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.

Epishine

Epishine works with product development and marketing of the third generation of solar cells; organic solar cells. The unique qualities includes being semitransparent, light weighted and 100% organic resulting in a very low energy payback time.

Östergötland
Founded: 2016
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesRenewable Energy
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsHardwareSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: Chalmers VenturesLEAD

Papershell

Papershell AB is a Swedish company specializing in transforming paper into a high-tech, load-bearing material that serves as a sustainable alternative to wood and plastic. Their innovative process enables the creation of strong, bio-carbon-storing components for various applications.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2021
Sectors: Sustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business Models
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BFrontliner
Size: Medium Team (11-15 Persons)
Turnover: 1M - 2M SEK

MEGA Energy Systems Sweden AB

We provide energy storage batteries with cutting-edge technology to ensure unparalleled safety and performance. The units are designed and tailored to supplying Sweden’s transmission grid with support services.

Östergötland
Founded: 2023
Sectors: Energy Management and StorageRenewable Energy
Enablers: Hardware
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BB2GNewcomer
Size: Duo (2 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

LocalLife

LocalLife has developed a digital platform that combines climate-smart services with behavioral changes and together with real estate, energy and waste companies and municipalities we work to find new ways for residents to live more sustainably.

Stockholm
Founded: 2014
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesRecycling and Waste
Enablers: Digital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: KTH InnovationSting

Flexpenser

Whether you work in the food, household care, chemical, cosmetics or medical sector, Flexpenser develops and provides an airless dispensing technology specifically developed for the liquids and semi-liquids that you manufacture.

Stockholm
Founded: 2020
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: BlockchainOther
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BB2CB2G
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 1M - 2M SEK
Incubators: #N/AKTH Innovation

Biobase Sweden

We create and provide the global industry with bio-based functional fluids, enabling efficient production of goods and services. We develop unique high performance functional fluids using our own bio-based formulations.

Halland
Founded: 2019
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingSustainable Materials
Enablers: Green Funding Models
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2B
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK

“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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