The new project Scale-Able offers corporates the unique opportunity to be matched with innovative scaling companies from Estonia, Finland, and Sweden, all equipped with cutting-edge solutions and technologies.
Join us for the second Scale-Able Matchday in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 18-19. The event theme is Energy and Green Transition and the program includes a workshop, networking mingle, and a matchmaking session where corporates will meet up to seven scaling companies carefully selected, based on their innovation challenges.
Scale-Able Matchday is organized by Ignite Sweden, Norrköping Science Park, SISP, Technopol and Business Turku and funded by the Interreg Central Baltic Program.
Applications for corporates close on April 18
Applications for scaling corporates close on May 31
Please note, preliminary time
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.
Your participation in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps. Please note that startups established outside Sweden are exempt from this process.
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In the fourth edition of this matchmaking, Swedish startups will have the chance to connect with leading Indian companies, focusing on solutions within smart cities and health.
The participating corporates include Baxter, Cyient, EKA Mobility, Infosys, and Tata Power. Find out what they are looking for below.
This digital matchmaking is arranged as part of the Sweden India Innovation Initiative in collaboration with Ignite Sweden, NASSCOM Center of Excellence, Business Sweden, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Sweden India Business Council (SIBC). It is funded by Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency.
Applications for startups close on March 3
The participant organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:
- Energy storage
- Energy distribution
- EV charging
- Healthtech & Medtech
– Pharmaceuticals
– Therapies
– Renal care
– Surgery
– Front line care and care solutions
- Medical IoT
- Renewable energy
- Smart mobility
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 in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps.
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The third European AI Startup Matchday offers a fantastic opportunity for corporates to meet in-person innovative startups from Sweden, Germany and France. This startups, featured on the European AI Startup Landscape, are developing the latest AI solutions for a wide-range of sectors. Learn more about the European AI Landscape here.
In addition to the matchmaking session, you will also be able to share best collaboration practices with other corporates and explore the local innovation ecosystem.
This event is arranged by Ignite Sweden, AI Sweden, appliedAI, Hub France IA, and Minc, and funded by Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency as part of the Swedish, French & German Innovation Initiative.
Please note this matchmaking session is only open for startups featured on the European AI Landscape.
Applications for corporates and public organizations close on February 29.
Applications for startups close on March 11.
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.
Your participation in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps. Please note that startups established outside Sweden are exempt from this process.
Click here to read more about this funding
In the fourth edition of the Sweden-Canada Startup Matchday, Quebecois and Swedish corporates will have the chance to digitally meet startups developing innovative solutions for the bioeconomy, forestry and mining sectors.
This event is organized by Ignite Sweden and Startup Montréal in collaboration with Business Sweden, SISP – Swedish Incubators and Science Parks, and Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency, and it is part of the Sweden-Canada Innovation Initiative.
Applications for corporates close on March 29
Applications for startups close on April 12
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.
Your participation in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps. Please note that startups established outside Sweden are exempt from this process.
Click here to read more about this funding
At the last Ignite Members Matchmaking Session of the year, Ignite Corporate & Public members are matched with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.
Please note, preliminary time
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 in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps.
Click here to read more about this funding
Do you have a specific challenge that could be addressed with an innovative startup solution? The Ignite Members Matchday on May 16 offers an excellent opportunity for corporates to explore potential collaborations with Swedish startups.
This matchmaking event provides the chance to meet with up to seven startups, either in-person in Luleå or digitally. These startups will be carefully selected to align with your specific innovation challenges.
In addition to the matchmaking session, you can maximize your participation by attending SISP’s annual conference, Sveriges Innovationsriksdag, and the Demo North Summit, both taking place in Luleå during that week.
This matchmaking session is organized by Ignite Sweden as part of Sveriges Innovationsriksdag.
Applications for corporates and public organizations close on March 15
Applications for startups close on March 26
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 in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps.
Click here to read more about this funding
Last days to apply for the first online member-only matchmaking event of the year on February 21, where Ignite Corporate & Public members are matched with top-notch startups with novel solutions for their innovation challenges.
