Klara Ördell 
After an intense autumn and winter in BizMaker's Forest Business Accelerator, start-up Alder Olmai has taken several important steps in developing its non-toxic dyes. Using natural color extracted from forest residual streams, the company is developing new solutions in collaboration with both industrial partners and research projects - with a vision of fossil-free and healthy textile production.
How do we create the future of entrepreneurship - in an era of uncertainty, complexity and rapid change? The answer can start from within. On May 27-28, creative entrepreneurs from Västernorrland gathered to participate in Inner Island - a transformative process that combines personal development with business design. BizMaker hosted the event, which is part of the feasibility study ... Read more
Entrepreneurs and creators from Västernorrland are currently gathering at Grönborg in Sundsvall - to take the next step in their business and personal development. BizMaker is hosting the event Inner Island, which for two intensive days invites reflection, co-creation and future design. The aim? To create new forms of business support that meet real needs ... Read more
Every year, huge amounts of material are thrown away that could have been used again. In Sweden, 96% of the material used comes from new, non-recycled sources (Circularity Gap Report Sweden, 2022). In a world where resource scarcity and climate challenges are high on the agenda, the startup Collecct wants to change the way we look at waste. Through its digital platform, Collecct ... Read more
How to increase the profitability of wind turbines using data? For Algorithm Energy, it's about giving utilities something that has been missing until now: concrete insights and recommendations - instead of just information. Their Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is aimed at wind turbine owners who want to get more out of their investments. Instead of ... Read more
Adsorbi has developed a breakthrough cellulose material that effectively traps air pollutants - on average three times better than current methods. Today, air filters are often made with fossil carbon, while bio-based alternatives are mainly made from coconuts that are transported long distances. The market lacks fossil-free, European alternatives - a gap Adsorbi is now ready to fill. ... Read more
Långselebased Mikab has long been an established player in the service and repair of forestry machines in Västernorrland. Now the company is taking the next step and broadening its operations through Mikab Solutions - a venture to manufacture its own accessories for forestry machines. To strengthen this venture, Mikab has joined BizMaker's Business Scaleup growth program, which offers support in ... Read more
With the help of the Anekdotes platform, Elvira Utterström, Emma Arenlind and Linnea Sundin have developed the app Härnta, which collects everything that happens in Härnösand. The platform makes it possible to quickly realize their app without needing technical skills. The idea for Härnta was born when Emma, who worked at First Hotel during the summer, noticed that tourists often asked for a ... Read more
BizMaker has been granted SEK 14.6 million in funding from Vinnova and has a continued place in the national program for excellent incubators for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029. With the support, BizMaker can strengthen its role as an innovation engine and develop its offerings to startups and scaleups with a focus on sustainable growth and innovation.
Since its inception in 2005, A.N Mättjänster has grown into an established player in construction and civil engineering projects in Västernorrland. The founder and owner Andrè Nykvist started the business as a sole metrological consultant, but over the years has built up a company with around 13 employees and a growing business. With almost 20 years in the industry, the company is facing new growth opportunities ... Read more
Magnus Viström has been appointed as the new Business Area Manager for High Coast Invest, BizMaker's business area for business start-up promotion. In his new role, he will drive the work of attracting international establishments to Västernorrland and create business opportunities in the green transition. - I look forward to working with all the committed people in the region's municipalities and business community. ... Read more
In December 2024, the Entrepreneurship Forum released its report "An Enterprising Sweden? Regional GEM Report 2024", which highlights the development of entrepreneurship in Sweden's regions. The report shows that Västernorrland has made an impressive journey up the entrepreneurship rankings, from previously being among the lower positions to now taking fourth place. The report is based on data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ... Read more
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