity by measuring ecosystem sounds through bioacoustics. Based at EPFL Innovation Park, it develops AI-enabled microphones and autonomous recorders that capture animal vocalizations with GPS time and location data, manage and annotate audio data, and automatically analyze it to derive bioacoustic indices. A dashboard presents findings in an accessible format, helping researchers and land managers monitor wildlife and ecosystem health. By combining automated field data collection with advanced signal processing and AI, Synature supports objective assessments of biodiversity and the ecological heartbeat of environments.

Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.

Biosimo is a startup focused on developing processes to produce bio-based platform chemicals. Its innovative approach involves using ethanol derived from biomass and waste to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based chemicals, catering primarily to the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material industries.

Capt'n Greenfin is a manufacturer focused on creating sustainable fishing baits that aim to transform the sportfishing industry. The company specializes in plastic-free protein baits and lead-free fishing products, including tungsten and steel fishing jigs that mimic baitfish, appealing to predatory fish. Capt'n Greenfin sells its products directly to consumers and businesses across Europe, promoting environmentally conscious fishing practices. By developing innovative materials and eliminating harmful substances from its products, the company is committed to shaping a more sustainable future for predator fishing.

Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.

WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.

Correntics is a company focused on enhancing the resilience of global supply chains through a climate risk assessment platform. By employing a data-driven approach, it provides clients with comprehensive insights into their supply chains, covering aspects from raw material availability to final delivery. The platform utilizes real-time hazard and probabilistic risk modeling to generate forward-looking scenarios, enabling businesses to identify and mitigate potential disruptions. Correntics aims to improve operational efficiency and financial stability for its clients while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and emerging risks, ultimately supporting the sustainability of their business activities.

Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.

Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.

Enerdrape is a company that specializes in transforming existing underground environments into renewable energy sources for heating and cooling buildings. By developing prefabricated geothermal panels, Enerdrape captures geothermal and waste heat found in spaces such as underground parking, tunnels, and stations. This innovative technology serves as a cost-effective retrofit solution, allowing building owners to harness the untapped energy potential beneath urban settings. By integrating this system with heat pump technology, Enerdrape enables a transition towards more sustainable energy practices, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions in urban environments.

Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.

iWin, based in Manno, Switzerland, specializes in the development of an innovative photovoltaic venetian-blind shading device that is seamlessly integrated into insulating windows without affecting their design or functionality. Established in 2019, the company aims to enhance building sustainability, as the construction sector is responsible for approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions. The patented system not only generates renewable energy on-site but also effectively controls light and solar radiation, protecting buildings from overheating in summer. iWin’s product is customizable in size and color, durable, and requires minimal maintenance, boasting a payback period of less than ten years. The company has created its first working prototype and has formed partnerships with SUPSI and Pellini Group, a leader in integral venetian blinds. With a significant market opportunity, particularly in Switzerland where around 900,000 square meters of glass façades are installed annually, iWin is poised for growth in the sustainable building sector.

Enerdrape is a company that specializes in transforming existing underground environments into renewable energy sources for heating and cooling buildings. By developing prefabricated geothermal panels, Enerdrape captures geothermal and waste heat found in spaces such as underground parking, tunnels, and stations. This innovative technology serves as a cost-effective retrofit solution, allowing building owners to harness the untapped energy potential beneath urban settings. By integrating this system with heat pump technology, Enerdrape enables a transition towards more sustainable energy practices, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions in urban environments.

Infrascreen is a company focused on advancing greenhouse technology through the application of nanotechnologies. It specializes in designing innovative light filters that enhance climate management in greenhouses, leading to improved energy efficiency and reduced heat stress on crops. By developing products in collaboration with the PV-center of the CSEM in Neuchâtel, Infrascreen aims to broaden the scope of sustainable agriculture. The company’s technology has been shown to decrease carbon dioxide emissions associated with food production, lower operational costs, and enhance the insulating properties of greenhouse structures. Currently, Infrascreen has successfully demonstrated the proof of concept for its products under laboratory conditions.

Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.

Concept | Iris creates reusable, functional, and well-designed products to make daily life more enjoyable and sustainable.

Cocoboards is a novel, complete natural product, designed in Switzerland and manufactured in the Philippines. Cocoboards transforms agricultural byproducts into sustainable and affordable bio-based materials. ​ Cocoboards replaces wood-based panels in the furniture and construction industry. ​Cocoboards makes sustainability available and affordable to everyone. Cocoboards integrates the local rural communities in the value chain.

