Ignite Partners Matchmaking 2026 – Session 2

Last days to apply for our next digital matchmaking of 2026 on April 22, where Ignite Corporate Partners will be connected in tailored 1:1 meetings with top-notch startups from Sweden and Norway with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.

The organizations have confirmed their participation in the event include Lab7 by Aramco, L’Oréal, Mölnlycke Health Care, Skellefteå Kraft, Södra, and Toyota Material Handling.

Applications for startups close on March 25

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:

ADVANCED MATERIALS
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies
Material Innovation for Advanced Textile Fibers & Hybrid Structures

BATTERIES
Circular Battery Lifecycle Solutions (Reuse, Second-Life & Recycling)

BIODIVERSITY & ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Acid Sulfate Soil Treatment & Management Solutions in Construction Projects
Alpine Land Rehabilitation & Revegetation Solutions
Efficient & High-Quality Biodiversity Habitat Survey Solutions
Invasive Species Monitoring & Control Solutions

COSMETICS
Next-Generation Alternatives to Core Skincare Ingredients
​​Skin Longevity & Biological Aging Solutions
Transdermal Delivery Technologies for Active Ingredients​​

DATA CENTERS
Low-Loss Power Delivery Architectures for AI Data Centers
Grid-Interactive UPS Systems for Data Center Demand Response

ENERGY
High-Speed Manufacturing of Structural Carbon Fiber Composites
Long-Duration Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies

FORESTRY
AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Forestry and Industrial Equipment
Biochar for Soil Enhancement and Carbon Sequestration
Lignin Upcycling for Sustainable Industrial Applications
Optimization & Traceability Solutions

HEALTHCARE
Next-Generation Wound Care Materials & Dressings
PFAS-Free & Sustainable Medical Materials
Wound Prediction & Prevention Solutions

INDUSTRY
Advanced Sensor Technologies for Predictive Maintenance
AI and Machine Learning for Large-Scale Sensor Data Processing
AI-Driven Computer Vision for End-to-End Production Process Optimization
AI-Powered Customer Insight & Predictive Decision Support Solutions
AI Models for Industrial Equipment Fail in Production
LLM Integration & Generative AI Solutions for Industrial Workflow Optimization
Sustainable Circular Materials for Industrial Product Manufacturing

MINING
Advanced Treatment for Produced and Mining Wastewater
AI-Enhanced Mineral Exploration and Deposit Modeling
Energy-Efficient Industrial Desalination for Mining Operations
Next-Generation Rare Earth Separation Technologies
Universal Lithium Extraction Across Brine and Hard Rock

RECYCLING
Biomass Fly Ash Recycling & Environmental Management Solutions
Wind Turbine Component & Composite Material Recycling Solutions

SAFETY
Worker Safety with Autonomous Monitoring & Detection Systems

Important information for startups

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will get any matches at this event. This event is exclusive for startups established in Sweden and Norway.
The participation of Swedish startups is funded by Vinnova (referred to as “Verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of startup innovation, covering the cost of the matchmaking process (Customer Validation Sprint). The funding allocated will be 20,000 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