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.

Our software automates the creation of 3D worlds for simulation. This enables faster, cost efficient and tailored development of autonomous vehicles

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.

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.

Improvin’ is a climate performance platform helping agri-food companies measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own value chain. At scale.

ConcretePrint’s business concept is to develop 3D printers for additive printing of concrete structures. The printers are designed to be mobile when it’s moved from each construction site to the next and can be used in a fixed installation.

RecoMended is a company specializing in efficient and automate textile restoration services, offering a comprehensive solution for various industries. Their focus is on enabling enhanced reuse and enable circular business models for their customers.

ProptechCore helps Real Estate owners/managers/developers to accelerate the energy optimization and decarbonization journey with an open AI and data platform.

Raymond has developed the state of the art solar roof – “Smart Solar Roof” and win the award Solenergipriset 2022 (best solar installation in Sweden) and Red Herring Global 100 (one of the 100 hottest tech company in the world).

Recap provides flexible and customized energy services to the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector. The client only pays for the energy they use reducing their energy cost without having to make any upfront capital investment.

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.
Envigas AB specializes in converting organic residuals, particularly from the forestry and wood industries, into high-quality BioCarbon and energy through advanced pyrolysis processes.

Datia is a climate fintech company on a mission to empower investors’ transition to sustainable finance, serving asset managers, wealth advisors and tech platforms.

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.

Sakofall Energi is an enabler of solar parks in Central Sweden with a focus on Västerbergslagen. We locate attractive land and make it ready for construction “RTB, ready-to-build”.

QLEANTAB makes every day products that do less harm, to us and our planet. We’ve started with provably eco-friendly, sustainbly made cleaning products for home and commercial use.

Material Exchange is transforming the way the fashion industry sources materials by building the best fashion sourcing team in the industry who, utilizing our software, helps brands make smarter, more sustainable choices in a fraction of the time.

Our energy storage system BLESS™ is equipped with a fully integrated energy management system and the intelligent net zero analytics technology. It’s an indispensable solution for businesses willing to reach net-zero while having financial control.

Greenco Tech AB develops advanced energy solutions, focusing on efficient heating, cooling, and hydrogen storage for a sustainable future.

SWATAB is Swedish company with a focus on a sustainable society. With the patented product DIRO, SWATAB can offer everyone an opportunity to wash and clean completely without chemicals.
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