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.
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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.

We empower property owners to solve one of our time’s most important climate issues; how to make properties sustainable. With our cloud based platform for energy usage management, property owners are able to save both time, money and climate impact.

CorPower Ocean has developed a compact high-efficiency Wave Energy Converter, using a new phase control method, that offers an exceptionally high energy density, five times higher than conventional Wave Energy Converters.

We develop hardware and software for power optimization, for properties between 16A and 2500A. We do this by measuring and balancing power usage. All data is shown in our platform, making power optimization easily accessible for everyone.

PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology offers a cost-competitive, sustainable packaging solution that helps companies transition towards circularity.

Agteria Biotech has developed a patent-pending molecule that significantly cuts methane emissions from cattle. The solution is scalable, low-cost, and offers the highest methane reduction per euro.

Myrspoven has developed a system that by applying advanced AI-algorithms optimize any building autonomously with great energy savings as a result.

We develop, finance, build and manage commercial-scale eMethanol facilities. Each facility provides large-scale investors with stable and sustainable long-term investment opportunities.

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.

Our AI analyzes your images for varroa and sick fry and immediately gives you a result. A quick and easy way to understand infestation levels and take control of your hives.

RenFuel has patented a world-class catalytic process that energy-efficiently transforms lignin from by-products in the forest industry into renewable lignin oil – Lignol®.

Celcibus AB is a company with strong expertise in materials for clean energy solutions. Our patented catalyst was developed to provide fuel cells with sustainable, high performance, noble-metal free power solutions.

Votion’s business idea is to produce Advanced Biofuels, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and Specialty Biochemicals on a large scale, by a process technology that combines pulp mill processes, oil refinery processes and petrochemical processes.

Meva Energy is the world’s leading provider of gasification technology for renewable energy production based on small fraction fuels. Our system enables power and heat providers to utilize biomass in a uniquely efficient and profitable way.

GAIA BioMaterials offers biodegradable and compostable bioplastics under the registered trademark Biodolomer. The formula is patent-protected and all R&D and production is performed in-house. Biodolomer is sold and marketed globally.

Insplorion has a patented sensor platform, NanoPlasmonic Sensing (NPS). The technology makes it possible to study nano processes on surfaces and in thin layers. The sensors’ high sensitivity and robust character suits R&D applications.

TEXEL is a energy technology company focusing on innovative solutions in energy storage and waste heat conversion to electricity, using sustainable methods and minimizing reliance on rare earth minerals.

Clean up your systems. We restore your plant to optimal performance and make it more reliable. Our method also increases the lifespan of your equipment.

Sustainable Advantage aim to enable a green and profitable climate transition for society, companies and people. Therefore, our digital tool facilitate for various social actors to understand and analyze the situation now and in the future.

The carbon project development and finance platform for farmers, NGOs and carbon buyers. We support farmers to take care of the planet, and help business achieve their net zero goals with long term carbon forward contracts.
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