Swistor develops high-energy, ultra-fast charging battery replacements and density-energy battery solutions that enable devices to recharge quickly and achieve longer lifetimes. The technology relies on carbon nanotube supercapacitors to replace conventional batteries, delivering faster charging and greater durability while using environmentally friendly and safe materials. Swistor targets major mobile phone providers and the growing self-powered IoT market, helping manufacturers offer products with extended battery life and rapid recharging without compromising safety or sustainability.

Founded in 2019, Cowa Thermal Solutions specializes in developing thermal energy storage solutions using phase change materials. Its key product, COWA-Caps, enhances the capacity of water-based thermal storage systems for both residential and industrial applications.

iWin, based in Manno, Switzerland, specializes in the development of an innovative photovoltaic venetian-blind shading device that is seamlessly integrated into insulating windows without affecting their design or functionality. Established in 2019, the company aims to enhance building sustainability, as the construction sector is responsible for approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions. The patented system not only generates renewable energy on-site but also effectively controls light and solar radiation, protecting buildings from overheating in summer. iWin’s product is customizable in size and color, durable, and requires minimal maintenance, boasting a payback period of less than ten years. The company has created its first working prototype and has formed partnerships with SUPSI and Pellini Group, a leader in integral venetian blinds. With a significant market opportunity, particularly in Switzerland where around 900,000 square meters of glass façades are installed annually, iWin is poised for growth in the sustainable building sector.

Agrinorm develops an AI-powered cloud-based system that predicts the quality properties and shelf-life of perishable fruits at the farm gate. Its platform enables direct collaboration between buyers and growers, reducing waste and adapting to climate change.

Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.

SUIND AG is a Swiss company that develops AI‑driven drone technology for agriculture, providing safety‑critical features for drone operations and plant protection analytics. It offers autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, redundancy, emergency parachute deployment, and uses computer vision, multispectral imaging, satellite and smartphone data to detect pests and diseases, enabling precise agro‑chemical application, reducing usage, water, and labor. The company delivers a user‑friendly dashboard that gives farmers actionable insights and treatment plans, improving yield and sustainability.

Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.

Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.

YASAI GmbH is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in creating circular vertical farms within urban environments. Established in 2020, YASAI rents out grow space to customers while cultivating a variety of herbs, including Thai basil, mint, coriander, and rosemary, using traditional farming methods. The company emphasizes sustainability by utilizing 90% of wastewater and capturing CO2 emissions from city traffic to promote plant growth, all without the use of harmful pesticides. This approach not only supports local food production but also aims to reduce the environmental footprint of agricultural activities. By providing fresh, locally grown products, YASAI contributes to the development of circular and local food systems, catering to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers.

Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.

Plastogaz is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in the production of natural gas from waste resources, particularly synthetic waste streams like plastics. Founded in 2019, it utilizes a patented catalyst technology to convert mixed plastics into grid-compatible methane and naphtha, which can serve as fuel or be used for creating new synthetic materials. By transforming plastic waste into usable products, Plastogaz aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable environment. The company's innovative approach not only addresses the challenges of plastic disposal but also helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional waste management practices.

Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.

Founded in 2019, Cowa Thermal Solutions specializes in developing thermal energy storage solutions using phase change materials. Its key product, COWA-Caps, enhances the capacity of water-based thermal storage systems for both residential and industrial applications.

Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.

Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.

Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.

By Maria GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Neuheim, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture and sale of high-quality, custom-made shoes and accessories for both men and women. The company is committed to sustainable production practices and fair pricing, offering a range of footwear styles including heels, boots, and flats, as well as leather goods. By Maria collaborates with global communities of shoemakers and designers to ensure diverse offerings that cater to varying aesthetic preferences. Their products are available for purchase online through the company’s website, emphasizing convenience and accessibility for customers.

Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.

CapAgain is a company focused on developing innovative recycling systems specifically for single-use coffee capsules. Its technology aims to address the environmental challenges posed by coffee capsule waste by providing a solution that can be integrated into standard capsule machines. This system automatically separates coffee grounds from the capsule packaging, allowing users to dispose of the grounds as organic waste while facilitating the recycling of the plastic or metallic components of the capsules. Through its efforts, CapAgain seeks to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices in the coffee industry.

Swiss Vault designs and builds economical data storage systems with a vision to disrupt the economics of data management and enable organizations to save and access every piece of data forever, with high privacy. Its technology emphasizes low power consumption, lightweight design, quiet operation, and a long service life, complemented by hardware-embedded security to protect information, enabling economical, resilient, and environmentally sustainable data management throughout the product's lifecycle.

Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.

Koa Switzerland GmbH is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with an additional office in Achimota, Ghana, that specializes in the production of cocoa fruit juice. Established in 2017, Koa offers its cocoa juice under the brand name Koa Pure. The company works closely with traditional small-scale farmers in Ghana's rainforests to extract juice from the cocoa fruit in a sustainable and hygienic manner. By combining organic farming practices with modern technology, Koa enhances the livelihoods of rural farmers while minimizing food waste and maximizing the utilization of cocoa fruit. This innovative approach not only introduces a unique flavor to global markets but also enriches the local economy by providing farmers with an additional source of income and creating job opportunities. Koa's commitment to respectful collaboration with farmers ensures that their traditional practices and the quality of cocoa beans are preserved.

Equsave, headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland, is a specialized livestock breeding management company. It produces Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG), a hormone used for controlled breeding in livestock. The company aims to provide sustainable and animal-free alternatives to traditional equine gonadotropins, enabling horse breeders to manage their livestock's reproduction more responsibly.

Founded in 2018, MeduSoil specializes in producing and commercializing a soil stabilization agent that induces mineral calcite formation underground. Its patented technology addresses construction challenges like soil erosion, landslide mitigation, and soil consolidation, transforming typical soil into a strong, rock-like foundation.

Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.

Founded in 2018, MeduSoil specializes in producing and commercializing a soil stabilization agent that induces mineral calcite formation underground. Its patented technology addresses construction challenges like soil erosion, landslide mitigation, and soil consolidation, transforming typical soil into a strong, rock-like foundation.

Founded in 2016, Swissloop is a transportation company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It develops next-generation pod vehicles for sustainable transportation and fosters innovation in Hyperloop technology.

SelfPuris is a social enterprise focused on enhancing social and environmental sustainability in emerging economies through innovative technology. The company has developed a modular water purification device that employs a unique biofilm-membrane filtration technology. This device operates without chemicals, allowing users to purify greywater and surface water into safe drinking water while requiring minimal energy input. By leveraging this technology, SelfPuris aims to create a significant economic impact while addressing critical water quality challenges in underserved regions.

Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

PrimalBee develops and commercializes beekeeping solutions focused on improving bee health and productivity. The company is pursuing a patented honeybee management system that analyzes interactions among honeybees, parasites, the hive, and the environment, aiming to redesign the beekeeper economy and improve colony survival. In addition, PrimalBee manufactures advanced beekeeping equipment, including insulated hives made from recyclable EPS, compatible with multiple frame sizes and pallets, with precise sealing and a modular entrance, ventilation, and heat distribution. These products help beekeepers of all scales minimize colony losses, increase honey purity, reduce hive interventions, and expand apiaries sustainably, supporting a profitable operation.

Founded in 2016, Swiss Wood Solutions specializes in developing and producing innovative wood-based materials. By modifying sustainable wood sources, the company creates products with superior acoustic properties, rivaling those of tropical woods. Its primary applications include musical instruments, high-precision tools, sports equipment, and other industries requiring high-quality wooden components.

Founded in 2017, SMT Energy specializes in manufacturing electrochemical energy storage systems. These systems enable homeowners, businesses, and utilities to manage their resources effectively by storing surplus clean electricity from solar installations for later use. The company's solutions support self-consumption, load shifting, frequency response services, and market participation.

PrimalBee develops and commercializes beekeeping solutions focused on improving bee health and productivity. The company is pursuing a patented honeybee management system that analyzes interactions among honeybees, parasites, the hive, and the environment, aiming to redesign the beekeeper economy and improve colony survival. In addition, PrimalBee manufactures advanced beekeeping equipment, including insulated hives made from recyclable EPS, compatible with multiple frame sizes and pallets, with precise sealing and a modular entrance, ventilation, and heat distribution. These products help beekeepers of all scales minimize colony losses, increase honey purity, reduce hive interventions, and expand apiaries sustainably, supporting a profitable operation.

the fair traveller is an online community platform based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The platform aims to connect travelers with environmentally and socially responsible businesses, enabling users to discover authentic locations such as restaurants, cafés, hotels, and shops that engage in sustainable practices. By allowing users to add reviews and comments, the fair traveller fosters a participative environment where individuals can share their experiences and support establishments committed to positive social and environmental actions. This initiative not only facilitates informed travel choices but also encourages users to contribute to sustainable development while exploring new regions.

