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Bioelectrix wins national pitch competition at Innovation Night
More than 600 participants gathered in Uppsala as Innovation Night returned for its second edition. Around 40 innovative companies showcased their solutions, while eight startups from across Sweden competed in the national Disruptor of the Year pitch competition. Following the final pitches and an audience vote, Bioelectrix was named the winner, taking home the title…
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Veltio Pharma wins the SKAPA Prize in Uppsala County
UIC company Veltio Pharma has been awarded the SKAPA Prize in Uppsala County for its innovative technology, which could help address an important challenge in drug development. The SKAPA Prize recognizes innovative entrepreneurs with strong growth potential and the ability to contribute to sustainable societal development. Veltio Pharma is developing a resource-efficient formulation platform based…
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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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Space company Nobula3D receives the SKAPA Prize for its new technology
Space company Nobula3D, led by CEO and founder Chunxin Liu, has been awarded this year’s SKAPA Prize in Stockholm County. The company is being recognized for its innovative technology for advanced 3D printing in glass. Since this spring, Nobula3D has also received support for its continued development through the national space incubator ESA BIC Sweden. The SKAPA Prize recognizes innovative entrepreneurs with strong potential for growth and the ability to contribute to sustainable societal development. Nobula3D has developed a patented method for 3D printing advanced glass structures with a laser in…
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AI drives growth for Uppsala-based 46elks
Tech company 46elks was founded back in 2011, but the startup spirit remains, and the company is a natural part of Uppsala’s startup scene. It was also through this ecosystem that the company first came into contact with UIC. The company provides services for users looking to integrate automated communication, such as SMS and voice services, into their applications. Its services are popular among developers. Johannes Ridderstedt, the company’s founder, is an expert in the field and has likely played an important role in shaping…
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UIC and AstraZeneca Launch Collaboration to Strengthen Life Science Startups
Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC) and AstraZeneca have entered into a collaboration that gives startups and growth companies within the UIC network the opportunity to participate in the AstraZeneca Nordic Exchange Mentoring Program. Through the program, entrepreneurs gain access to AstraZeneca’s global network of experts in drug development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, AI, digital health, and commercialization. Increased access to industry expertise …
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From lab to commercialization – NitroCapt scales up
Ten years after the company was founded, NitroCapt is taking an important step on its path towards commercialization. Having previously developed its technology in its first in-house lab at Ultuna Campus, the company has now moved to Boländerna in Uppsala, where it is operating a pilot plant with a capacity of 100 kilowatts. The next step is a full-scale 600-kilowatt plant, with the goal of beginning commercial fertilizer sales in 2027–2028. When Gustaf Forsberg founded NitroCapt, he understood that developing the technology, securing funding and building a plant of their own would take time. What he had not anticipated was just how important the surrounding ecosystem would be…
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New multi-million initiative to connect Swedish tech companies with the defence sector
To strengthen the link between civilian innovations and the needs of the defence sector, several of Sweden’s leading innovation environments have joined forces in TACTIC, a new initiative that has been awarded SEK 35 million in funding, including support from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket). “The best solutions do not always…
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UIC enters partnership with Swedish American Chamber of Commerce San Diego
The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego (SACC San Diego) and Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC) and have established a new ecosystem partnership focused on strengthening innovation collaboration between Sweden and the United States. The partnership will support Swedish startups and growth companies, by facilitating international connections, knowledge exchange and access to one of…
