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Discover the Companies in the Swedish Climate Startup Map

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.

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Refurbly

Refurbly is a Swedish e-commerce for refurbished mobile phones. We offer a green and sustainable solution with refurbished phones, affordable cellular subscriptions and our very own circular phone insurance.

Örebro
Founded: 2019
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingRecycling and Waste
Enablers: BlockchainSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BScaleup
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: Over 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/AInkubera i Örebro

Sustainable Advantage

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.

Uppsala
Founded: 2020
Sectors: AgricultureEnergy Management and Storage
Enablers: BlockchainDigital Platform
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: NewcomersB2G
Size: Duo (2 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Aquafood

AquaFood transforms seafood production by using innovative pH-shift technology to upcycle sidestreams into food-grade protein and omega-3 rich oil, promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and easing pressure on ecosystems.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2021
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BFemale Founder
Size: 3-5 employees
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: Chalmers Ventures

Syre

Syre transforms textiles with large-scale recycling, creating circular polyester with up to 85% lower CO₂ emissions and virgin-quality standards.

Stockholm
Founded: 2023
Sectors: Industry and Manufacturing
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BFemale FounderNewcomer
Size: 3-5 employees
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK

reCRQL

Together we build, operate, and grow the next generation resale infrastructure. Our platform is built on standardized product information, with shared revenue and insights for the benefit of connected retailers as well as consumers.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2020
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsDigital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2CFemale Founder
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: #N/ASting

RMBL Strip

By developing products that enable the haulers to save money on reduced fuel consumption, we contribute to the transition to a more sustainable transport industry by using big data and advanced algorithms.

Stockholm
Founded: 2014
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingMobility and Transportation
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningServicificationSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2BB2G
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

PicApp Sweden AB

PicApp is a digital platform that enables smarter shared transportation and deliveries. Our services contribute to reducing environmental impact, saving money, fostering social security in society, and decreasing vehicular traffic on our roads

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2022
Sectors: Mobility and Transportation
Enablers: Digital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: B2C
Size: 1 employee
Turnover: Under 5K
Incubators: Borås INK

Green City Farming Sweden AB

Green City Farming is a trailblazer in the field of hydroponic farming systems, with a focus on large-scale operations that are designed to maximize yields while minimizing costs and environmental impact.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2017
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningHardware
SDG: 2 - Zero Hunger
Type: B2B
Size: 3-5 employees
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: Johanneberg Science Park

Eliq

Eliq is the pioneer in intelligent energy monitoring dedicated to inspire households to fully understand and manage their energy consumption.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2008
Sectors: AgricultureEnergy Management and Storage
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningAutomation
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: B2BScaleup
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: Over 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Varmi Scandinavia AB

Varmi Scandinavia AB develops and markets energy storage solutions where the energy is stored in the form of heat (heat batteries). These are aimed at home-owners to begin with and later to larger houses and for longer periods.

Östergötland
Founded: 2024
Sectors: Energy Management and StorageEnvironment and ResourcesRenewable Energy
Enablers: AI and Machine LearningGreen Funding ModelsHardware
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BB2CNewcomer
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: LEAD

Ecohelix

Ecohelix pioneers sustainable wood-based biopolymers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to plastics for a greener future.

Stockholm
Founded: 2014
Sectors: Construction and Real EstateEnvironment and ResourcesSustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business Models
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2BDeeptechFrontliner
Size: 6-10 employees
Turnover: Under 5K
Incubators: KTH Innovation

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.

Stockholm
Founded: 2024
Sectors: Industry and ManufacturingSustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business Models
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: B2BNewcomer
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: Under 5K

LocalLife

LocalLife has developed a digital platform that combines climate-smart services with behavioral changes and together with real estate, energy and waste companies and municipalities we work to find new ways for residents to live more sustainably.

Stockholm
Founded: 2014
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesRecycling and Waste
Enablers: Digital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: KTH InnovationSting

Organofuel Sweden

Our aim is to solve challenges in society: A resource efficient and sustainable process to enable a green pharmaceutical industry. Increase the use of natural flavor and fragrance and commercialise the patented process for sustainable biofuels.

Västernorrland
Founded: 2015
Sectors: Environment and ResourcesIndustry and ManufacturingSustainable Materials
Enablers: BlockchainCircular Business Models
SDG: 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Type: B2BDeeptech
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: #N/ABizmaker

Modvion

Modular wind power towers in laminated wood – enables higher wind turbines to fully utilize permits, harvesting more energy and reducing cost/produced kwh. In addition, dramatically reducing CO2 footprint.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2016
Sectors: Renewable EnergySustainable Materials
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsHardware
SDG: 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Type: B2BB2G
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/AChalmers Ventures

Bower

Bower’s vision is to make recycling a rewarding no-brainer and create a world free from trash. We’ve developed a world-unique mobile app that rewards recycling of all consumer packaging at regular recycling bins.

