LigniCore
LigniCore is dedicated to the valorization of lignin, an abundant residue from the forest and agricultural industries, through the development of sustainable and carbon neutral lignin-based biomaterials and biocomposites.
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LigniCore is dedicated to the valorization of lignin, an abundant residue from the forest and agricultural industries, through the development of sustainable and carbon neutral lignin-based biomaterials and biocomposites.
HYENGEN is developing a patented electrode solution that functions as both an anode and cathode, enabling next-generation electrochemical cells for cost-efficient, durable, and sustainable green hydrogen production from water without downtimes.

Our mission is to make it as simple and convenient as possible for people to own a bike. We’ve created a platform and app for gathering a user’s current needs in one place.

Sustainable products designed for the little ones. Our products are Organic, GOTS, fair trade, eco-friendly, biodegradable, vegan or made from FSC wood and paper. Completely non-toxic.

VEAT market is a small canteen machine with massive potential to make an impact. We make crave-worthy, plant-based cuisine available to everyone — at unbeatable prices.
Recap Power develops innovative systems and products to simplify smart, connected, and sustainable solutions.

ProptechCore helps Real Estate owners/managers/developers to accelerate the energy optimization and decarbonization journey with an open AI and data platform.

R-gate systems AB is a young innovative company that develops, manufactures, sells and assembles a unique air curtain for industry, distribution and stores for a secured cold chain.

Nytt have created a data-driven platform for manufacturing companies to have flexibility in decision-making. The platform collects real-time data from the machines, enabling the operators to make data-backed decisions.
Iternio develops and runs ABetterRouteplanner.com (ABRP) the most used electric vehicle planning service in the world. Enter your destination select a car model and we will plan your charge stops for you.
We extract ESG data from corporate reports using advanced AI for accuracy. By enriching our database with financial insights, we deliver contextualized, unbiased assessments to drive impactful actions.

We prolong the shelf life by 3-7 times for fruit and vegetables with a sustainable coating. We reducing food waste, the need for refrigeration and plastic packaging. The coating is antimicrobial and creates a barrier to keep the produce fresh.

Our innovative charging solution enables multiples EVs to share a centralized charging unit where only a charging socket is located at each parking bay. This enables discrete, power efficient and sustainable EV charging.
At Enerpoly, we are dedicated to making a positive, enduring change in global energy access and decarbonization. Through honest innovation, we seek to deliver the energy storage solutions of tomorrow through sustainable battery technology

Our product, Norrsken, enables consumers to contribute to a better whole that was previously unthinkable. With the Northern Lights in your home, you become an active part of the electricity grid.

Generation Waste is a modern sustainability company that helps restaurants and kitchens in the public sector with the management of food waste. Together we take control of your food waste, for a climate-smart and economical way of working.

Recap provides flexible and customized energy services to the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector. The client only pays for the energy they use reducing their energy cost without having to make any upfront capital investment.

Robotic lawnmovers working together.They work in our patented system, which does not require you to have electricity drawn. We have replaced strong current with batteries and fixed installations with flexibility.

At Trifilon, we’re continually exploring new bio-material technologies and investigating how to bring them to market. Technologies already exist for polymers made from renewable sources, which can be recycled, and which can decompose after use.

The NoviOcean Wave Energy Converter use highly efficient and well-proven components and a strong and light-weight structure, ensuring full weather resilience and higher power density compared to other wave energy technology.
The Swedish Climate Startup Map provides a comprehensive selection of categories to facilitate the search for startups and scaleups. These categories cover sector, enabling technology, Sustainable Development Goals, type, team size, turnover, location, incubator and founding year.
Solutions for the production and processing of food, crop cultivation and animal husbandry, and innovations to the forestry industry.
Technologies to capture and store carbon dioxide from the air or exhaust gas for utilization or storage.
Solutions to improve the construction and building process, and services related to the maintenance and upkeep of existing buildings.
Solutions to promote energy efficiency, smarter grid systems and energy storage.
Solutions to optimize resource utilization and enhance environmental values.
New and/or improved innovations to manufacturing processes or products.
Solutions that enhance efficient transportation such as carpooling, improved vehicles, as well as solutions supporting infrastructure for transportation such as charging infrastructure.
Solutions for the end-of-life treatment for materials not suitable for reuse.
Solutions for the production of renewable energy or supporting renewable energy solutions.
Materials designed to be more sustainable than competing products or used to create more sustainable applications (e.g. due to lighter weight).
Solutions to improve water management, from manufacturing to daily use or irrigation, as well as wastewater management.
Solutions that are not contained in any of the previous sectors.
Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning for enhancing sustainability.
Automated processes for improved efficiency.
Distributed ledger technology and its applications for a decentralized web.
Alternatives to traditional business models such as sharing and leasing that enhance a more circular economy.
Information and data sharing structures to enhance sustainability.
Innovative funding mechanisms to support sustainable initiatives.
Development of new products to meet market demands.
Optimization of industry production through advanced technologies.
Solutions that enable a more sustainable way of life, such as improved grids, charging stations, and induction roads.
Integration of smart technology to manage appliances more sustainable.
Providing software, products, and services as a subscription rather than ownership.
Solutions to drive behavioural change towards sustainability.
Enabling environmental sustainability through other options than those mentioned above, e.g. combining offerings in innovative ways, developing new systems or creating alternative food products.
Companies that focus on providing products or services to other businesses.
Companies that focus on providing products or services directly to consumers.
Companies that focus on providing products or services to government agencies and public sector organizations.
Solutions designed to have a positive sustainability impact in developing countries.
Emergent from a research context
Companies with at least one female co-founder
Verified solutions with high sustainability impact
Founded within the last two years
Companies with turnover surpassing 20MSEK