These organizations have confirmed their participation in the event: A2A, Boliden, CMPC, Destination Uppsala, Deutsche Telekom, Domstolsverket, EnBW, E.ON, Folksam, Kavli, Liebherr, L’Oréal, LVMH, Manpower, Mölnlycke Health Care, Stockholm Exergi, Södra, Toyota Material Handling Europe, WEG and Vattenfall.
Check below the full list of solutions and technology the participating organizations are looking for!
Applications for corporates and public organizations close on January 17
Applications for startups close on January 24
The participant organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:
CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTIES
Integrated Building Redevelopment Innovations
Management Solutions for Third-Party Companies
Predictive Maintenance Solutions for Road Infrastructure
Remote Control & Integration of Heat Pumps for Optimized Building Heating
Road Construction Quality Monitoring
Value Creation in Building Connectivity Utilizing Sensor Data and Active Control Units
COSMETICS
Advanced Skincare & Anti-Aging Technologies
Advanced Skin Diagnostic & Personalization Technologies
AI for Biological Discovery of Actives, Pathways and/or Characterization
Eco-Friendly Material Innovations
Innovations for the Microbiome of the Skin (e.g., Diagnostic Tools & Advanced Sequencing Technologies)
Novel Molecules Based on Green Chemicals & Bioprocesses for Consumer Goods
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Innovative Battery Technologies for Electric Trucks
Integrated EV Charging Infrastructure Management & Energy Source Integration
Local EV Charging Network Expansion Solutions
ENERGY & ELECTRICITY
Aggregation & Optimization of Energy Assets
Battery Energy Storage System Optimization
Decentralized Electricity Solutions
District Heating Emission Reduction, Optimization & Network Management
Drought and Extreme Event Solutions for the Hydroelectric & Thermoelectric Sectors
Integrated Energy Ecosystem
Low CAPEX Solutions for Agrivoltaic Applications
Optimized Energy Management for Logistics
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Climate Impact Reduction Technologies for Warehouse & Mining Operations
Eco-Friendly Packaging Strategies for Waste Reduction and Recycling Enhancement
Lithium Batteries Collection, Treatment & Raw Material Recovery
Sustainable Agriculture Technologies & Methods
Urban Sustainability & Environmental Impact Reduction
FOOD
Food Loss Innovations in Food Production
Innovative Food Packaging Solutions to Reduce Environmental Impact from Plastic (Biodegradability, Recyclability & Reusability)
Plant-Based Food Innovations (Colonial & Cooled)
Reduction of Electricity and Water Consumption in Food Production
FORESTRY
Automated Allocation Optimization for Simultaneous Wildfires
Business Models for Life Enrichment in the Forest Farm
Forest Fire Simulation and Prediction Technologies
Innovative Circular Ash Waste-to-Resource Solutions within Forestry
Smart Forest Management
HEALTHCARE
Digital Twin Simulation
Generative AI for Medical Records
Innovations for Pain Management
Risk Assessment & Predictive Diagnosis in Healthcare and at Home
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
Appliances’ Circularity Enhancement
Digital Technologies for Enhancing Wine Experiences, Cooking Skills, and Nutritional Choices
Ecological Materials
Energy Efficiency Improvement
Lifespan Expansion Through Repairability
Novel Techniques & Technologies for Optimizing Food Storage
Predictive Maintenance for Fault Detection
Smart Solutions e.g. Adaptive Cooling, Intelligent Control, or Smart Home Integration
Tools for Big Data Analysis
HR
Demand & Workload Adaptation Solutions for Workforce Optimization
Employee Engagement Solutions Connected to Sustainability and Wellbeing
Employee Health & Safety Enhancement Within Production Facilities
Multi-Channel Contact Classification & Support Solutions for Operational Teams
Warehouse Personnel Recruitment & Retention
Other innovative solutions within HR
INDUSTRY, HEAVY INDUSTRY & PRODUCTION
Advanced Solutions for Store and Warehouse Tracking
Automation and Robotics in Goods Picking
Computer Vision Innovations for e.g. Security Goods & Localization
Data-Driven Operations Technologies for Heavy Industry, e.g., New Datasets Generation, Smart Cameras, Sensor Fusion, and Enhanced Connectivity
Digital Twin Technology or Software for Production Flow Optimization
Energy and Water Consumption Monitoring & Reduction in Industrial Plants
Operational Parameters Measurement Technologies for Heavy Industry, e.g., Chemical Concentration, Vibration, Temperature, pH & Material Characteristics
Predictive & Optimization Solutions for Warehouse Operations
LEGAL SECTOR
AI Solutions within Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Big Data Analysis
Educational Solutions for Accelerated Microlearning
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AI-Driven Solutions for Enhanced Corporate & Customer Services
Connectivity & Network Solutions for Improving User Experience
Disruptive Technologies for Home Experience & Entertainment
TOURISM & EVENTS
Automated Database & Online Sources Search Tools
Littering Prevention for Event Attendees, from Behavior Change to Waste Management Infrastructure
WATER
Evolving Water Supply Challenges
Repair Procedure Optimization for Water Systems
Remote Inspection & Safety for Hazardous Environments in Water Systems
Water Infrastructure Assessment & Leak Detection
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 in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. The funding will be 17,000 SEK per participating company.
