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From entrepreneur to business coach – Sofi Franzén coaches Jocky towards its next stage of growth
When Sofi Franzén founded the event agency Eventyr more than 30 years ago, she was 23 years old and had far more drive than experience. Since then, she has helped build companies, develop an entire industry, and made the journey from entrepreneur in a small Swedish company to co-owner of the Nordic region’s leading event…
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Magstrom grows with a customer-centric approach and sights set on the global market
When Jonas Listenius, CEO of Magstrom, walks through the company’s premises, it is clear that the company has come a long way from its early startup phase. Magstrom operates in areas including hydropower and provides innovative technology designed to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the service life of generators and large industrial motors. Today, Magstrom…
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Three Innovative Startups Accepted into Local Accelerator Program
Waste monitoring, extending the shelf life of crops, and cultural event bookings – three new companies from very different industries have been accepted into UIC Accelerate. They will now receive professional support aimed at helping them grow both faster and smarter. Through UIC Accelerate, the companies receive tailored support from experienced business coaches, investors, and…
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Eight Startups ready for growth – companies building the future
Eight innovative companies have been accepted into the spring cohort of UIC Build, UIC’s business development program for startups ready to take the next step in their growth journey. The selected companies span a wide range of industries, including AI platforms, sustainable logistics, psychological treatment, and social innovation. Together, they demonstrate strong diversity and a…
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UIC Build helps startups scale – meet the entrepreneurs shaping the future of business
From AI and environmental technology to biotechnology and DNA-based nature analysis – several promising startups have been accepted into UIC Build, the business development program for companies ready to scale up. This autumn’s cohort points the way toward a smarter and more sustainable future. Their innovations challenge the status quo and shape tomorrow’s solutions. UIC…
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New Startups Explore the Road to Market
A new group of entrepreneurs has joined UIC Discover, UIC’s business development program designed for early-stage startups with innovative ideas. Delivered primarily online, the program offers personalized business coaching and flexible learning. The selected startups reflect a strong diversity of ideas – spanning AI, healthtech, sustainability, neurodiversity, e-commerce, and next-generation logistics. New business ideas get…
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Arendra grows sustainably with support from UIC Accelerate
Building a company is not just about having a strong idea, but about developing it with the right support. UIC Accelerate helps growth companies expand quickly, sustainably, and strategically through coaching, expert support, and networks that make a real difference. For Arendra, which aims to change how Swedish workplaces approach health and responsibility, the collaboration…
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Uppsala Company’s Idea: Measuring Fish Catches in Real Time with AI
The Uppsala-based company Fisköga hopes, with the help of AI technology, to transform and improve the fishing industry. A method is now being developed to measure catches in real time, where the information goes directly from the vessel to various stakeholders.“The information about the catch will be very precise and transferred in real time automatically,”…
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Readily – a brilliant example of how a company can grow quickly and sustainably
Taking the step from idea to finished company can feel both overwhelming and lonely. But for many innovators, UICs accelerator has become the factor that makes all the difference. One of them is Liza Löf, founder of Readily, which develops instrument-free rapid diagnostics for infectious diseases. Liza and Readily’s journey is an example of how…
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Innovative food platform wins hearts in local startup competition
The winner of this spring’s digital startup competition and UIC Demo Day is developing a platform to support home cooks across the globe. UIC Demo Day is organized by Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC), the business incubator for Uppsala County, and aims to give startups a chance to showcase their business ideas. Visitors are invited to…
