The technology fund is a climate policy instrument of the Swiss federal government and was established in the CO2 Act of 23 December 2011. Companies that develop and commercialise marketable innovations designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote the use of renewable energy and conserve natural resources can apply for a loan guarantee of up to CHF 3 million. The guarantees are issued to banks and other suitable lenders and cover up to 100% of the loan. The fund’s offering is primarily aimed at innovative Swiss start-up firms or SMEs. The favourable terms of the guaranteed loans will enable them to bring their pre-tested technology to the market or expand their range of customers after market introduction. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of their technological suitability as well as the financial capacity of the applicant and then referred to a guarantee committee for approval. https://www.technologyfund.ch/
Location: Switzerland, Zurich
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2014
Portfolio 139
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| - | Oceansafe ... | oceansafe.co | - | Switzerlan... |
| - | Ecorobotix | ecorobotix.com | $80.4M | Switzerlan... |
| - | milKit | milkit.bike | $1.63M | Switzerlan... |
| - | Boostbar | boostbar.ch | - | Switzerlan... |
| - | MaxWell Bi... | mxwbio.com | $4.52M | Switzerlan... |
| - | Solaxess S... | solaxess.ch | - | Switzerlan... |
| - | digitalSTR... | digitalstrom.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Algrano | algrano.com | - | Switzerlan... |
| - | eCarUp AG | ecarup.com | - | Switzerlan... |
| - | ennos sunl... | ennos.ch | - | Switzerlan... |
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Mentions in press and media 39
| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.12.2024 | Hive Power's Bold Leap: Transforming Europe's Energy Landscape | In the heart of Europe, a revolution is brewing. Hive Power, a Swiss company, is at the forefront of this energy transformation. With a fresh €3.5 million investment, they are poised to scale their innovative solutions across the continent.... |
| 17.12.2024 | Hive Power secures fresh funding to scale European expansion | Based in Manno, Hive Power is a pioneering provider of advanced smart grid solutions aimed at enhancing the integration of renewable energy and electric vehicles into intelligent power networks. Within a few years, Hive Power has formed st... |
| 10.12.2024 | Fueling Innovation: How Loan Guarantees Propel Green Startups Forward | In the world of startups, funding is the lifeblood. For those aiming to tackle climate change, it’s even more critical. The Technology Fund in Switzerland has stepped up, offering loan guarantees of up to CHF 3 million. This initiative is a... |
| 04.12.2024 | Loan guarantees enable ten startups secure growth funding | The Technology Fund offers loan guarantees of up to CHF 3 million to startups and SMEs to develop and commercialize marketable innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote the use of renewable energies and conserve natural res... |
| 17.10.2024 | EasyGov and REPIC: Two Innovations Shaping Swiss Business Landscape | In the heart of Switzerland, two initiatives are transforming the way businesses operate. EasyGov and REPIC are not just acronyms; they represent a shift towards efficiency and sustainability. These programs are like two sides of a coin, ea... |
| 16.10.2024 | Swiss startups tap into new CHF 500k REPIC Rollout grants | REPIC (Renewable Energy, Energy and Resource Efficiency Promotion in Developing and Transition Countries) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, reflecting on its positive impact in promoting sustainable development worldwide by su... |
| 19.06.2024 | Technology Fund welcomes new startups | The Technology Fund offers loan guarantees of up to CHF 3 million to startups and SMEs to develop and commercialise marketable innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote the use of renewable energies and conserve natural res... |
| 05.12.2023 | Loan guarantees to fuel cleantech solutions | |
| 06.07.2023 | In the fight against climate change: Technology Fund backs more startups | |
| 09.05.2023 | USD 52 million to power Ecorobotix Rapid Expansion |
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