Current Startups

ALIEN Limited is a groundbreaking provider of innovative, circular and nature positive solutions that aim to reduce the harmful effects on both the environment and society of an invasive species of our Swiss lakes called the Quagga mussel.

We contribute to curb its proliferation by collecting these mussels through non-invasive methods. We then fully valorize them: their shells are used as a virtuous and sustainable  alternative to mined limestone and their meat is transformed in biogas to provide a new source of renewable energy.

By doing so, we contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the restoration of lakes' ecosystem.  

BCHAR emerged from research at an ETH Zurich association with the ambition to help solve climate change by building biochar CDR infrastructure that transforms agricultural residues into regenerative soil inputs and long-term climate impact at scale.

BCHAR’s mission is to scale carbon removal by making biochar production accessible, efficient, and impactful. The company aims to empower businesses to transform agricultural waste into a valuable tool for carbon removal and soil restoration.

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Circea was founded to turn wasted biogenic CO2 emissions from fermentation and biogas processes into valuable products, closing the carbon loop and replacing fossil CO2 in agri-food and chemical industries.

Circea combines decentralized CO2 recovery technologies with local, circular ecosystems that enable the reuse of biogenic CO2, ensuring traceable, reliable and cost-effective carbon flows while strengthening supply-chain resilience.

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CompPair is a material provider offering healable composites that extend product lifespan and reduce waste. Our semi-products integrate into existing production lines, tackling damage challenges while minimising environmental impact. By prioritising repair and waste prevention, we enhance durability, unlock economic benefits, and shape the future of composites.

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Deasyl SA is dedicated to advancing green chemistry through innovative technologies and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical and fine chemical processes.

The company aims to reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.

On top of being a major environmental issue, due to carbon tax, CO2 is also becoming a major financial problem for industries.

At DeltaSpark, we see more in CO2 that just a costly waste. Using electrolysis, we turn CO2 into economic opportunities such as clean H2, building materials and green chemicals.

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Digit Soil's vision is to bridge the gap between environmental health and economic viability in the context of Agriculture. We tackle the over-fertilization by unlocking the timing of nutrient release, providing farmers data-driven, actionable recommendations.

We enable fast and on-site data-driven decisions for growers, ag-tech companies, researchers by providing insights to soil biological processes through nutrient-release data and actionable steps, supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture.

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Dyneo empowers district heating and cooling network operators to optimize the efficiency and sustainability of their assets without costly modernization. Its data-driven solution seamlessly integrates with existing networks, reducing heat losses and increasing their share of renewables.

Already supporting operators with a combined installed capacity of over 300 MW, Dyneo is committed to accelerating the decarbonization journey for key industry players worldwide.

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Earth heat for fair, reliable energy. EAPOSYS unlocks geothermal everywhere by drilling for heat instead of hydrocarbons, enabling safe and sovereign energy infrastructure and a fair transition to a post-carbon economy.

EAPOSYS’ mission is to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy at scale and everywhere, by enabling safe, predictable and financeable projects that replace fossil fuels with reliable, local baseload energy worldwide.

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Enerdrape is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Backed by 20 years of research and development, we have successfully created and brought to market the world’s first modular geothermal panel technology.

These panels, ready to install, have the ability to transform any new or existing underground space into a sustainable and renewable energy source, providing efficient heating and/or cooling for buildings and infrastructures.

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Evolium Technologies was founded by Dr. A. Staub to address lithium-ion battery waste and the need for affordable energy storage. Driven by circular economy principles, Evolium transforms used batteries into repairable, capacity-guaranteed systems.

Evolium develops automated processes to give lithium-ion batteries a second life and delivers products for reliable energy storage with guaranteed capacity, enabling a circular battery value chain and long-term performance for renewable energy.

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At GenoRobotics, we develop innovative DNA-based biodiversity monitoring solutions to accelerate ecosystem assessment and regeneration efforts. Our field-deployable DNA sequencing tools enable researchers, conservationists, and industries to rapidly identify plant and aquatic species with minimal infrastructure.

Clean energy technologies still rely on scarce, costly and carbon-intensive metals. Founded between EPFL and the University of Cambridge, we were driven to remove this bottleneck by enabling truly scalable, affordable and sustainable energy hardware.

Our mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of energy systems by enabling manufacturers to move away from critical metals, through industrially compatible alternatives that reduce cost, emissions and supply-chain risk.

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Medusoil is a pioneering company specializing in biocementation solutions for soil stabilization and mineral wastes valorization.

By leveraging biomineralization and biopolymerization processes, we offer eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional binders (such as cement, lime and resins), providing cutting-edge solutions for infrastructure, construction, and environmental restoration.

Mitico offers point-source emitters an affordable, simple and safe technology for capturing carbon.

The plug-and-play process captures >95% of the effluent CO2 and provides liquid CO2 output.

At scale, the cost to capture is projected to fall below the value of the captured CO2.

