{"id":12318,"date":"2026-04-29T09:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uic.se\/?p=12318"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:57:36","slug":"award-winning-startups-and-audience-favorites-in-focus-as-uic-spring-party-brought-together-uppsalas-innovation-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/award-winning-startups-and-audience-favorites-in-focus-as-uic-spring-party-brought-together-uppsalas-innovation-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Award-winning startups and audience favorites in focus as UIC Spring Party brought together Uppsala\u2019s innovation scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1a0eff7f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:68%\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Yesterday, more than 300 entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and innovation stakeholders gathered at Saluhallen in Uppsala for this year\u2019s UIC Spring Party\u2014an established meeting place to celebrate local successes and highlight the companies shaping the future. During the afternoon, three companies were appointed UIC Selected, and several awards were presented to innovative startups with the potential to make a global impact.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1772\" height=\"1181\" src=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf:AngelicaKlang - UIC Spring Party\" class=\"wp-image-12313\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5004618023485947;width:566px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg 1772w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0372-FotografAngelicaKlang-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photos: Angelica Klang. <em>Over 300 guests gathered at Saluhallen during the UIC Spring Party to celebrate innovative entrepreneurs.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the event, LF Uppsala presented the <strong>Sustainability Award<\/strong>, Brann presented the <strong>Tech Award<\/strong>, and the <strong>Per Bengtsson Award<\/strong> recognized the best team. In addition, three new companies were appointed <strong>UIC Selected<\/strong>\u2014a mark of quality highlighting some of the most promising companies that have participated in UIC\u2019s business development programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aurora Innovation<\/strong> \u2013 developing solutions to enable smarter and more accessible healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NitroCapt<\/strong> \u2013 advancing sustainable fertilizer production through electrified processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PixlBio<\/strong> \u2013 transforming cutting-edge research into real-world applications in drug development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awards were presented to successful companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several awards were presented by UIC\u2019s partners, recognizing companies that have demonstrated strong innovation, team strength, and growth potential within their respective fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LF Sustainability Award:<\/strong> AmmoniQ \u2013 developing sustainable ammonia production using air, water, and electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Per Bengtsson Award (Best Team):<\/strong> Northern Waves \u2013 enabling advanced manufacturing of microwave components through additive manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brann Tech Award:<\/strong> Flox Intelligence \u2013 developing AI-based solutions to prevent wildlife accidents and protect critical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12303\" src=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf:AngelicaKlang - UIC Spring Party - BRANN\" class=\"wp-image-12303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0942-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brann tech Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"12301\" src=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf:AngelicaKlang - UIC Spring Party - LF\" class=\"wp-image-12301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0810-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LF &amp; AmmoniQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"12309\" src=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf:AngelicaKlang - UIC Spring Party - Per Bengtsson\" class=\"wp-image-12309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A0903-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Per Bengtsson &amp; Northern Waves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major new features this year was that companies from the <strong>UIC Build<\/strong> business development program showcased their innovations on site for the first time. Visitors had the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs directly and vote for their favorite in the newly introduced <strong>People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>People\u2019s Choice Award:<\/strong> <strong>Afterimagery AB<\/strong> \u2013 developing an innovative treatment method to reduce trauma-related flashbacks using game-based solutions, with a focus on long-term outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf:AngelicaKlang - UIC Spring Party - Afterimagery AB\" class=\"wp-image-12305\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015018980029708;width:581px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uic.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/476A1010-FotografAngelicaKlang.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fotograf: Angelica Klang. Foto: Afterimagery tar emot publikens pris.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This new format created strong engagement and helped highlight the next generation of startups at an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a new venue at Saluhallen and growing interest, the UIC Spring Party continues to strengthen its role as a key meeting place for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A significant part of UIC\u2019s success is built on collaboration with external partners from the local business community. By sharing their expertise in areas such as legal, finance, IP, and marketing, they provide valuable insights and support to UIC companies. LF Uppsala and Brann have long been partners to UIC and contribute essential expertise to the companies.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-startup-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ed928ac9177f68937f30edd951c3f05\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swedishscaleups.se\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/om-oss\/partner\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"6318\"><strong><em>UICs partners offer expert advice to startups<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button_pinkish\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/news\/\">Read all news from UIC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, more than 300 entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and innovation stakeholders gathered at Saluhallen in Uppsala for this year\u2019s UIC Spring Party\u2014an established meeting place to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":12314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"mb":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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