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The fourth edition of the Sweden-Brazil Startup Matchday on September 12 offers Brazilian corporates the possibility to explore collaboration opportunities with Swedish startups.
At this matchmaking event, corporates will have the chance to digitally meet up to seven handpicked startups developing solutions within sustainable mining, life science, sustainable cities, bioeconomy, energy, industry 4.0, new materials and more.
This matchmaking is organized by Ignite Sweden in collaboration with Business Sweden, CISB, the Embassy of Sweden in Brasilia, SISP, and Vinnova as part of the Sweden-Brazil Innovation Initiative.
Applications for corporates close June 30
Applications for startups close on August 9
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 in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps.
Click here to read more about this funding
Unlock the potential of scaleup-corporate collaborations!
The Scale-Able project is hosting its initial matchmaking event on January 30-31 in Norrköping, bringing together international corporates with dynamic scaling companies from Estonia, Finland, and Sweden.
The impressive lineup of world-leading corporations includes Elisa, Elomatic, Fortum, Lunden Food, Royal Caribbean Group, SAAB, SEB Pank, Siemens Energy, Skanska, Stena Metall, Thermory, Torun Ousukaappa, and VDL.
Check below the full list of solutions and technology the participating organizations are looking for!
Applications for startups and scaleups close on Thursday, November 30
January 30: Workshop & networking
January 31: Matchmaking session
The participant organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:
CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTIES
Circular Economy
Digital Solutions
Energy Efficiency
New Building Materials
ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
Alternative Energy & Energy Generation
Biodiversity
Carbon Capture & Removal
Green Materials
Flexibility & Demand Response
Renewables
SECURITY
AI for Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Home Security
WASTE & RECYCLING
Additive Manufacturing
Automated Waste Sorting
From Biomass to Product
From Waste to Product
Industrial Waste-water Treatment & Utilization
Safety within the Recycling Industry
OTHER
Data Visualization for Decision-Making
Generative AI for Automation
High Precision Machinery
Information Logistics for Smart Infrastrcuture
IoT
New Ways of Working
About The Scale-Able Project
SCALE-ABLE is a new project designed to establish a sustainable service that empowers scalable companies to enhance their growth potential through corporate collaborations. Its objective is to unlock the underused potential that can be achieved through cross-border systematic matchmaking and collaboration between corporations and scaling technology companies from Estonia, Finland, and Sweden.
The project consists of four workshops and tailored matchmaking events that will be held across the participating countries. The unique matchmaking method developed by Ignite Sweden will be utilized to align companies.
The SCALE-ABLE project is driven by Ignite Sweden, Norrköping Science Park, and SISP – Swedish Incubators and Science Parks (Sweden), Tehnopol (Estonia), and Business Turku (Finland). This 2.5-year project is funded by the European Union’s Central Baltic Interreg Programme 2021–2027.
Important information for startups and scaleups
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.
Final call for all innovative medtech startups interested in meeting healthcare organizations!
Join us at Medtech Matchday on February 6 in Gothenburg at an in-person event where private companies and the public healthcare sector come together to discuss the implementation of medical technology and its efficient scalability in international markets.
