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.

Catator AB

Catator AB specializes in compact, flexible, and scalable catalytic reactors that convert various fuels into hydrogen, and hydrogen into heat, power, and fuel, with minimal thermal losses and zero emissions.

Skåne
Founded: 1990
Sectors: Energy Management and StorageRenewable Energy
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningCircular Business ModelsHardwareIndustry 4.0
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BB2CDeeptech
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK

Plagazi

Plagazi’s business model is to design, develop and construct plasma gasification plants. We offer our customers a turnkey facility, including supply of raw materials, operational support and a source of income from hydrogen sales.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2008
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesMobility and TransportationRecycling and Waste
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsHardwareSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Whywaste

Whywaste offers digital systems that help store staff to more easily identify goods that are at risk of passing their best-before date. The food can then be reduced in price, cooked or donated to charity instead of ending up in the bin.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2013
Sectors: Environment and Resources
Enablers: AutomationDigital Platform
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Large Team (16-25 Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

GreenIron H2

GreenIron has a energy efficient, hydrogen based tech to produce metals from ore, waste, residuals and mine tailings with no emissions and water as residual. Since 2020 we have produced fossil free iron, nickel, copper, manganese and molybdenium.

Stockholm
Founded: 2018
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesRecycling and WasteSustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsOther
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BFrontliner
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Agtira

We redefine the concept of locally grown food – by developing cultivation systems for vertical and indoor cultivation in urban environments – we create opportunities for food production inside, or in direct connection to grocery stores.

Västernorrland
Founded: 2015
Sectors: AgricultureFood and ForestryOther Sectors
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningCircular Business ModelsGreen Funding Models
SDG: 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Type: B2BScaleup
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: Over 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Chromafora

Chromafora is an innovative Swedish cleantech company that have unique purification technology and patented methods to remove heavy metals and PFAS from polluted water, and to extract valuable metals for recycling.

Stockholm
Founded: 2010
Sectors: Recycling and WasteSustainable MaterialsWastewater and Water
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsHardwareServicification
SDG: 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Type: B2BDeeptechFrontliner
Size: Medium Team (11-15 Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

“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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