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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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Experienced entrepreneur takes growth companies to the next level
Maria Mattsson Mähl is an entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in building successful companies across multiple industries. Creating societal impact has been a consistent thread throughout her career. She now joins UIC as a Business Development Manager and Head of the UIC Accelerate program, where she will support innovative growth companies in scaling…
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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 Continues to be ranked by the Financial Times – among Sweden’s leading incubators
Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC) is once again included in the Financial Times ranking Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2026. In this year’s list, which includes 180 incubators and accelerators from across Europe, UIC ranks among the four leading incubators in Sweden. Rankingen, som tas fram av Financial Times i samarbete med Statista, baseras på en oThe…
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The Swedish Air Force and UIC enter strategic partnership for defence innovation
The Swedish Air Force and the business incubator UIC, Uppsala Innovation Centre, have entered into a unique partnership agreement to develop and strengthen Sweden’s military capability. Through this collaboration, UIC becomes part of the Swedish Armed Forces’ ambition to better leverage Sweden’s world-leading civilian innovation ecosystem. The partnership aims to lower the barriers for groundbreaking…
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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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How the accelerator helps companies grow and expand
Running a company is a challenging journey, but with the right business coach by your side, the path becomes both clearer and more sustainable. UIC’s accelerator offers structured yet flexible support where companies choose their own coach, shape their own strategy, and gain access to valuable networks in capital, customers, and industry knowledge. Within the…
