Latest news from the world of cleantech

The 2nd edition of the Overview of Cleantech Start-ups is now available !

Every year, some 50 new cleantech start-ups are founded in Switzerland, an average of nearly one a week. This figure shows how Switzerland’s cleantech sector…

Record broken for longest hyperloop trial in Europe

A collaborative effort among scientists from Swisspod, EPFL and HEIG-VD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of hyperloop technology. The LIMITLESS (Linear Induction…

ARA Precision Sprayer Certified to Reduce Plant Protection Product Drift by 95%

Spray drift is a major concern for farmers and governments alike, as it wastes resources and harms neighboring crops, ecosystems, and public health. Strict regulations…

DePoly and Odlo partner to develop company’s first circular base layer

In a proof-of-concept combining Swiss brands and common ambitions, the chemical recycling pioneer and outdoor apparel icon will attempt to convert waste fabrics into virgin-quality…

Solar-generated hydrogen balloon takes flight in Gruyère, Switzerland

An innovative gas balloon flight took place this morning 25 September 2024 in the region of Gruyère, Switzerland. What sets this flight apart is its…

Seed capital and (more) customers for Empa spin-off: Solar cells for the Internet of Things

Perovskia Solar has won more than ten leading companies from the Internet of Things (IoT) industry as customers and received over two million Swiss francs…

Launch of the Clean Growth & Impact Newsletter in collaboration with swisstrade.com

The world needs sustainable growth. That’s why CleantechAlps and swisstrade.com are launching the “Clean Growth & Impact” newsletter. The aim is to raise awareness of…

Join the Boost My Startup Challenge and scale your way up !

Already four years since UBS and WSP have been spearheading this competition that brings together a diverse range of Swiss startups in the fields of…