{"id":6332,"date":"2022-06-24T07:51:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uic.se\/programs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:37:52","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Business development programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Find the right business development program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At what stage are you with your business idea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have an idea. Maybe you’ve already formed a team. Or you are already in the starting blocks, and will soon be starting your entrepreneurial journey. We have business development programs for every step of your journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add good collaborations for expansion into Europe, or reach out with ideas for outer space, and you understand that UIC is for you. Below you can see our offer. If you are not sure of the actual status of your idea, check here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are also welcome to contact one of us<\/a> and we will guide you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our business development programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Start up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UIC Discover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UIC Discover<\/strong> is there to help innovative business ideas that want to move forwards. You get to work, mainly online, on developing your idea and ensuring it has the conditions for success. Also, you get to identify and segment customers to test your idea on them.

To participate in UIC Discover, you do not need to have registered a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Begin your journey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Develop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UIC Build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UIC Build<\/strong> is for ideas that are ready for the next level. The program is aimed at those of you who already have an initial business model but need some help in moving forwards.

Maybe financing, a bigger network or a more efficient organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Develop your company<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Scale up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UIC Accelerate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UIC Accelerate<\/strong> <\/strong>is the place for innovative ideas that are ready to scale up operations in Sweden or to become established on an international market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wants to see you succeed so UIC does not take any shares, and those who are accepted to the UIC Accelerator will receive an investment-offer of
SEK 600,000 from Linn\u00e9a Capital<\/a>.
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Defense Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Military Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many innovations in AI, cybersecurity, drones, and advanced sensors have direct relevance for the defense sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual-use technologies enable market opportunities in both civilian and military sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter outer space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ESA BIC Sweden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESA BIC Sweden<\/a> is the Nordics’ first space incubator and is run by UIC, ABI, Ideon and Innovatum. The program, ESA BIC Sweden, is for you who have an innovative idea based on space-based technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swedish Scaleups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swedish Scaleups<\/a> is a collaboration between incubators and science parks in the M\u00e4lardalen region. Get access to development support, funding opportunities, internationalization etc.
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Support for Deeptech\/Life Science<\/h2>

Is your business idea based on research, specialized technology, has a long time to market, and requires significant capital? Are you running a Deeptech company, for example, in the pharmaceutical, medical technology, healthtech, materials technology, space, or environmental technology industries?<\/strong>
If so, we have developed a tailored program with additional support for you. To access the Deeptech modules, you need to participate in one of our business development programs…<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spring party 28\/4 2026<\/h4>\n

Uppsala Saluhall <\/p>\n

15:00-18:00 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Innovation Stable Sessions: From Two-figure deals to Seven-figure deals – Lessons in startup sales from the founders of Papershive<\/h4>\n

Innovation Stable <\/p>\n

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Innovation Night 22\/9 2026<\/h4>\n

Uppsala <\/p>\n

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“Without UIC, we would never have been where we are today. They have helped us all the way from an initial idea to a finished product. We can really recommend you who run a business to apply for one of UIC’s programs!\u201d – David Fagersand, CEO and co-founder, Indicio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Advantages of being a UIC company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strong connection to business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of UIC’s biggest advantages is our strong partner network, a collection of competent companies that help us and all our UIC companies in several ways. You meet them as lecturers and inspirers in our programs and at our events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you become a UIC company, you will also get access to unique offers that help you and your idea towards your goals and dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Funding support and tips for startups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Financing assistance and other financial benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you apply and are accepted to one of our programs, you will receive a login where you will have access to more substantial information. Tools and opportunities to post your own news on uic.se and more. There are tips on how to find different types of external financing and there you can apply for financing via Vinnova’s cheques. If you and your idea are accepted to the UIC Accelerator, you will be offered SEK 500,000 from Linn\u00e9a Capital. Get in touch with us and we’ll tell you more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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