{"id":11201,"date":"2025-04-09T23:26:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uic.se\/?p=11201"},"modified":"2025-04-10T11:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:52:23","slug":"local-startups-honored-during-record-breaking-spring-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/local-startups-honored-during-record-breaking-spring-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Local startups honored during record-breaking Spring Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UIC\u2019s annual Spring Celebration brought together nearly 300 guests this year to recognize the region\u2019s most promising startups and fast-growing companies. Prestigious awards were presented to innovative businesses with the potential to create meaningful global impact. Among the highlights, two companies were named UIC Selected, LF Uppsala awarded the Sustainability Prize, Nordea granted Travel Scholarships to two companies, Brann presented the Technology Award, and the Per Bengtsson Scholarship recognized the best team.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Over 300 guests gathered at Norrlands during UIC\u2019s Spring Celebration to honor innovative entrepreneurs<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Record-Breaking Attendance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UIC\u2019s Spring Celebration reached a new milestone, with over 300 registered guests, including representatives from the business community, startups, investors, students, and key players in the innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representatives from Uppsala Municipality, one of UIC\u2019s owners, attended to support the development of future businesses and celebrate Uppsala Innovation Centre\u2019s achievement earlier this year\u2014securing a spot on the prestigious Financial Times<\/em> and Statista ranking of Europe\u2019s top incubators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards with a Lasting Impact<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Nordea Travel Scholarship winners are Lea Cares<\/strong> and Cellda<\/strong>. Lea Cares has developed an innovative technology that enables localized release of silicon and calcium, enhancing collagen growth. Cellda has created an advanced image analysis tool for cancer diagnostics. Each company received a 25,000 SEK grant to support their international business expansion. Lea Cares<\/strong> is planning a trip to the prestigious “Cosmetic 360” trade show in Paris to exhibit and present its technology in a global context. Cellda<\/strong> is preparing to attend the “European Congress on Digital Pathology” to showcase its product and the results achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Brann\u2019s Technology Award<\/strong> went to Fisk\u00f6ga<\/strong>, a company developing a unique measurement system for fishing vessels. Their AI-powered system uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically analyze fish catches onboard and report real-time data to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with monitoring regulations.
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The LF Uppsala Sustainability Prize<\/strong> was awarded to NitroCapt<\/strong>, whose groundbreaking technology aligns with the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals. NitroCapt has developed a fossil-free method for producing mineral fertilizers, significantly reducing environmental and climate impact.
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The Per Bengtsson Scholarship<\/strong> was awarded to Readily<\/strong>, a company providing rapid and accessible diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases. Their goal is to make diagnostics widely available. Readily was recognized for building a strong, dedicated team with a shared vision and the ability to create a sustainable organization, with continuous growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Next Generation of scaleups \u2013 UIC Selected<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two companies, BioCell Analytica<\/strong> and Xertified<\/strong>, were named UIC Selected<\/strong>, an exclusive designation awarded to startups with high innovation potential, driven teams, and strong growth prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n