Chromafora
Chromafora is an innovative Swedish cleantech company that have unique purification technology and patented methods to remove heavy metals and PFAS from polluted water, and to extract valuable metals for recycling.
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Chromafora is an innovative Swedish cleantech company that have unique purification technology and patented methods to remove heavy metals and PFAS from polluted water, and to extract valuable metals for recycling.

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.

Clearwell Europe AB is a water purification company that believes we all have a stake in effective water stewardship – to use water in a more equitable, sustainable and beneficial way.

Nodon find and calculate construction solutions that suit your project. By comparing the emissions from different construction alternatives, climate-smart choices can be made at an early stage and throughout the entire construction process.

Qoitech aims to revolutionize the way companies are optimizing energy consumption of their battery driven products. Energy Optimisstion for Iot / battery driven devices.

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.

Plant’s software helps construction and property companies calculate and reduce climate impacts from construction projects.

Simply No Waste aims to solve nutritional deficiencies by elevating food ingredients and nutraceuticals from food waste streams using modern extraction technologies to extract natural micro-nutrients and bioactive compounds.

HEJMAS Agrifibre Technologies transforms farming field waste into industrial pulp via a patented process that emits 88% lower CO2, uses 80% less fresh water, consumers 70% lower power/time, and doesn’t use any sulfide/chloride chemistry to process.

Hydroyal, manufacture the key component of electrolyzers, membrane electrode assembly (MEA), in large-scale. Their unique MEA is composed of eco-friendly and inexpensive materials and improves stack efficiency with high hydrogen purity and electrolyzer-friendly conditions (low KOH concentration)

Bright’s platform can handle different types of energy services. Everything from electricity trading, electricity networks and district heating to broadband, water & sewage, or why not waste management?

Discover Jord’s innovative solution to remove and reuse CO₂ from the atmosphere using photosynthesis, a natural process that has sustained Earth for billions of years, now refined and accelerated.

We develop apps with a focus on gamification social innovation and sustainability. Our way of working with sustainability is to prioritize projects that have a positive impact on society.

Angry Camel is a leading provider of high-functional premium chickpea protein isolate optimized through a clean extraction process.

KASI Technologies provides fleet owners with a way to reduce their emissions and save money on fuel consumption, through patented technology.

Hypex Bio Explosives Technology AB develops and supplies nitrate-free explosives for mining and construction, aiming to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency.

Smena has developed a 2D nanostructured material with unique sensing and catalytic properties based on the abundant natural mineral Molybdenite (MoS2).

Edgy Veggie is a Malmö-based start-up that produces good, smart and sustainable seitan-based alternatives to meat! Eddy Veggie is founded by a group of happy and hungry food enthusiasts who have worked with food all our lives.

Every piece is produced on demand by local tailors, inviting the customer into the process. Not only does this mean no unnecessary production, no waste, no unfair working conditions, and supporting your local community.
Swedish Hydro Solutions provides environmentally sustainable water treatment solutions for large volumes, utilizing cost-effective technology based on biodegradable agents.
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