Anette Andersson, creator of the quirky shoe horn WALLi, has had an inspiring journey. Since the idea stage in 2020, she has created a prototype and finished product, pitched in Draknästet and Paris, found retailers and created an online shop. The practical WALLi shoehorn - which is impossible to lose - can now be found in design and interior design stores, hotel rooms, ... Read more
C-con in Örnsköldsvik set the bar high with its own standard for safe and efficient industrial flows. Five years on, the pipe experts are celebrating new successes and preparing the next stage of expansion beyond Sweden's borders. C-con works to create safe and efficient workplaces according to the motto "We secure the industrial bloodstream". In practice, this means inventorying, documenting ... Read more
With a unique bag system for photographers, the Sundsvall-based company CRDBAG has achieved great success in a short time. With stylish design and the right marketing, the company has managed to turn its customers into fans. Now, CRDBAG is looking to break new ground: "Next year, our bags may say 'wrench' or 'screwdrivers' instead of 'camera'," says co-founder ... Read more
In September, the start-up company Femillo from Härnösand launched a new national award, the Femillo Awards. After a long process with nominations from the public, finalist selection by the jury and voting by the public, it is now finally clear which people and companies are the winners in each category. The winners are: App of the year: EllaMidwife of the year: Katarina Svensson FloodPhysiotherapist of the year: Helena ... Read more
How can 4 plus 5 be equal to 11 minus 2? After being tested in schools around the country, the Mathematical Scale, a digital tool that helps children understand the meaning of the equal sign, is now being launched. Teacher Emma Holmström from Örnsköldsvik is behind the innovation. After months of testing in a classroom environment, a sharp version of the ... Read more
Start-up company YoungNest has created a life skills bank that prepares young people for adulthood. The company entered the BizMaker framework a year ago. First in the incubator program and then in the Youth Wellness Accelerator. Now it is time to move on with the help of gamification. The website youngnest.se guides you to everything that young adults are expected to take responsibility for ... Read more
A new type of microphone will use laser technology to hear as well as the human ear, or better. Behind the technological leap are Per Grön and the deep tech company Lumiary, which is based in Härnösand and aims to revolutionize professional audio, consumer electronics and even medical technology - "Do you remember what it was like to go from low-resolution screens to ... Read more
WatchItGolf has developed an app that helps golfers sharpen their swing at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Now a unique collaboration gives the Örnsköldsvik-based company the potential to reach 44 million TV viewers in the US and Canada.The app from Swedish WatchItGolf has been downloaded by 10,000s of players worldwide. Now, the new apps W PRO ... Read more
In September, the startup company Femillo launched a new national award, the Femillo Awards. The jury that will select the winners in the eight different categories has now been announced and it is a strong line-up of entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare professionals. The purpose of the initiative is to celebrate and highlight people who have contributed in various ways to improving women's health and ... Read more
Matematikvågen is the digital tool that takes teaching to the next level - without distraction. Teacher Emma Holmström from Örnsköldsvik is soon ready to launch her app for teachers across Sweden. The equals sign is a classic challenge for primary school children and their teachers. Most people know that 3 + 5 = 8 ... Read more
Startup Anekdote has developed a subscription service that cuts the time and cost of developing mobile apps. The Härnösand-based company is now looking for capital to scale up the venture. An app is an effective way for companies and musicians to interact with customers and fans. But development is often expensive, technical and time-consuming. In August, the startup Anekdote released ... Read more
It is with pride and joy that we present the Femillo Awards, a newly established national award and an exciting and significant initiative created by the passionate team behind Femillo.com. The purpose of this first edition of the Femillo Awards is to highlight and celebrate the outstanding achievements and efforts made by exceptional individuals, companies and organizations with ... Read More
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