Josefin Jaen Nilsson 
Two days. Hundreds of meetings and conversations. Perspectives from the business community, the public sector, academia, startups, and civil society. We returned home from Sweden’s Innovation Parliament with our heads full of thoughts, but perhaps above all with one feeling: the future won’t wait for our systems to be ready. Here are some of the insights that have stayed with … Read more
BizMaker’s approach to working with startups, entrepreneurship, and sustainable innovation is attracting international interest. This week, a delegation from Thailand returned to Västernorrland to gain a deeper understanding of working methods that could now influence developments at 19 universities in Thailand. Two years ago, representatives from 19 universities in Thailand traveled around Europe … Read more
BizMaker has been granted funding from Interreg Aurora for the international Northborne project. The goal is to develop a new business development support for startups and innovative companies in rural regions such as Västernorrland. Together with Finnish Centria and Nykarleby Innovation Center as well as Coompanion Västernorrland, the project will be developed in a cross-border collaboration between Sweden and Finland. The initiative is based on ... Read more
Domestic violence is one of the most difficult challenges facing society today – yet much of the support currently available focuses on the acute phase. Sundsvall entrepreneur Linda Bjermqvist is now developing Concensra, an anonymous web service designed to provide structured support before, during, and after a breakup. This spring, the tool is being tested at one of the country's women's shelters. A place at ... Read more
With new technology, the founders of EcoVibes want to make it easier to measure biodiversity. The solution makes it easier to find and protect rare species, and to choose the right areas for forestry and construction projects early on in the process. Inventorying with sound sensors, or "bugging the forest," is effective, safe, and causes no disturbance to the environment being inventoried. Read more
Verda Cloud Oy has chosen to establish its first AI center in Sundsvall. The investment represents a significant boost to the business community in Västernorrland and strengthens the region's position in technology and artificial intelligence. The establishment is an important step in a time characterized by geopolitical uncertainty, increased global dependencies, and rapid technological shifts. Building capacity for AI development ... Read more
Permitify's digital solution replaces the manual handling of work permits for high-risk jobs. With fresh venture capital behind it, the Sundsvall-based company is ready to ramp up both development and sales. High-risk work in industry requires both risk analysis and work permits, which must be approved by both the client and the contractor. The Sundsvall-based company Permitify has developed a digital platform that provides a better overview, ... Read more
Cultural and creative industries are an increasingly important driver of the Swedish economy and are highlighted as a key force in the development of sustainable and attractive regions. The Re:Do project has now been given the green light to strengthen cultural and creative entrepreneurs in Västernorrland – and create a more sustainable, innovative, and attractive business community throughout the region. The project is being implemented by BizMaker, Västernorrland's ... Read more
The public sector needs better access to innovative solutions. That is why BizMaker, together with Bron Innovation, is launching a preliminary study to develop a model for a national GovTech incubator for startups, with the aim of strengthening the connection between public sector organizations and innovative companies. The preliminary study has now been granted funding by Vinnova. GovTech is about solutions that enable social actors to work smarter, faster, and... Read more
Mats Ullmar takes over as the new business area manager for BizMakers Science Park operations. With extensive experience in innovation, business development, and leadership, he will now be tasked with further developing BizMakers' offering and contributing to a stronger and more future-oriented business community in Västernorrland. Mats Ullmar will take up his position on March 1, 2026. "I am driven by creating tangible benefits for companies, ... Read more
BizMaker recruits Tomas Falkensson as a new business developer based in Sollefteå and Kramfors. The recruitment is part of Region Västernorrland's extra effort to strengthen local support for companies and individuals with innovative ideas. With Tomas Falkensson on board, BizMaker is strengthening its local offering in Sollefteå and Kramfors. The initiative is aimed at people who want to realize new business ideas, ... Read more
Twelve weeks as a startup entrepreneur - that's the short description of the pilot course Idea Lab, which BizMaker has developed together with Mid Sweden University. We also want to open up to see entrepreneurship as a career path, says Maria Wiik, business developer at BizMaker ... Read more
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