MATCHMAKING SESSION
The event kicks off with a matchmaking session where innovative Swedish medtech startups will have the chance to connect with organizations including Alfa Laval, AstraZeneca, Bonnier Healthcare, Capio, Johnson & Johnson, Karolinska University Hospital – Circle of Life Science, Mölnlycke Health Care, and Wellspect.
The matchmaking aims to explore possibilities for collaboration and innovation together. Check below the full list of solutions and technology the participating organizations are looking for! It is important that you indicate which of the challenges you target when you apply to this matchmaking session.
Applications for the matchmaking session close on December 17. Click here to apply.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will get any matches at this event. This event is exclusive for startups established in Sweden.
CONFERENCE
The event will continue during the afternoon with a conference designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, disseminate insights, and enhance networking opportunities. The program includes keynote speakers and engaging roundtable discussions, focusing on topics such as the integration of medtech innovation and strategies for scaling up and internationalization.
Please note that you can join the conference even if you don’t participate in the matchmaking session.
Click here to register for the Medtech conference
Medtech Matchday is organized by Medtech4Health, AstraZeneca’s A.Catalyst Network, GoCo Health Innovation City, Ignite Sweden, SISP, Sting, and Swedish Medtech, in collaboration with EIT Health, GU Ventures, KI Innovations, LEAD, Medeon, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska Science Park, SmiLe Incubator, Umeå Biotech Incubator, and Uppsala Innovation Centre.
The participant organizations in the matchmaking session are looking for startups with these innovative solutions:
- 3D-Printed Technology and Eco-friendly Single-Use Products for Pharmaceutical Development
- AI Applications for Coding and Segmentation in Healthcare
- AI Applications for Translation and Programming Optimization
- AI Solutions for Augmentation and Staff Support in Healthcare
- AI Solutions for Process Efficiency in Healthcare
- Centrifuge Technology Innovations
- Development and Optimization of Biotechnological Tools and Processes
- Digital Solutions for Diagnostic Support and Decision/Process Assistance
- Digital Solutions for Healthcare Professionals’ Training and Information Support
- Digital Solutions for Treatment Facilitation, inc. DTX and Self-Care Solutions for Behavioral Change
- Digital Therapeutics and Remote Monitoring Solutions Supporting Care Processes and Patient Pathways
- Digital Tools and Solutions for Hospital-at-Home and Advanced Homecare
- Digital Tools for Pre-operative and Post-operative Care Pathways
- Energy Harvesting Technologies for Medtech Applications (exc. batteries & RFID)
- Home Wound Care Facilitation Technologies & Services for Patients and Relatives
- Innovations in Infection Prevention and Antibacterial Materials for Advanced Bowel and Bladder Continence Care
- Innovations Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Single-Use Plastic MedTech
- Life-Enhancing Solutions, from Vision Restoration and Mobility Aid, to Surgical Technologies
- New Technologies and Innovations for Bowel and Bladder Continence Problems
- Pediatric Home Healthcare Solutions Collaboration at Karolinska: Unlocking Innovations with Startups
- Pharmaceutical Measurement Technologies
- Process Technologies for Fluid Processing, Filtering, and Separation
- Predictive Patient Risk Technologies Utilizing Accessible Patient Data and Biomarkers
- Single-Use Medical Biosensors for Measuring Temperature, pH, Moisture, etc.
- Smart Medicine for Pharmaceutical Development
- Solutions for Digital Mental Healthcare
- Solutions for Digital Rehabilitation
- Solutions for Pediatric Home Healthcare
- Tissue Assessment Models and Technologies for Dermis and Hypodermis
- AI for Research Optimization
- AI in Biologics and Pathology
- Business Process Optimization Tools
- Data Science for Molecular Selection
- Enhanced Research Tools and Techniques
- Generative AI for Content Analysis, Synthetic Images, and Text Processing
- Regulatory Compliance Automation
- Solutions for Advanced Therapeutic Development
- Technological Innovations in Medication Delivery
Important information for startups:
Your participation in the matchmaking is made possible by the funding we receive from Vinnova (referred to as “verifieringsmedel” in Swedish) to support the commercialization of your innovation. Upon receiving confirmation that your startup has been matched with a corporate or public organization, our team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps.
Click here to read more about this funding