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.
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

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.

Improvin’ is a climate performance platform helping agri-food companies measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own value chain. At scale.

PlasticFri is a GreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics.

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.

Years of research have resulted in a unique patent portfolio and ChromoGenics today produce dynamic glass with controllable heat and light penetration, world-class static glass and designed solar cell facades.

We believe that AI will not replace vibration analysts and maintenance experts, but rather enhance and augment them. Our product, MultiViz Vibration, enables them to Analyze data and provide recommendations with the support of AI.

Gimic is one of Sweden’s leading companies in providing complete autonomous visual inspection solutions. Our inspection software performs image analysis with the power of AI according to our customers’ quality standards.

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.

EpSpot’s platform is built for large-scale infrastructure management and offers a wide range of possibilities. Operational monitoring, use and alarms are handled easily and automatically.

Our vision is a flexible, cost-effective and environmentally friendly microwave-based solution for large-scale drying that promotes a globally accelerated transition to fossil-free wood production.

Design studio with an affinity for lighting and social/spatial conundrums. Maker of snug, sustainable luminaires.

Takes timber measurement to an entirely new dimension. Our goal is to facilitate the forest industry with the most efficient and sustainable solution for measuring and transporting timber, unlocking a whole new field of value-creating opportunities

Southern Lights provides SaaS solutions for green hydrogen and Power-to-X project development. We accelerate the penetration of green hydrogen allowing more projects to be done in a better way at a faster pace and at a lower cost.

Producing the next generation of accurate measurement instruments for the bioenergy and pulp industry. We deliver real time analysis of organic materials used in industrial processes.

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.

FCT Sweden is a Swedish innovation company that develops highly qualified fuel cells for electrically powered mobile and stationary (off-grid) units within the power range 10 W–3 kW.

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 company shall conduct development and sales of computerized allocation systems over the network, primarily for transport and freight forwarding.

With an industrial approach Ljusgårda aims to democratize sustainable and high-quality produce through large scale production and competitive consumer pricing. We move unstainable food production to new circular and sustainable ecosystems.
Ecohelix pioneers sustainable wood-based biopolymers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to plastics for a greener future.
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