Swiss Prime Site Start-up Accelerator Programme: Empowering startups for sustainable innovation

29.11.2024 16:00, Rita Longobardi

Swiss Prime Site (SPS), Venturelab's industry partner and one of Europe's leading listed real estate companies, supports innovation in the proptech sector. The already 24th edition of the Start-up Accelerator Programme presented an exclusive opportunity for innovators. The program's experienced management and industry experts have drawn up proofs of concept tailored to boost startups dedicated to industrial asset optimization, AI-driven process automation, and digital energy assessments for buildings.

Achieving net zero by 2050 is a significant undertaking and innovation is crucial to achieving carbon neutrality. It's no surprise that startups have a unique role to play. Last week, in the 24th edition of the Swiss Prime Site Start-up Accelerator startups were driving towards net zero.



The Programme saw intense competition, with over 70 companies submitting applications. The finalists—Norm Technologies, AssetOS, and Ailean—each demonstrated solutions aimed at improving energy management and environmental performance in various sectors.


Victor Wolff Casado (Digital Project Manager at SPS), Gian Reto à Porta (Founder of Norm), Matthias Falk (Co-Founder of AssetOS), Matthias Erhart (Co-Founder and CEO of AssetOS), and Stefan Steiner (Co-Managing Director at Venturelab)

Norm Technologies was named the winner for its innovation. The company provides a critical tool for the construction and real estate industries by determining the energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, and refurbishment potential of buildings, offering intuitive energy performance certificates through a web app verified by experts and algorithms, and enabling accurate energy analysis and area calculation using 3D models embedded in actual terrain.

"The program was an excellent experience for us: It allowed us to gather useful feedback in a short period and present our offering to the relevant stakeholders. I wish more programs were structured as efficiently as this one," highlighted Gian Reto à Porta Founder of Norm.

The Swiss Prime Site Startup Accelerator is a platform for emerging companies to showcase their innovations in sustainability and receive the support needed to scale their solutions. For Norm Technologies, the prize represents a significant opportunity to refine its technology, expand its reach, and make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change.

"Having founded AssetOS in October 2024, we were thrilled to receive an early invitation to the SPS Accelerator program, a prestigious event in the PropTech space. Being selected as one of the top three startups gave us an incredible opportunity to collaborate with the team through four weeks of intensive workshops, which were invaluable for refining our product. We’d like to thank Venturelab for organizing this outstanding event!" added Matthias Erhart, Co-Founder and CEO of AssetOS.

With the support of the accelerator's network and resources, Norm Technologies is well-positioned to continue its efforts in redefining the built environment, reducing energy usage, and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Keep an eye out for the next Swiss Prime Site Start-up Accelerator Programmes.