About & Contact
Learn about our mission and meet our team.
About Ignite Sweden
Ignite Sweden is a non-profit organization that aims to foster innovation and accelerate commercialization by connecting startups to large companies and public organizations.
Since its inception in 2017, Ignite Sweden has connected over 1,900 startups with 450+ established organizations from both the private and the public sector, resulting in more than 788 collaborations and business opportunities.
Ignite Sweden is a subsidiary of SISP – Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, and was developed and established by the incubators and science parks Kista Science City, Minc, LEAD, Sahlgrenska Science Park, Sting, Things and Uminova Innovation. Ignite Sweden is funded by Vinnova – Sweden’s innovation agency and the private and public sector.
The Ignite Mission
Our core mission is to make it easier for Swedish startups to connect with their first large customer and accelerate their growth. Startups across Sweden —and around the world— have the potential to positively impact the ability of both private and public sectors to innovate. By collaborating, they can address today’s challenges more efficiently and affordably than working independently. However, connecting with each other can often be challenging.
This is where Ignite Sweden comes in. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening connections between our vibrant startup scene, established companies, and public organizations to foster commercial collaborations.
We do this by matching the right startup with the right organization based on an assessment of their specific needs and challenges. We then facilitate their first meeting and provide support to both parties, increasing the likelihood of a successful business partnership.
The Ignite Team
Ignite Sweden is backed by a team of innovation experts located across the country, from Malmö in the south to Umeå in the north. Committed to our mission, they work diligently to ensure startups receive the support necessary to successfully commercialize their solutions.

Elijah Aldana
Head of International Projects

Arwin Zendehrokh
Project Manager & Key Partner Manager Corporates

Fredrika Germundsson
Project Manager & Key Partner Manager Corporates

Vanessa Ware
Key Partner Manager Public Sector

Yasmine Morrison
Startup Partner Manager (Parental Leave)

Francisco Alomia
Acting Startup Partner Manager

Michell Hanna
Digital Product Owner & Project Manager
The Ignite Coaches
Our coaches are experienced professionals with entrepreneurial backgrounds and deep industry knowledge. They support startups in turning potential into real business by offering tailored guidance on everything from presentation skills to pricing strategies.
The Ignite Board
Our Board consists of representatives from startups, corporates, public entities, and the innovation ecosystem from across the country.






















