THE SWEDISH CLIMATE STARTUP MAP

Showcasing Innovative Startups Contributing to Climate Solutions

Uncover 559 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 - 204 Västra Götaland - 95 Skåne - 71 Blekinge - 5 Dalarna - 5 Gotland - 0 Gävleborg - 10 Halland - 8 Jämtland - 3 Jönköping - 6 Kalmar - 7 Kronoberg - 2 Norrbotten - 7 Södermanland - 2 Uppsala - 22 Värmland - 4 Västerbotten - 6 Västernorrland - 8 Västmanland - 12 Örebro - 7 Östergötland - 23

Stockholm - 204

Västra Götaland - 95

Skåne - 71

Blekinge - 5

Dalarna - 5

Gotland - 0

Gävleborg - 10

Halland - 8

Jämtland - 3

Jönköping - 6

Kalmar - 7

Kronoberg - 2

Norrbotten - 7

Södermanland - 2

Uppsala - 22

Värmland - 4

Västerbotten - 6

Västernorrland - 8

Västmanland - 12

Örebro - 7

Östergötland - 23

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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559

Climate startups and scaleups

195

Companies have been founded in the past 5 years

81 %

Startups are B2B

25 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.

Flower

The company’s name refers to “flexible power”. Through their virtual power plant, they create a platform that connects owners of electric cars, energy storage, solar panels, hydropower and more, with those who need flexibility.

Stockholm
Founded: 2020
Sectors: Energy Management and StorageRenewable Energy
Enablers: Digital PlatformIoT
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BScaleup
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: Over 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

CommuteSaver

Commutesaver provides a fully automated CO2 tracking app for corporate commuting. The Ai based mobile app automatically detects the user’s transport mode then tracks and reports those CO2 emissions to the company.

Stockholm
Founded: 2020
Sectors: AgricultureMobility and Transportation
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningAutomationSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: B2BB2G
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: #N/AKTH Innovation

Lignin Industries AB

Lignin Industries has a patented revolutionary technology of transforming lignin, the most abundant unused biopolymer on earth, into a renewable and functional biomaterial replacing fossil-based plastics and thereby reducing CO2 emissions radically.

Uppsala
Founded: 2018
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingSustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business Models
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2BDeeptechFrontliner
Size: Large Team (16-25 Persons)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

SURFCLEANER

SurfCleaner is a Swedish water treatment specialist and pioneer of the world’s first skimmer separator hybrid. We are on a mission to make a positive, direct and sustainable impact on the environment.

Stockholm
Founded: 1994
Sectors: Recycling and WasteWastewater and Water
Enablers: BlockchainHardware
SDG: 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Medium Team (11-15 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: #N/ASting

Matsmart

Matsmart is an online food retailer, on a mission to reduce food waste. By providing an alternative route to market for surplus food, we aim to revolutionise and challenge the perception and consumption of food.

Stockholm
Founded: 2012
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: Digital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2CFrontlinerScaleup
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: Over 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Gimic

Gimic is one of Sweden’s leading companies in providing complete autonomous visual inspection solutions. Our inspection software performs image analysis with the power of AI according to our customers’ quality standards.

Kronoberg
Founded: 2017
Sectors: AgricultureIndustry and Manufacturing
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningAutomationIndustry 4.0
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: #N/ABizmaker

“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 542 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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