ReWinner operates a B2B marketplace that facilitates the sale of used building utilities, machinery, furniture, and surplus materials. It assists companies in disposing of obsolete assets sustainably, helping them conserve resources, reduce waste, and generate additional income.

Founded in 2017, SMT Energy specializes in manufacturing electrochemical energy storage systems. These systems enable homeowners, businesses, and utilities to manage their resources effectively by storing surplus clean electricity from solar installations for later use. The company's solutions support self-consumption, load shifting, frequency response services, and market participation.

WormUp GmbH is a Swiss company based in Zurich, established in 2017, specializing in the development of innovative worm composting systems designed for urban households and communities. The company offers practical and stylish products, including the WormUp HOME, an organic waste recycling system that utilizes compost worms to effectively recycle organic waste. By providing convenient solutions for composting, WormUp aims to reduce the amount of biogenic waste that ends up in traditional garbage, promoting a cleaner environment. The company also sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience while offering a rewarding and engaging recycling experience at an affordable price.

PrimalBee develops and commercializes beekeeping solutions focused on improving bee health and productivity. The company is pursuing a patented honeybee management system that analyzes interactions among honeybees, parasites, the hive, and the environment, aiming to redesign the beekeeper economy and improve colony survival. In addition, PrimalBee manufactures advanced beekeeping equipment, including insulated hives made from recyclable EPS, compatible with multiple frame sizes and pallets, with precise sealing and a modular entrance, ventilation, and heat distribution. These products help beekeepers of all scales minimize colony losses, increase honey purity, reduce hive interventions, and expand apiaries sustainably, supporting a profitable operation.

Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.

WormUp GmbH is a Swiss company based in Zurich, established in 2017, specializing in the development of innovative worm composting systems designed for urban households and communities. The company offers practical and stylish products, including the WormUp HOME, an organic waste recycling system that utilizes compost worms to effectively recycle organic waste. By providing convenient solutions for composting, WormUp aims to reduce the amount of biogenic waste that ends up in traditional garbage, promoting a cleaner environment. The company also sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience while offering a rewarding and engaging recycling experience at an affordable price.

TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.

Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

TwentyGreen is a Swiss company that specializes in the production of probiotic feed supplements aimed at enhancing sustainable animal farming practices. Founded in 2015 and based in Root, Switzerland, the company has developed a unique triple active probiotic product that addresses challenges faced in intensive animal farming, such as improving digestion, enhancing feed conversion ratios, and reducing disease and pollution. The probiotic supplement is grounded in research from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, focusing on the enhancement of gut microbiota, which is crucial for food metabolism and immune defense. Targeting animal farmers, feed suppliers, and large retailers, TwentyGreen aims to capture a 10% share of the rapidly growing global animal feed probiotic market, which exceeds $4 billion annually. The commercialization of their product involves rigorous research and development in collaboration with esteemed academic partners to meet regulatory standards for animal feed.

Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

Founded in 2014, Zum guten Heinrich offers sustainable catering services in Switzerland. It specializes in creating menus from surplus and oddly shaped produce that would otherwise go to waste, demonstrating a commitment to reducing food waste while providing high-quality meals. The company uses converted cargo bicycles for emissions-free food transport.

Selfnation is a company that specializes in custom jeans tailoring, blending modern design with classic influences. It focuses on creating sustainable and fairly produced jeans that emphasize individuality and a perfect fit. Utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform where customers can take precise measurements and choose from various colors and styles to create tailor-made trousers. The brand's design ethos, rooted in Berlin's creative spirit and the lifestyle of its Zürich founders, promotes a unique connection between the wearer and the garment. As customers wear their Selfnation jeans, the pants adapt to their personality and lifestyle, becoming a true reflection of their identity.

Gamaya is a company focused on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of both large-scale and small-holder farming through advanced farmland mapping and diagnostics solutions. It employs patented hyperspectral imaging technology, embedded cameras, and analytical software to convert raw hyperspectral and satellite data into actionable insights for farmers. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their use of water, fertilizers, chemicals, and fuel, ultimately improving the quality and quantity of their agricultural production. By facilitating better decision-making, Gamaya's solutions contribute to increased crop yields while minimizing environmental impact, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and global food security.

