Minesto
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.
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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.

Our vision is to become the first carpooling service for Swedish commuters that actually works and that makes a measurable impact through reduced environmental impact.

Our purpose is to re-think efficiency in marine transportation to radically push the performance boundaries of electric boats and ships.

Recycla is Sweden’s largest recycling platform, providing people and businesses with cost-effective solutions to all their recycling needs. By leveraging a digital deal process, Recycla enables more waste to be correctly recycled.

Our mission is to offer environmentally friendly cooling units and heat pumps and to spread knowledge about natural refrigerants and energy efficiency. We fight for a better climate by offering sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.

BoMill develops and markets advanced sorting solutions to reduce waste and optimize the use and value of grains. Its patented technology allows accurate sorting, based on the internal properties of each individual kernel.

2D fab has developed a process for extracting graphen from graphite. The unique production process is energy efficient, flexible and environmentally friendly. This makes it possible to offer graphene at a competitive price.

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.

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.

EVLR International AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, develops and manufactures sustainable solutions like FibreStrap, a patented paper cable tie designed to replace plastic cable ties across various industries.

Modular Cycling develops, builds and installs innovative low-carbon active mobility infrastructure solutions.
By replacing asphalt with wood, we provide a healthier product both for people and the earth.

A unified Data Platform for managing water & climate risks in LICs, leveraged by manual in-situ measurements, mobile- & cloud tech and satellite observations.

We develop two products for the lighting industry. A renewable wax from pine oil to replace fossil paraffin wax and a new material that can replace aluminium, plastic and glass in various applications.

Blixt develops technologies that enables software control of electricity and create the spark for an entirely new shift in energy. Our critical components will accelerate the transformation to sustainable, all-electric technologies world wide.

Pharem´s mission is to develop efficient water treatment solutions. The applications provide effective means of removing hazardous organic pollutants in water environments.

DiPP-R was founded as a spin off from Smarter Mobility. In 2020 we filed our patent application for an electric power system and power management system for an electric powered vehicle with a battery in a cargo box we call DiPPER.

Ecobloom is an AgriTech startup working on developing AI-powered crop monitoring system for indoor farms. Exobloom´s solution helps enabling farmers to optimise their food production process, reduce costs and eliminate crop waste.

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.

Gordian helps charging point operators and logistics companies to make better investment planning decisions for charging infrastructure and accelerate the green and electric transition of the global transport sector.

Lignoflow has developed a patent-pending technology for the processing of lignin to produce scalable bio-based materials for a sustainable future. Lignoflow Technologies AB is a spin-off company from Stockholm University.
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