RenFuel
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®.
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

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®.

X Shore creates high performance all-electric powered boats that are changing and charging the boat industry for a fossil free tomorrow.

Unimi makes the installation of EV chargers easy, affordable and future proof. We do this by a modular solution that fit all charger models. Our products are available in low carbon concrete and recycled plastics to minimize CO2 emissions.

A Swedish innovation company that provides low effort but high impact solutions for making life more sustainable for the many people. Revolutionary water saving device.

We are a tech company that dedicate our time and collective brainpower to developing digital tools and software solutions that empower people to act for the climate.

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.

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.

Re:meat has the mission to help save our planet by redefining how meat ends up on our plates. Re:meat is catalyzing large scale production of cultivated meat by introducing a novel process system IP allowing for radically lower production costs.

Cortus has developed a solution for replacing fossil fuels where it is most needed.A ground breaking approach of how to gasify biomass in a fully integrated process.

Stella provides access to clean and reliable energy to hospitals. Its a matter of justice. Accessability is about business innovation, having a capable infrastructure roll-out and possessing knowledge within robust and reliable technology.

Doconomy began in 2018 as an impact-tech start up investing in new measures to help tackle climate change. From the very start, we’ve been developing an ecosystem of financial tools to educate and drive positive change.

Heart Aerospace is a Swedish start-up that makes electric aircraft for regional air travel. Heart’s first aircraft is the ES-19, an all-electric nineteen-seater airliner with a range of 400 km.

The SWESTEP technology delivers a capital-efficient and profitable solution that produce renewable fuels, sustainable liquids and raw material alternatives.
Deligate® develops technology for increasing in-store profit and reducing retail loss. Engage your customers with user-friendy, innovative solutions.

SeaTwirl’s work with offshore floating wind. The unique floating wind turbine is simple and robust and has few moving parts. This suits the conditions at sea and minimizes the need for maintenance, leading to less downtime and more operating hours.

We have developed an IoT wireless irrigation solution. Our solar powered watering stations are environmentally friendly and maintenance free. We have an irrigation controller, for alarms and weather forecast trough mobile and web apps.

One wash with bio-RESTORE laundry powder allows consumers to restore old/worn looking clothing to new in their home laundry machine. Sustainable science based solutions for The Fashion Industry & Lifestyle Lifecycle problems.

Qurator is a decarbonization solution scouting and customer review platform. It helps climate startups to get more visibility and more importantly boost their credibility, the trust buyers have of them.

ATO Energy is a Swedish company that offers AI-driven solutions to optimize grid efficiency and unlock flexibility for a sustainable energy future.

SENS provides solutions that enable the transition to a fossil-free and CO2-neutral energy supply both locally and internationally. SENS develops, designs, builds and sells large-scale energy projects.
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