Proven technology in a new application, with the potential to transform an entire industry - the start-up company MicroDri has something unique. Drying wood with microwaves instead of hot air opens up completely new opportunities for the forest industry. Today, timber drying is a time- and energy-consuming activity, where hot air is blown into a closed chamber for four or five days... Read more
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A life-saving fire accessory, a digital service that sharpens the voice, a flexible hotel concept and a soundproofing screen for the desktop. These are the innovations that took home the coveted prizes in this year's edition of the jagharenide.nu competition. Yesterday, the winners of the 2023 edition of the jagharenide.nu competition were presented at a festive awards ceremony in Örnsköldsvik. The competition, which started in 2007 and ... Read more
BlåGrön Odling is an upstart from Norrland in the hot foodtech industry. They have now developed a complete cultivation system with all-inclusive contracts for grocery stores, which will be able to offer their own store-grown fresh and tasty salads and spices - all year round. - Unlike other larger systems that are planned outside of stores or in dedicated indoor grow rooms, this ... Read More
With a new bio-based material, the start-up company Biosorbe can decontaminate, clean and filter oil products and other hydrocarbons without using plastic. They are now scaling up the business and see great opportunities in areas such as construction and medical technology. A supertanker runs aground, resulting in oil-damaged birds and major environmental hazards - this is the traditional picture of oil spills. ... Read more
With a unique solution that can monitor both quality and safety in industry, Flasheye AB has quickly gained attention - and customers. The goal is to use Lidar sensors to mimic and surpass the human senses and create better processes - "The possibilities are enormous. This is just the beginning," says Ida Rehnström, COO of Flasheye. Flasheye develops and ... Read more
With funding from the European Innovation Council behind it, Reselo's path is set for the next two years. Participation in the Forest Business Accelerator has also given wind in the sails: "Our expectations of the program have both been met and exceeded," says Josefin Larsson, at Reselo. The startup company Reselo participated in BizMaker's forestry accelerator program Forest Business Accelerator in 2022. They are developing a process ... Read more
A risk analysis and a work permit. This is required every time a contractor performs a risky job in an industry. Permitify offers a digital solution that competes with the time-consuming paperwork. Even a modern factory can be full of risks. In order to avoid injury to people performing service and maintenance work, it is necessary to ... Read More
Three startup companies that all want to reduce mental illness in children and young people are now taking part in BizMaker's Youth Wellness Accelerator program. During five intensive months, the entrepreneurs will work with business developers and partners to refine their idea and offer. Youth Wellness Accelerator is the program for companies from all over Sweden with digital solutions that meet ... Read more
The world's largest golf fair opens its doors. The Örnsköldsvik-based startup company WatchIt Golf recently participated in the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, USA. "We received a much larger response than we expected, which will provide a lot of work in the future. But it is a positive challenge," says founder Patric Hörnsten Nilsson. WatchitGolf showed their new apps WatchitGolf PRO and ... Read more
Västernorrland's biggest ideas competition 2023 is now open! Jagharenide.nu is the competition where all participants are winners - because everyone who submits an entry receives help and advice. For the very best ideas, there is also money in the prize pool that can help to reach the next step in the development of ideas. On February 1, registration opens for jagharenide.nu, an idea competition that ... Read more
Leading politicians in Västernorrland have supported the creation and financing of a joint county organization for business promotion. The goal is to strengthen the regional growth promotion work in Västernorrland - The Regional Cooperation Council's decision is a historically courageous decision to create a stable, long-term support structure for business promotion in Västernorrland. An accessible business promotion that takes advantage of all ... Read more