Phoenix Biopower
The Biomass-fired TopCycle – the BTC – is a high-pressure and integrated plant to convert biomass to power. The process integrates some key principles to achieve the radically higher electrical efficiency of up to 55 %.
Explore startups and scaleups contributing to a more sustainable future on the Swedish Climate Startup Map. This comprehensive Map features a wide-range of companies developing innovative solutions across numerous sectors.
Climate startups and scaleups

The Biomass-fired TopCycle – the BTC – is a high-pressure and integrated plant to convert biomass to power. The process integrates some key principles to achieve the radically higher electrical efficiency of up to 55 %.

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.

Avsalt develops a desalination system with the aim to offer the world’s most efficient, cost effective and low energy solution to a growing problem – the shortage of drinkable water .

Planboo offers a transparent and affordable way to remove your company’s CO2 emissions through the planting of bamboo. Reach Net Zero restore degraded land and empower communities in the Global South.

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.

We offer truly sustainable vehicles for cities, based on energy and resource efficiency, built locally, to maximize global EV adoption

Minesto is a marine energy technology developer, founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Swedish aerospace manufacturer Saab. Since then, Minesto has successfully developed its unique Deep Green technology.

Stegra accelerates decarbonization of the European steel industry, one of the largest carbon dioxide emitters. The founder and largest shareholder is Vargas, which is also co-founder and one of the larger shareholders in Northvolt.

We produce uniquely functional materials that are good for the planet. Our mission is to be the world-leading producer of advanced materials from algae and a driving force towards a circular and bio-based industry.

Through EcoDrop’s innovative technology, we want to make it easy for every household and business to monitor and adapt their water use. Looking to the future, we dream of seeing individual smart meters in almost every household in Europe.

Evolar is leading the evolution in solar by commercializing the next generation of photovoltaics by offering a solution that enables industrial-scale production of perovskite tandem solar cells.

Management innovation consultancy using sustainability as an innovation strategy. We deliver a 90-day program for sustainability innovation assessment, foresight and portfolio prioritisation based on ISO for Innovation standards.

Cresponix is a patented technology that enables sustainable feed production and good animal welfare in land-based farming of fish and shrimp, while being completely waste-free and reducing production costs by 20%.

3E flow works by drawing water out of the pipe when a tap is turned off, returning it to the tank or heat exchanger, leaving an empty pipe. The instant a tap is opened water is delivered directly to the tap.

Rivus Batteries offers truly green and inexpensive stationary energy storage through organic flow batteries. This is important to support the continued integration of renewable energy globally, and to reduce the environmental impact of batteries.

Sakofall Energi is an enabler of solar parks in Central Sweden with a focus on Västerbergslagen. We locate attractive land and make it ready for construction “RTB, ready-to-build”.

Vividye now introduces a new textile print technology that actually makes the print removable without putting too much strain on the textile fiber – and therefore makes new use of the garment possible.

Ambidex is an energy flexibility company developing a software solution to be able to control the electrical consumption in food retail refrigeration systems based on the demands of the electrical grid.

Metry digitises energy data and helps real estate companies become more energy efficient. Collect data from your utility company, your smart meters or your regular meters and send the data to the system of your choice.

Metrum Sweden develops and globally markets solutions for measurement of energy, disturbances and faults in the area of power quality and corresponding applications.
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