This guide provides specific support for energy and environment startups to foster innovation and grow their business. Below you can find specific questions and answers under each category by clicking "show questions". We have collected the most relevant resources from across Switzerland specific to energy and environment startups. Feedback and inputs welcome!
The Swiss energy and environment business sectors are complex and diverse. A start-up needs to have a strong understanding of the current policies and regulations, as well as the relevant innovations evolving in the sector. Furthermore, prizes in the sector highlight best practices where the sector is heading.
Show questionsWhat prizes are available for energy and environment innovation?
What are the latest Swiss energy and environment innovations?
Where can I find out more about Swiss energy news, policy, and regulation?
Is there any specific support for female founders?
Energy and environment start-ups have unique funding needs, considering, for example, strict regulatory frameworks, large-scale technology development, or risk-adverse markets, as compared to other Swiss start-ups. Here we focus on targeted funding and investors who understand the development dynamics of the energy and environment sectors.
Show questionsWhere can I find an overview of funding opportunities?
Is there an overview for energy innovation support programs?
Where do I find investors interested in energy and environment innovation?
Where can I get funding for energy and environment projects?
Collaboration partners and a strong network are more essential compared to other sectors, for energy and environment start-ups. There are a range of potential partners, networking events, co-working hubs and other ways to become visible in the sector.
Show questionsWhat are the important Swiss energy networking events?
Where can I find social and impact entrepreneurs?
Are there energy-specific business hubs?
How can I find partners to collaborate with on energy projects?
How do I get more visibility in the Swiss environment & energy community?
Whether sooner or later, there is often a need to expand energy and environment start-up activities outside of Switzerland to capture new markets, reach customers, access financing, or develop new products. As a critical moment, this step often needs additional support.
Show questionsHow do I expand my business?
How do I find co-workers or employees?
How can I learn from other Startups?
Alongside the evolving energy and environment business sectors, Swiss researchers have been active players in defining the future of these sectors. Covering topics such as energy market design, economic feasibility studies, or collaboration models, research can offer insights for new businesses.
Show questionsWhere can I learn about Swiss research in energy?
How can my startup work together with researchers?
Information about environmental research.
There are plenty of offers across Switzerland to support entrepreneurs to get their business idea off the ground. Here we present a selection of the top offers, as well as energy and environment specific coaching and training sessions. Note that some courses are planned with set times in-person or online, and others are available continuously online
Show questionsWhat are possible support, training and coaching programmes for startups?
Are there energy-specific business hubs?