Join the Boost My Startup Challenge and Scale Your Impact!
Boost My Startup Challenge is a competition open to Swiss startups active in the areas ofconstruction, environment, energy, water, logistics, mobility or real-estate. It is organized by the UBSGrowth Advisory, a competence centre for fast-growing companies, as well as WSP, a leadingengineering consultancy with numerous projects and customers in Switzerland and internationally. 💡 You are […]
Terasol has just completed its first round of financing
Fundraising for living, resilient soils in the face of climate change. Terasol SA, a company whose focus is soil protection and regeneration, has just completed its first round of financing. The young Vaud-based start-up has convinced investors of the strength of its techical expertise and capability for innovation. Following a capital increase totalling one million […]
Synhelion fuels first car with solar gasoline
Swiss cleantech company Synhelion has fueled a car with solar gasoline for the first time ever – a global first for road transportation. The 1985 Audi Sport quattro, part of the AMAG Classic car collection, became the first vehicle in history to run on solar gasoline produced at Synhelion’s industrial-scale plant DAWN in Jülich, Germany. […]
15 Years, 15 Faces : A community that innovates, transforms and inspires
In June 2025, CleantechAlps is celebrating 15 years of commitment to promoting clean technologies (cleantech) and sustainability in Western Switzerland. Founded in June 2010 on the initiative of the French-speaking cantons, the platform has established itself as a key player in the Swiss and European cleantech landscape. For the past 15 years, CleantechAlps has been […]
CleantechAlps: 15 years of commitment to sustainability and Swiss cleantech
In June 2025, CleantechAlps will celebrate 15 years of commitment to promoting clean technologies (cleantech) and sustainability in Western Switzerland. Founded in June 2010 on the initiative of the French-speaking cantons, the platform has established itself as a key player in the Swiss and European cleantech landscape. A look back at the last 15 years […]
Solar Impulse Pioneer Awards 2025
Calling all sustainability pioneers! The Pioneer Awards are back! The Pioneer Awards by, our partner, the Solar Impulse Foundation celebrate organisations driving the ecological transition by implementing Efficient Solutions across various sectors. Who can apply? Why participate?🏆 Gain industry recognition and validate your commitment to sustainability.📣 Exclusive speaking opportunities for finalists at the Pioneers Forum […]
Watts Up? - A call for projects looking for innovative energy solutions
EnovArk, in collaboration with The Ark Foundation and OIKEN, is launching its first call for projects Watts Up?. The aim of this initiative, open to the international community, is to develop and support innovative solutions capable of responding to concrete challenges related to energy networks. The winning solution will benefit from a testing ground, personalised […]
Voting is now open for the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2025!
The public vote for the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2025, the benchmark competition for young companies in our country, is officially open. Until July 20, you have the opportunity to support your favorite startup among the most innovative young Swiss companies. If you have a LinkedIn account, you have a vote, and it can […]
800 MWh of renewable electricity per year with an agrivoltaic installation in Aargau
800 MWh of renewable electricity per year with an agrivoltaic installation in Aargau Energie 360° is building an agrivoltaic solar installation on a cherry orchard in Leuggern (AG) in collaboration with its partner Insolight. Agrivoltaics promotes the growth of these delicate fruits while producing a remarkable amount of solar energy – around 800 megawatt hours […]
DePoly raises $23 million to accelerate sustainable plastic recycling
DePoly, based on the Energypolis Campus in Valais and supported by CleantechAlps since its inception, has secured a total of $23 million in initial financing. MassMutual Ventures, along with other investors, joined its second round, which has just closed. This new investment of around 9 million will enable the Valais-based company, voted Switzerland’s most promising […]
