Matchmaking-arkiv | Ignite Sweden

At the digital Sweden–France Startup Matchday 2025 on December 3, French corporations will have the opportunity to engage with Swedish startups and explore potential business opportunities together.

More information coming soon!

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.
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 is 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

At the digital Sweden–Germany Startup Matchday 2025 on December 3, German corporations will have the opportunity to engage with Swedish startups and explore potential business opportunities together.

More information coming soon!

Important information for startups

Startups are key to the industry’s shift toward sustainable production!

Ignite hosts an in-person matchmaking session on October 9 in Södertälje, offering an excellent opportunity for established companies to explore potential collaborations with Swedish startups at the forefront of the green industry.

What’s in it for established companies?

Discover innovative startup solutions for sustainable production
Connect in-person with seven Swedish startups working to shape the future
Each startup is carefully matched to your specific needs and goals

The matchmaking will take place as part of Science Week + Sveriges Innovationsriksdag 2025, a unique event focused on Sweden’s competitiveness and innovation policy, held in Södertälje from October 7–9. More information about the event here.

Applications for corporates close on August 22
Applications for startups close on September 7

Important information for startups

It is important that you indicate which of the challenges you target when you apply to this matchmaking session. The list will be available a week before applications for startups close. 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

Unlock global opportunities with Singaporean companies!

The digital Nordic Singapore Innovation Day offers cutting-edge startups and scaleups from Estonia, Finland and Sweden the chance to explore collaboration opportunities with leading companies from Singapore.

These corporations have confirmed their participation in the digital event: CapitaLand, CDL, Flex, Mitsui Chemicals, SP Group, and ST Engineering.

To be selected, startups must demonstrate the following:

Scalability: A solution or technology that is easy to integrate into existing infrastructure and practical from a logistical standpoint.
Sustainability Impact: The ability to measure outcomes such as energy savings, emissions reduction, and improvements in circularity.
Technical Maturity: A solution that is pilot-ready or already at a commercial stage.

Applications for startups close on July 22.

This event is organized and financed by SISP – Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Ignite Sweden, Vinnova, Business Finland and Startup Estonia in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), SGInnovate, and Business Sweden.

How to Apply for This Matchmaking

Review the list of sought-after solutions and technologies below
If your startup fits any, log in to Ignite Magic
Find the event in the list and click “I want to join”
Specify which listed challenges you address in your application
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 FUNCTIONAL & SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
– Bio-based isocyanates and polyols for coatings, adhesives, foams
– Dust-repellent coatings for photovoltaic panels
– Functional composites with thermal resistance, self-cleaning, moisture-repellent features
– Novel polymers and additives (e.g. bio-based, recyclable, biodegradable)
– Radiative cooling surfaces and paint systems

BUILT ENVIRONMENT & SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
– Computer vision and robotics for building monitoring, maintenance, automation
– Energy efficiency & renewable energy technologies, including solar & battery storage, smart HVAC & lighting systems, and grid-interactive building technologies
– IoT, sensor networks, and predictive maintenance solutions for building systems
– Proptech innovations: lifecycle optimization, regulatory compliance, social integration

SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS
– Hygienic, high-durability furniture for special needs schools, healthcare environments, correctional facilities, and cleanrooms
– Mitigating dust & heat accumulation on solar panels to improve energy yield
– Radiative cooling technologies integrated into buildings for passive load reduction

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 Estonia, Finland and Sweden.
Swedish startup 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 is 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. (Note, only for Swedish startups)
Click here to read more about this funding

Startups from Sweden and Québec will have the chance to engage with corporates seeking innovative cleantech and cross-industry solutions during this new edition of the Sweden–Canada Startup Matchday.

Corporate participants include companies such as A2A, Agnico Eagle, Boliden, Electrolux, General Motors, Mölnlycke Health Care, Port de Trois-Rivières, Scania, Södra, and Volvo Fortum.

Please note that Swedish startups will be exclusively matched with Canadian corporates, and Quebecois startups will be exclusively matched with Swedish corporates, as this tailored matchmaking aims to foster connections between the two countries.

This event is organized by Ignite Sweden and Québec Tech.

Applications for startups close on June 22

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 Quebéc.
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 is 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. (Note, only for Swedish startups)
Click here to read more about this funding

Last days to apply for our next digital matchmaking event on April 10, 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: A2A, Alfa Laval, Boliden, CMPC, E.ON, ICL Group, Liebherr, Mölnlycke Health Care, SAAB, Sandvik, SBAB, Södra, and Toyota Material Handling.

Applications for startups close on Wednesday, March 19.

How to Apply for This Matchmaking

Review the list of sought-after solutions and technologies below
If your startup fits any, log in to Ignite Magic
Find the event in the list and click “I want to join”
Specify which listed challenges you address in your application
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:

ENERGY
Control of Conditional & Flexible Power Grid Connections
Efficient Green-Field District Heating Production & Distribution
Smart Grid Monitoring & Damage Detection for Disaster Response

FINANCE & BANKING
Customer Behavior Analytics for Personalized Banking
Structured Data Integration and Automation

FORESTRY
AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Forestry and Industrial Equipment
Biochar for Soil Enhancement and Carbon Sequestration
Enhanced Understanding of Forest Wood Inventory
Fire Risk Reduction in Harvesting Operations
Nighttime Harvesting & Operations Management
Optimized Planning of Harvesting Operations & Machine Movements
Thin Plywood Laith Materials & Methods for Thickness Reduction

HOME APPLIANCES
AI & IoT-Driven Predictive Solutions for Food Storage
Advanced UI/UX & HMI Solutions for Intuitive Appliances
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

HR
Demand and Workload Adaptation Solutions for Workforce Optimization

LOGISTICS
Innovative Battery Technologies for Electric Trucks
Optimized Energy Management for Logistics

PACKAGING
Eco-Friendly Packaging Strategies for Waste Reduction and Recycling Enhancement

PULP
Accident Prevention & Safety Solutions for Pulp Mills
Acoustic & Noise Control for Pulp Mill Operations
Industrial Odor Control Solutions for Pulp Mills
Lignin Upcycling for Sustainable Industrial Applications

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTIES
Simulation Tools for Property and Energy Management

WAREHOUSE
Advanced Solutions for Store and Warehouse Tracking
Climate Impact Reduction Solutions for Warehouse Operations
Computer Vision Innovations for Security, Goods & Localization
Predictive & Optimization Solutions for Warehouse Operations

Important information for startups

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

Review the list of sought-after solutions and technologies below
If your startup fits any, log in to Ignite Magic
Find the event in the list and click “I want to join”
Specify which listed challenges you address in your application
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

Apply to join this digital matchmaking session on September 25, where Ignite’s Corporate and Public Partners will be connected in tailored 1:1 meetings with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.

More information coming soon!

Important information for startups

Apply to join this digital matchmaking session on November 12, where Ignite’s Corporate and Public Partners will be connected in tailored 1:1 meetings with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.

More information coming soon!

Important information for startups

On the first digital matchmaking session on February 19, Ignite’s Corporate and Public Partners will be connected in tailored 1:1 meetings with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.

Please note, applications for this matchmaking are closed.

Important information for startups

It is important that you indicate which of the challenges you target when you apply to this matchmaking session. The list will be available a week before applications for startups close. 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 is 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