Selfnation is a company that specializes in custom jeans tailoring, blending modern design with classic influences. It focuses on creating sustainable and fairly produced jeans that emphasize individuality and a perfect fit. Utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform where customers can take precise measurements and choose from various colors and styles to create tailor-made trousers. The brand's design ethos, rooted in Berlin's creative spirit and the lifestyle of its Zürich founders, promotes a unique connection between the wearer and the garment. As customers wear their Selfnation jeans, the pants adapt to their personality and lifestyle, becoming a true reflection of their identity.

Gamaya is a company focused on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of both large-scale and small-holder farming through advanced farmland mapping and diagnostics solutions. It employs patented hyperspectral imaging technology, embedded cameras, and analytical software to convert raw hyperspectral and satellite data into actionable insights for farmers. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their use of water, fertilizers, chemicals, and fuel, ultimately improving the quality and quantity of their agricultural production. By facilitating better decision-making, Gamaya's solutions contribute to increased crop yields while minimizing environmental impact, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and global food security.

Founded in Zurich in 2013, Sigmatools specializes in energy and resource efficiency for manufacturing industries. They provide analytics services to optimize tools and equipment, offering measurement services and analysis methods to enhance production sustainability.

Selfnation is a company that specializes in custom jeans tailoring, blending modern design with classic influences. It focuses on creating sustainable and fairly produced jeans that emphasize individuality and a perfect fit. Utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform where customers can take precise measurements and choose from various colors and styles to create tailor-made trousers. The brand's design ethos, rooted in Berlin's creative spirit and the lifestyle of its Zürich founders, promotes a unique connection between the wearer and the garment. As customers wear their Selfnation jeans, the pants adapt to their personality and lifestyle, becoming a true reflection of their identity.

CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.

Solar Greenings develops a safe process for planning, financing, installing, and operating solar power plants. It concentrates on homogeneous areas with a high solar potential. Solar Greenings offers an impact investment model including all stakeholders, property owners, solar providers, solar investors, energy suppliers, banks, and government.

Eaternity AG is a Zurich-based company that specializes in software management solutions tailored for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2014, it provides tools that enable restaurant owners to gain valuable insights into their supply chain, enhancing decision-making processes. Eaternity's platform features a real-time calculation engine that facilitates allergen and nutrition declarations while also assessing the carbon footprint of meals and restaurants. This functionality empowers organizations globally to accurately calculate the environmental impact of their food offerings, promoting transparency and informed choices among consumers and decision-makers. Eaternity's mission centers on fostering a sustainable food system that operates within planetary boundaries.

Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.

CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.

UrbanFarmers specializes in creating urban agriculture systems that integrate aquaponics, allowing for the cultivation of fish and plants in urban environments. The company focuses on developing rooftop farm solutions tailored for commercial growers and food retailers, utilizing unused spaces such as empty buildings and rooftops. By transforming these underutilized areas into productive agricultural sites, UrbanFarmers enables clients to maximize their real estate while contributing to sustainable food production in urban settings.

CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.

BlueWatt Engineering is focused on addressing the critical challenges of water management through innovative engineering solutions. The company specializes in the development of monitoring and predictive control systems for wastewater treatment plants, utilizing advanced mathematical models and cutting-edge technology. By combining these capabilities with insights into energy dynamics, BlueWatt Engineering enhances the efficiency and optimization of water treatment processes. The firm is committed to integrating the latest scientific knowledge and methodologies to improve traditional approaches to wastewater treatment and freshwater production, recognizing the necessity for sustainable water engineering in the face of future societal challenges.

Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.

UrbanFarmers specializes in creating urban agriculture systems that integrate aquaponics, allowing for the cultivation of fish and plants in urban environments. The company focuses on developing rooftop farm solutions tailored for commercial growers and food retailers, utilizing unused spaces such as empty buildings and rooftops. By transforming these underutilized areas into productive agricultural sites, UrbanFarmers enables clients to maximize their real estate while contributing to sustainable food production in urban settings.

Enovacities is an assessment tool of urban environmental quality.

BlueWatt Engineering is focused on addressing the critical challenges of water management through innovative engineering solutions. The company specializes in the development of monitoring and predictive control systems for wastewater treatment plants, utilizing advanced mathematical models and cutting-edge technology. By combining these capabilities with insights into energy dynamics, BlueWatt Engineering enhances the efficiency and optimization of water treatment processes. The firm is committed to integrating the latest scientific knowledge and methodologies to improve traditional approaches to wastewater treatment and freshwater production, recognizing the necessity for sustainable water engineering in the face of future societal challenges.

Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.