Ignite Partners Matchmaking 2025 – Session 3

Last days to apply for our next digital matchmaking event on June 11, where Ignite Corporate Partners will be connected in tailored 1:1 meetings with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.

These organizations have confirmed their participation in the event: Boliden, CMPC, Destination Uppsala, EnBW, ICL Group, Liebherr-Hausgeräte, L’Oréal, Norrköping Municipality, Ragn-Sells Group, Region Dalarna, Scania, Skellefteå Kraft, Skogstekniska klustret, Södra, Toyota Material Handling, Uppsala Municipality, and Vattenfall.

Applications for startups close on May 18.

How to Apply for This Matchmaking

1. Review the list of sought-after solutions and technologies below
2. If your startup fits any, log in to Ignite Magic
3. Find the event in the list and click “I want to join”
4. Specify which listed challenges you address in your application
5. If there’s a match for your startup, we’ll notify you in the coming weeks.

The participant organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:

BIOTECHNOLOGY
Novel Technologies for Improved Sustainability of Cosmetics Products

CONSTRUCTION
Collaborative Innovation Platforms for Sustainable Construction Solutions
Digital Traceability Systems for Construction Material Lifecycles
Innovative Wood Construction Materials for Renewable Building
Recycled & Circular Construction Materials

EDUCATION
Tools & Technologies to Support Reading Comprehension

ENERGY
Aggregation Solutions for Distributed Energy Assets (Batteries, E-Boilers & Heat Pumps)
AI-Powered Digital Energy Advisors for Household Efficiency
Carbon Capture, Biochar & Decarbonisation Solutions for Energy & Waste
Flexibility Management Solutions Across the Energy System
Grid IoT Solutions for Monitoring & Diagnostics
Large-Scale Heat Pump Solutions for District Heating
Optimization Technologies for Aggregated Energy Assets
Solutions for E-Fuel Production, Storage & Commercialization
Technologies & Business Models Across the Hydrogen Value Chain
Technologies & Tools for Efficient Wind Power Operation & Maintenance
Waste Heat Recovery & Utilisation from Industrial & Energy Processes

EV
Load Management Solutions for EV Charging Parks

FORESTRY
Carbon Injection Technologies in Wood Decomposition & Crystallization Processes
Cellulose-Based Textile Fibers as Alternatives to Synthetics
Moisture Detection in Individual Wood Logs
Monitoring Time, Location & Flow in Forest Harvesting
Novel Wood-Derived Biomaterials (Lignin, Nanocellulose, etc.)

HOME APPLIANCES
Advanced UI/UX & HMI Solutions for Intuitive Appliances
AI & IoT-Driven Predictive Solutions for Food Storage
Energy Efficiency Solutions for Lower CO2 & Cost Reduction
Ergonomic & Hygienic Design for Intuitive Home Appliance Use
Impact Reduction with Circular Economy & Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Innovative Chilled Food Storage & Preservation Solutions
Noise Reduction & Acoustic Optimization

MANUFACTURING
AI Solutions for Production Lines & Autonomous Operations
Predictive Maintenance Using Smart Sensors & AI Models
Remote Control & Automation for Industrial Operations

MINING
AI Solutions for the Mining Industry
Dust & Iron Tailing Spread Prevention Technologies
Efficient Grinding Technologies for Mineral Processing
Remote Control & Robotics for Mining Operations
Sensor Technologies for Mining Applications
Separation Technologies for Wet & Dry Mineral Processing
Water Treatment & Recycling Solutions for Mining Operations

PACKAGING
Fully Wood-Based Biobased Packaging Solutions

PUBLIC SECTOR
Collaboration & Information-Sharing Tools Across Municipal Departments
Communication Tools to Attract Future University Students
Coordination & Communication Tools Across Schools, Healthcare & Social Services
Innovation Tools for Driving Internal Public Innovation
Platforms for Public Input, Feedback & Idea Management
Solutions to Improve Accessibility in Public Spaces
Smart Solutions for Enhancing Citizen Dialogue
Tailored Support Tools & Services for Neurodivergent Children

RECYCLING & WASTE
AI-Powered Sorting Technologies for Efficient Plastic Recycling
Blockchain Solutions for Material Traceability in Circular Systems
Carbon Transformation into Raw Materials
Circular Procurement Practices to Drive Demand for Recycled Materials
Digital Tools for Transparency & Monitoring in Circular Material Flows
Digital Twin Technologies for Recycling Process Optimization
Flat Glass Recycling into High-Quality Raw Materials
High-Quality Recycled Plastic Pellets for Sustainable Manufacturing
Innovative Technologies for Circular Resource Recovery

SAFETY
Safety Innovations for Manufacturing & Agriculture Environments
Worker Safety with Autonomous Monitoring & Detection Systems

SUSTAINABILITY
Blue Carbon Solutions
Streamlining Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability Data & Article Registries
Automated Transport Data Collection

TOURISM & EVENTS
Digital Tools for Centralized Community Activity Calendars
Frontline Staff Information & Communication Tools (User-Friendly Platforms, Tailored Messaging, Training, etc.)

WASTEWATER
Integrated Resource Recovery from Wastewater
Nitrogen Recovery Technologies for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
PFAS Removal Solutions for Water Decontamination

Important information for startups

It is important that you indicate which of the challenges you target when you apply to this matchmaking session. Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will get any matches at this event. This event is exclusive for startups established in Sweden.
Your participation is funded by Vinnova (referred to as “Verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation, covering the cost of the matchmaking process (Customer Validation Sprint). The funding allocated will be 15,000 SEK per “sprint” (i.e., each facilitated customer meeting). Participants will be required to sign a consent form allowing Ignite Sweden to receive this funding.
Click here to read more about this funding