Stockholm
Founded: 2015
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: BlockchainSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Extra Large Team (25+ Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Biocompost i Västernorrland

Biocompost provides turnkey solutions for composting organic waste into clean resources. The result is hygienic, nutrient-rich soil improvement products.

Västernorrland
Founded: 2018
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
Enablers: Circular Business ModelsHardware
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 5M - 10M SEK
Incubators: #N/ABizmaker

Forgo

FORGO removes the water and ships the bit that makes it hand wash in a natural powder concentrate. The simple act of removing the water allows for a drastic reduction in carbon emissions. Plus refills are delivered in paper, not plastic.

Stockholm
Founded: 2018
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and Resources
Enablers: BlockchainSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: B2BB2C
Size: Small Group (3-5 Persons)
Turnover: 5K - 1M SEK
Incubators: #N/A

Generation Waste

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.

Västra Götaland
Founded: 2018
Sectors: AgricultureEnvironment and ResourcesFood and Forestry
Enablers: Digital PlatformSustainable Behavioural Change
SDG: 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Type: NewcomersB2B
Size: Small Team (6-10 Persons)
Turnover: 2M - 5M SEK
Incubators: #N/AGU Ventures

CarbonZero

We provide a smarter, more structured way to access, compare, and act on product data in the construction industry—so you can make conscious, cost-effective choices that actually support your project’s environmental and technical goals.

Skåne
Founded: 2020
Sectors: Construction and Real Estate
Enablers: Digital Platform
SDG: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Type: B2BB2G
Size: Medium Team (11-15 Persons)
Turnover: 10M - 25M SEK

Understanding the Categories in the Swedish Climate Startup Map

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.


Sectors


Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Solutions for the production and processing of food, crop cultivation and animal husbandry, and innovations to the forestry industry.

Carbon Capture and Storage

Technologies to capture and store carbon dioxide from the air or exhaust gas for utilization or storage.

Construction and Real Estate

Solutions to improve the construction and building process, and services related to the maintenance and upkeep of existing buildings.

Energy Management and Storage

Solutions to promote energy efficiency, smarter grid systems and energy storage.

Environment and Resources

Solutions to optimize resource utilization and enhance environmental values.

Industry and Manufacturing

New and/or improved innovations to manufacturing processes or products.

Mobility and Transportation

Solutions that enhance efficient transportation such as carpooling, improved vehicles, as well as solutions supporting infrastructure for transportation such as charging infrastructure.

Recycling and Waste

Solutions for the end-of-life treatment for materials not suitable for reuse.

Renewable Energy

Solutions for the production of renewable energy or supporting renewable energy solutions.

Sustainable Materials

Materials designed to be more sustainable than competing products or used to create more sustainable applications (e.g. due to lighter weight).

Wastewater and Water

Solutions to improve water management, from manufacturing to daily use or irrigation, as well as wastewater management.

Other Sectors

Solutions that are not contained in any of the previous sectors.


Enablers


AI and Machine Learning

Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning for enhancing sustainability.

Automation

Automated processes for improved efficiency.

Blockchain and Web 3.0

Distributed ledger technology and its applications for a decentralized web.

Circular Business Models

Alternatives to traditional business models such as sharing and leasing that enhance a more circular economy.

Digital Platform

Information and data sharing structures to enhance sustainability.

Green Funding Models

Innovative funding mechanisms to support sustainable initiatives.

Hardware

Development of new products to meet market demands.

Industry 4.0

Optimization of industry production through advanced technologies.

Infrastructure

Solutions that enable a more sustainable way of life, such as improved grids, charging stations, and induction roads.

Internet of Things

Integration of smart technology to manage appliances more sustainable.

Servicification

Providing software, products, and services as a subscription rather than ownership.

Sustainable Behavioural Change

Solutions to drive behavioural change towards sustainability.

Other

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.


Company Type


B2B

Companies that focus on providing products or services to other businesses.

B2C

Companies that focus on providing products or services directly to consumers.

B2G

Companies that focus on providing products or services to government agencies and public sector organizations.

Climate Action for Developing Countries

Solutions designed to have a positive sustainability impact in developing countries.

Deeptech

Emergent from a research context

Female founder

Companies with at least one female co-founder

Frontliners

Verified solutions with high sustainability impact

Newcomers

Founded within the last two years

Scaleup

Companies with turnover surpassing 20MSEK