Nettle Circle envisions regional nettle hubs across Europe turning a once ignored “weed” into mainstream fiber, replacing imported cotton & synthetics, restoring soils, stabilising farmer income & helping brands meet tightening EU climate/due diligence laws.

We build & franchise weather independent nettle hubs in Europe that connect farmers, machinery partners & mills to turn whole nettle plants into circular fibers & by products, giving textile brands local supply that cuts imports & meets new laws.

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PeelPack turns potato peel waste into high-performance, fully biocompostable packaging that replaces single-use plastic in fresh food. We believe sustainability must outperform plastic - and that waste should create value, not pollution.

Our mission is to scale a circular system that turns agricultural side streams into sustainable materials and makes fossil-free packaging the new standard.

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Picterra bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds, transforming satellite and drone imagery into verifiable data for ESG, compliance, and sustainability. Instead of relying on manual audits or self-reported claims, our GeoAI-powered platform delivers precise, visual, and verified evidence to track land use, detect environmental changes.

Polyplantsis a Swiss company specializing in large-scale plant propagation using somatic embryogenesis, an advanced in vitro multiplication technology.

Our mission is to provide farmers with high-performing coffee and cacao varieties that are disease-resistant and climate-resilient.

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ProSeed is dedicated to reducing the negative impact of food processing by revalorizing waste.

Each year, 18 million tons of wet by-products are wasted in Europe’s food industry. We turn this challenge into an opportunity by helping producers upcycle them into high-nutrition ingredients, creating new revenue streams.

Our containerized modular drying unit seamlessly integrates into existing infrastructure, providing a low-CAPEX, low-OPEX solution. While we currently focus on brewer’s spent grain and oat okara, our highly scalable and versatile technology unlocks the full potential of various food industry by-products across multiple sectors

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Organizations face rising pressure to report biodiversity impacts but lack scalable, affordable data solutions. eDNA enables fast, low-cost assessments, yet most eDNA data remains inaccessible, limiting informed, nature-positive decisions.

We build a centralized global eDNA data layer, transforming fragmented datasets into a unified, ready-to-use resource. Accessible via web and API, it provides reliable biodiversity data for reporting, compliance, and decision-making at scale.

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Methane is a powerful driver of global warming, trapping over 80x more heat than CO2 over 20 years. Though short-lived, rising methane levels are accelerating near-term climate change, pushing the planet closer to dangerous tipping points.

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Sixteen44 develops technology that reduces global warming by destroying atmospheric methane. Their mission is to remove 1 million tonnes of methane (equivalent to ~80 million tonnes of CO2e) from the air every year by 2035.

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Sunaxer was created to accelerate the decarbonization of industrial heat. Responsible for 20% of global emissions, and equaling worldwide electricity consumption, industrial heat is the largest overlooked emission source today.

Sunaxer accelerates the adoption of solar process heat through its innovative receivers for concentrating solar collectors. Concentrating collectors generate process heat in the 100°-400°C range which encompasses half of the industrial heat demand.

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Strengthening crop resilience through enhanced plant fertility and diverse soil biology.

Techponics builds automated, software-driven hydroponic systems that allow growers to produce leafy greens more efficiently. By combining robotics, intelligent plant spacing, and crop monitoring, our solution increases productivity while reducing labor, water use, and operational complexity.

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Their mission is to empower leafy-greens growers with automated, data-driven production systems that increase productivity, reduce labor dependency, and make large-scale sustainable farming economically viable.

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VAULTED is a pioneering technology company revolutionizing sustainable construction. Building on over 15 years of research at ETH Zurich, VAULTED wants to lead innovation into market to reduce environmental impact, enhance efficiency, and promote a circular economy.

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Verretex is an innovative materials company pioneering the upcycling and direct reuse of glass fibers recovered from recycling processes. As the only company offering this sustainable solution, Verretex transforms waste materials into high-value products, reducing environmental impact while creating advanced composite applications. With a strong focus on product development and intellectual property generation, Verretex is shaping the future of circular materials in the composites industry.

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Waven develops energy harvesting solutions that power microelectronics such as IoT devices, sensors, and more by capturing ambient energy. We help customers reduce carbon footprints, enhance sustainability, and lower costs with efficient, eco friendly power solutions. Our semiconductor based smart energy systems integrate seamlessly into homes, offices, logistics and industries for a cleaner, smarter future.

Windworks is pioneering the first cost-effective mid-sized wind turbine.

A 50kW smart vertical-axis turbine providing on-site reliable energy for commercial and industrial users, that is 3x cheaper and 7x cleaner than the Swiss grid.

Windworks turbine complements solar, operates quietly, works in peri-urban winds, has easy permitting, and achieves ROI in 7 years

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rrreefs' vision is to regenerate our dying coral reefs globally, regenerating reefs as critical infrastructure that protects coasts, improves ocean health, and sustains coastal communities. We want to help coral reefs survive the next 30 years!

Our mission is to regenerate degraded coral reefs at scale using a holistic science-based approach, modular reef systems and a partnership-based implementation and monitoring model that delivers measurable ecological and socio-economic benefits.

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