The search for Sweden’s next great tech company continues – and this year, NyTeknik makes one of its key stops in Uppsala during Innovation Night on September 24. This means that Uppsala is officially one of the selected destinations on the 33-list national tour 2025. Innovation Night is organized by UIC, Uppsala Innovation Centre, together with 11 organizations from Uppsala’s innovation support system.
— That Innovation Night is part of the 33-list national tour is a clear recognition of the innovation power, competence, and collaboration that exists in Uppsala. It confirms our position as one of Sweden’s most dynamic innovation environments, says Niclas Stjernberg, CEO at UIC.
The 33-list is NyTeknik’s annual ranking of Sweden’s most promising young tech companies – startups with the potential to transform their industries, and perhaps even the world. Throughout the year, NyTeknik visits Sweden’s leading innovation hubs to discover groundbreaking companies – and Uppsala has now secured a spot on this prestigious tour.
— Innovation Night is a direct result of Uppsala’s successful collaboration model – where academia, business, the public sector, and the innovation ecosystem work closely together to support entrepreneurs. It’s precisely this structure that allows ideas to gain real momentum here, and we are proud to showcase it through a joint event, says Niclas Stjernberg.
Part of a Bigger Picture
Uppsala is already an important hub for entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and innovators. With Innovation Night, the region is taking another step forward, creating a national meeting ground attracting participants from across Sweden and the Nordics. During the evening, NyTeknik will be on site to meet startups – some of which may very well end up on this year’s list, to be announced in December.
— This is a golden opportunity for startups to build networks, gain visibility, and open doors to future investments and collaborations. Our hope is that even more people will recognize the vast opportunities in our region, continues Niclas Stjernberg.
Several companies supported by UIC have over the years secured a spot on the 33-list. It is therefore only natural that Uppsala is one of this year’s tour stops. On stage during Innovation Night, some of these companies will share their journeys and be interviewed live. Among them: Helios Innovations, Graphmatech, AirForestry, Magstrom, PaperShell, and Cemvision.
— The program highlights the breadth of disruptive solutions emerging at the intersection of health, space, industry, and society. This is an event for everyone curious about Sweden’s most exciting startups – to understand how innovation becomes reality and how we can all play a role in driving it forward, concludes Niclas Stjernberg.
On the Agenda at Innovation Night 2025
- Side events – tailor your experience
Choose from ten parallel activities, ranging from panel discussions, mini-hackathons, and innovation expos to sessions on financing, team-building, patent strategies, and what it takes to build a successful innovation ecosystem. - NyTeknik and the 33-list live on stage
Meet selected entrepreneurs from NyTeknik’s prestigious 33-list. They will share their startup journeys, lessons learned, and practical advice. On stage: Magstrom, Helios Innovations, and PaperShell. - Pitch Competition: Disruptor of the Year
Startups from across Sweden compete live in front of an audience and jury. The winner will receive 100,000 SEK and the title Disruptor of the Year. Applications are open for Swedish startups with bold ambitions. - Startup Exhibition – the future in practice
Discover innovative solutions from selected startups and scaleups – from battery-powered agricultural machinery and AI-driven environmental monitoring to breakthrough cancer therapies and diagnostic tools. - Investor Meetings – turning meetings into opportunities
VCs and business angels meet startups during an exclusive pre-event mingle. Startups also have the opportunity to book individual meetings with investors and stakeholders throughout the day. - Final Dinner and Award Ceremony
The evening concludes with dinner, where the finalists pitch one last time – and the winner of Disruptor of the Year is chosen live by the audience. We’ll also hear inspiring company stories from AirForestry and Cemvision.
An Event for the Future
Innovation Night offers an afternoon and evening filled with inspiration, pitches, discussions, networking, and celebration. It’s a meeting place for both new ideas and established players – and this year, a proud part of the national tour that gathers Sweden’s most groundbreaking startups.
Location: Central Uppsala – with main stages at Norrlands Nation and Saluhallen
Date: Wednesday, September 24. Side events: 13:00 – 17:30. Dinner: 18:00 – 21:00
More information and registration: Visit InnovationNight.se
The event is organized by UIC, Uppsala Innovation Centre, together with Uppsala’s innovation actors: Almi, Connect, Drivhuset, Uppsala University Innovation, Uppsala University Invest, SLU Holding, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Uppsala Municipality, Uppsala Tech, Region Uppsala, and STUNS. The event is made possible with support from our main sponsors – Världsklass Uppsala, Brann, and Uppsala Municipality.
Read NyTekniks article (in Swedish): 33-listan 2025: Jakten på Sveriges nästa stora startup har börjat