THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Showcasing Innovative Startups Contributing to Climate Solutions

Uncover 508 top-notch startups and scaleups developing innovations for the green transition.

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Climate startups and scaleups

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Map

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Stockholm - 213 Västra Götaland - 86 Skåne - 71 Blekinge - 5 Dalarna - 2 Gotland - 1 Gävleborg - 10 Halland - 8 Jämtland - 2 Jönköping - 6 Kalmar - 6 Kronoberg - 2 Norrbotten - 8 Södermanland - 2 Uppsala - 24 Värmland - 3 Västerbotten - 7 Västernorrland - 7 Västmanland - 12 Örebro - 8 Östergötland - 21

Stockholm - 213

Västra Götaland - 86

Skåne - 71

Blekinge - 5

Dalarna - 2

Gotland - 1

Gävleborg - 10

Halland - 8

Jämtland - 2

Jönköping - 6

Kalmar - 6

Kronoberg - 2

Norrbotten - 8

Södermanland - 2

Uppsala - 24

Värmland - 3

Västerbotten - 7

Västernorrland - 7

Västmanland - 12

Örebro - 8

Östergötland - 21

THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Swedish Innovations at the Forefront of Climate Action

Environmental startups and scaleups from across the country are represented in the Map.

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THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Startups and Scaleups with True Enviromental Potential

Our process goes beyond carbon dioxide reduction to assess companies’ climate performance from a holistic perspective.

Sustainable development goals

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Company Sectors
THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Celebrating Swedish Entrepreneurial Talent

Gain exposure among climate startups offering a wide range of technologies for various industries.

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THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Unleash the Untapped Potential of Impact Startups

Support the continued growth of companies that make a difference.

Company Founding Years

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508

Climate startups and scaleups

264

Companies have been founded in the past 5 years

89 %

Startups are B2B

18 MSEK

Average startup/scaleup turnover

Find Climate Startups with Solutions for a Greener Planet

The Swedish Climate Startup Map features environmental startups and scaleups developing innovations with the potential to help accelerate the green transition. The project aims to give promising companies a visible platform to increase their chances to find customers, investors and talent.

Absolicon Solar Concentrator

Absolicon help industries switch from fossil fuels through a profitable, flexible and emission-free energy solution with solar thermal resources. Collector Absolicon T160 can supply heat and steam to a wide range of processes and industry segments.

Västernorrland
Founded: 2013
Sectors: Renewable Energy
Enablers: Hardware
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BB2GClimate Action for Developing Countries
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK

Svenska Aerogel

Svenska Aerogel manufactures and commercializes the mesoporous material Quartzene®. Our business concept is to meet the market’s need for new materials that are in line with global sustainability objectives.

Gävleborg
Founded: 1999
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingSustainable Materials
Enablers: Hardware
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2B
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: Sting

Brighteco

Instead of buying new, you subscribe to Light as a Service. This means that you can adapt different lighting in the future – at no extra cost, and without having to be on the environment. No big investments. Only fixed price per month.

Gävleborg
Founded: 2010
Sectors: Construction and Real EstateEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsServicification
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2B
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK

KATAM TECHNOLOGIES

Our goal is to help all forestry businesses reduce waste and costs through better planning. An increased global forest growth will not only raise profits for companies, but also achieve improved CO2 absorption.

Skåne
Founded: 2010
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
Enablers: AI and Machine Learning
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2B
Size: Large Team (16-25 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK

NYZU

NYZÜs goal is to modify crops to grow faster and increase biomass production for indoor agriculture by utilizing the CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Providing humankind with the crops of the future and making food production sustainable.

Stockholm
Founded: 2022
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsSustainable Behavioural ChangeOther
SDG: 2 - Zero Hunger
Type: B2BB2G
Size: Duo (2 Persons)
Turnover: Under 5K

AICS

Our solution is to control the heating, ventilation and cooling of properties based on local weather data to reduce energy demand, cut power peaks and achieve a more even indoor climate.

Västmanland
Founded: 2021
Sectors: Energy Management and StorageEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningAutomation
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BNewcomerScaleup
Size: Solo (1 Person)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: Create Business Incubator Mälardalen AB

“Sweden has a strong position when it comes to climate tech. By showcasing these climate solutions on both a national and global scale, we can also accelerate their adoption and maximize the impact of these solutions.”

Karin Ruiz, Deputy CEO at Sting

“We need to promote these innovations that are crucial for our planet to help them access the investment they need for growth”

Stina Lantz, Interim CEO at SISP Swedish Incubators and Science Parks


“It is great that attention is given to new solutions that can contribute to a decarbonized energy system”

Sebastian Haglund, CEO at Rebase Energy

About the Swedish Climate Startup Map

The Swedish Climate Startup Map aims to showcase innovative startups and scaleups working towards creating change and solving our many climate challenges.

The latest version of the Map features 508 top-notch environmental companies developing a wide range of sustainable solutions for the green transition. The project is led by Chalmers Ventures, Dalarna Science Park, Ignite Sweden, LEAD, SISP Swedish Incubators & Science Parks and Sting, and it was initiated with funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the Swedish Energy Agency, Tillväxtverket and Vinnova.

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