Awards & Recognitions

We are proud that our sustainability initiatives have contributed to several awards and recognitions over the years. The awards recognise our commitment to fulfilling our purpose to protect the environment by developing and integrating innovative technology that removes greenhouse gases and toxic emissions. At Daphne Technology, we strive for excellence and are enormously grateful every time our team's extraordinary work is recognised by leading, independent organisations, some of which you can see here. 

2023 - Winner of Swiss Economic Forum Awards

Daphne Technology was voted the top deep-tech company in Switzerland and was honoured with the prestigious Deep-Tech/Life Science Award at the 25th edition of the Swiss Economic Forum. This recognition was received during the leading economic conference in Switzerland, which brought together over 1,300 leaders from diverse domains such as business, science, politics, and the media for two days of active exchange and cross-industry collaboration. Winning this esteemed award further strengthens our commitment to making a positive impact as we continue to pioneer groundbreaking solutions in the deep-tech sectors.

Daphne Technology Wins Deep-Tech/Life Science Category at Swiss Economic Forum Awards

2022 - Elected as one of Top100 Swiss Startups 5 years in a row

Since 2011, Venturelab has organised the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award. The 100 most innovative and promising Swiss startups are picked by a panel of 100 leading investors and startup experts. As a result, being among the TOP 100 Startups in Switzerland has become a seal of approval. Daphne is one of the few startups with this seal of approval five years in a row, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

2022 Award

2021 Award

2020 Award

2022 - Winner of Ocean Solutions Awards at Nor-Shipping

Daphne Technology got elected as one of 4 on the shortlist for the inaugural Ocean Solutions Award at Nor-Shipping 2022. At the Awards ceremony at the Leadership Conference, Daphne Technology was named the winner of the prestigious prize. 

Daphne shortlisted for the Awards night

Daphne Technology wins inaugural Ocean Solutions Award at Nor-Shipping

Photo credit: Nor-Shipping 2022

2021 - Winner of the Maritime Innovation Award at Envirotech for Shipping Forum

Daphne was awarded at the Ceremony of the Conference, winning the Maritime Innovation Award, judged by industry experts.

Daphne wins Innovation Award

RECOGNITIONS

Jul2015

CEO & Founder Dr Mario Michan wins The CERN Entrepreneurship Competition

Feb2021

Selected as a global "5 Top emerging maritime emission reduction solution" by StartUs Insights. 5 Top Emerging Maritime Emission Reduction Solutions

Apr2021

Selected as one of Top 15  StartUps innovating for a more sustainable future with strong growth potential. Earth Day - Top 15 Sustainable StartUps

Jun2022

Selected as one of the top 15 Presenting Companies and Award Winners of the first edition of the Tech Tour Maritime, Trade and Logistics 2022 Programme. Maritime Trade and Logistics by Tech Tour.

Mar2023

Management Team of Daphne Technology, selected as one of twelve fast-growing scale-up founders to participate in Innovaud's LeadiNNg to Scale-Up program.

Mar2023

Daphne Technology selected as one of thirteen high-growth companies to join Scale-Up Vaud in 2023.

Apr2023

Founder & CEO Dr Mario Michan acknowledged by UBS as one of the UBS Global Visionaries.