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.

The plant-based industry can solve critical challenges when it comes to climate change, sustainability, and health. Melt & Marble’s technology can be an enabler for the industry by providing the best and tastiest fats for consumers and the planet.

imogo is a textile machinery company which has developed a new sustainable textile dyeing process based on digitally controlled spray application. The company’s process saves 90 percent water, chemistry and energy compared to traditional jet dying.

Mounid is creating an algae ink for textiles, collaborating with textile companies to push the transition towards a more sustainable, circular textile industry with reduced climate footprint.

Cellcomb Cleantech Solutions take overall responsibility and contribute to being able to manage resources in a sustainable way, both environmental, financial and human. We develop products for short-term use focusing on hygiene, comfort and safety.

Einride designs, develops and deploys technologies for freight mobility. By building grids powered by the intelligent platform Einride Saga, electric and autonomous fleets, charging infrastructure and connectivity networks — a resilient shipping future is unlocked.

Bröllopsbruket is Sweden’s largest meeting place for brides-to-be and used wedding dresses. With us you can find new and used wedding dresses from the collections of recent years, at a favorable price.

FarmUp is a marketplace for locally produced food that helps food producers find customers. FarmUp has channels to consumers, grocery stores, restaurants, school kitchens and hospitals.

PlantVation develop and deliver cultivation technology to the forestry industry. Our main product is a big scale, fully automated vertical cultivation system that pre-cultivates seedlings in a closed environment and provides year-round production.

Our carbon accounting software provides companies with automated climate reports directly through their bookkeeping as a first step towards reducing emissions. Our calculations are based on the GHG protocol.

Airpelago provides the electric distribution industry with efficient end-to-end inspections of linear infrastructure. Our core service is to capture data and turn it into actionable data.

INNOVENTUM has developed two hybrid systems that produce renewable energy from both sun and wind. The solar and wind power package is the hybrid system DALI PowerTower, and its other hybrid solution is GIRAFFE, which has won great prizes over the years.

Spritju is a B2B platform for trading Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), offering enhanced traceability and transparency for energy sources using AI, blockchain, and machine learning.

Atium’s reusable filter technology enables selective removal of mercury from water, in a more effective and sustainable way than ever before.

We take advantage of the changes in the energy market to create profitable and sustainable deals on investments in renewable energy on behalf of our customers.

Eneryield is developing machine learning methods for intelligent analytics of power quality, capable of classifying and finding the root-cause of power quality events giving the necessary information to take action and mitigate disturbances

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.

Adsorbi AB develops bio-based materials from Nordic forests that efficiently capture and store air pollutants.

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.

Introducing a new era of sustainable marine transportation with self-stabilizing, electric powered hydrofoil systems with a speed, range and comfort beyond what is possible today.
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