Ten Swiss cleantech startups present themselves at roadshow
A jury has selected ten startups for the Venture Leaders program dedicated to the cleantech sector. During their roadshow, the Venture Leaders Cleantech meet international investors and industry leaders and gain access to industry-specific know-how and networks to further develop their companies.
The Investor and Business Development Roadshows for Swiss startups are specifically designed to help them achieve their goal of becoming a global player. Thus, once again ten selected entrepreneurs receive an accelerated learning curve and a solid network through exchange with their teammates, contact with the market, feedback from investors and experts, and hands-on business development.
Total 90 applications
Venture Leaders Cleantech is what it describes as a unique business development program in Munich to explore the international market and the potential of high-growth Swiss startups. The cleantech industry is now presenting its own Swiss Startup National Team: A jury of professional investors and cleantech experts reviewed nearly 90 applications and selected the ten Venture Leaders Cleantech 2022. These selected startups reduce man-made negative environmental impacts by increasing energy efficiency, developing sustainable resource production systems or strengthening environmental protection. "The interest in this program and the quality of the applications were tremendous," said Stefan Steiner, co-managing director of Venturelab. "We have been supporting cleantech startups for many years and are excited to expand on this with the first Venture Leaders focused entirely on the cleantech sector. From energy generation to materials recycling, each startup brings an important solution to our world."
The ten cleantech startups at a glance
This year's Venture Leaders Cleantech will present themselves and their startups at the September 9, 2022 in a virtual pitch session. present. The event is open to the public and serves as a showcase for the ten innovations that the Swiss Startup National Team will present in Munich in 2022. The companies and solutions in question are as follows:
- Clemap from Zurich offers a platform for system integrators and metering service providers to manage and control energy flows, improve self-consumption and support the power grid infrastructure.
- CompPair Technologies SA based in Lausanne, has developed the first curable and sustainable composite, a breakthrough innovation in the field of self-healing composites that will bring critical changes to manufacturers, end users and the planet.
- dhp technology AG from Zizers in the canton of Grisons, Switzerland, develops, produces and builds a unique and patented solar folding roof that enables the dual use of industrial space for solar power production.
- Enerdrape Sàrl from Lausanne helps building owners and energy professionals to transform the energy use of their facilities. The start-up is developing the world's first thermal panel for underground environments, transforming them into renewable heat sources for building heating and cooling needs.
- Exnaton AG based in Zurich, helps utilities prepare for tomorrow's energy market with a SaaS platform that enables utilities to offer their customers a range of new renewable energy products.
- FenX AG from Turgi produces sustainable and high-performance insulation materials from mineral waste for the construction industry. These handy, high-performance insulation boards are safe, non-combustible and have a minimal carbon footprint, so there is no need to compromise on price, combustibility or environmental impact.
- INERGIO Technologies SA, Lausanne, is presenting an autonomous lightweight energy system based on innovative fuel cell technology as an environmentally friendly alternative to diesel engines.
- Regli Energy Systems AG based in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, develops and produces uncompromising, highly efficient heat pumps to drive the heat transition and support the Net Zero 2050 goal.
- SoHHytec SA based in Lausanne, develops, builds and operates artificial gardens and forests that provide green hydrogen and electricity as a service. The start-up's "Arb" product is a versatile and flexible system that uses sunlight and water to achieve over 70 % efficiency with minimal space requirements.
- Trea-Tech, also based in Lausanne, transforms waste from a burden into a resource by offering a sustainable and circular solution, producing methane-rich renewable gas, clean water and fertilizer from liquid waste streams.
Source: Venture Leaders
