This is the startup map of Skåne, useful for new arrivals and currents in the startup scene! Want to be added to the map or have suggestions? Send us a mail at hello@skanestartupmap.se
Krinova co-work provides a creative and welcoming co-working environment in Kristianstad. The open-plan office offers everything needed for efficient work while also enabling members to expand their network and gain new insights through daily interaction with other professionals.
Mindpark Hyllie is a vibrant co-working space located in the heart of Hyllie, Skåne, designed to foster collaboration and innovation among startups and freelancers. With modern facilities and a community-focused atmosphere, it provides the perfect environment for networking and productivity.
Mindpark Malmö City is a dynamic coworking and event space located in the historic Slagthuset building, just a few minutes' walk from Malmö Central Station. Spanning 2,000 m², it offers flexible office solutions, meeting rooms, event spaces, and a café. The facility fosters a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, startups, and creatives, providing an inspiring environment for collaboration and innovation.
Mindpark Lund is a creative coworking and event space located just a short walk from Lund Central Station. It offers flexible office solutions, meeting rooms, and a vibrant community for startups, freelancers, and established companies. The space supports innovation and collaboration, regularly hosting networking events, workshops, and talks. It is part of the larger Mindpark network known for building inclusive and entrepreneurial environments across southern Sweden.
An open space for internet-related events and networking, offering co-working areas, podcast studios, and event venues free of charge for members. Operated by the Swedish Internet Foundation.
Embassy House Lund is a flexible coworking and innovation space situated in Lund’s science district — ideally positioned in the heart of the ecosystem. With modern offices, lounge desks, meeting rooms and lab-adjacent amenities, it offers startups and growth companies a vibrant community surrounded by life science, food-tech and tech clusters.
The Ground is one of Malmö’s co-working communities for startups and tech creatives. It offers flexible workspaces, event areas, and a tight-knit network of entrepreneurs within design, gaming, software, and creative tech. The Ground acts as a meeting place for collaboration, learning, and idea-sharing in Malmö’s startup scene.
PhaseOne AI is a Malmö-based AI consultancy that supports organisations — especially accounting and advisory firms — in adopting practical, high-impact artificial intelligence solutions. The company helps teams identify the best opportunities for AI implementation, reduce repetitive work through workflow automation, and educate staff using a structured AI framework. Its services include AI strategy development, workflow automation, and tailored workshops that map AI opportunities, create implementation roadmaps, and help companies build internal AI capabilities.
Imvi Labs is a Swedish startup developing patented VR-based training to improve reading performance, eye coordination, focus, and visual comfort. The method is developed in collaboration with researchers at Karolinska Institutet and trains the brain’s control of eye coordination (vergence), a key factor in reading efficiency and sustained visual attention. Imvi addresses both learning-related challenges and clinical visual conditions. Imvi’s solutions are used in schools, optometry practices, and at home. The product portfolio includes Imvi Read, focused on reading and attention in educational settings, and Imvi Pro, designed for clinical use in areas such as vergence disorders, binocular vision problems, and neuro-rehabilitation. The training combines a mobile app and a VR headset with short daily sessions of around 15 minutes. In school settings, 3 out of 4 users on average double their reading speed within 12 weeks, with progress monitored over time.
Lightbringer is an AI-driven patent intelligence company developing tools that help innovators, investors, and legal teams understand and evaluate intellectual property faster. Based in Malmö, the company combines natural language processing and deep learning to analyze global patent data, empowering smarter R&D decisions and accelerating innovation across industries.
Earin develops ultra-compact wireless earbuds with high-end audio performance. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, the startup has raised venture funding and served global markets.
MedBeat develops a wearable, non-invasive ECG device designed for continuous monitoring over several days. Founded 2018 and headquartered in Malmö, the company targets the clinical diagnostics and monitoring market.
Nyföretagarcentrum Kristianstad / Östra Göinge is a local branch of the national NyföretagarCentrum network offering free, confidential business advice and support to prospective entrepreneurs and new business owners in Kristianstad and Östra Göinge. The organisation provides guidance on business planning, idea development, and steps needed to start a company. Nyföretagarcentrum aims to promote entrepreneurship and support the launch of sustainable, growth-oriented businesses through personal coaching, structured advice, and connection to local resources and partners.
I Love Lund is a Lund-based investment firm with a mission to support early-stage technology and innovation companies rooted in the city region. With a broad network of over 500 shareholders who are passionate about Lund, the company focuses on high-innovation ventures and creates local ecosystems of support, capital and community. They are publicly listed on the Spotlight stock exchange.
Företagarna Sjöbo creates opportunities for small businesses through networking events and advocacy. The chapter collaborates with nearby municipalities to strengthen local enterprise, emphasizing community-driven economic growth.
RISE is Sweden’s state-owned research institute and innovation partner, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness across all sectors of society. With approximately 3,300 employees, RISE collaborates with industry, academia, and the public sector to drive innovation through research, testing, and certification. The institute offers over 130 testbeds and demonstration environments, supporting the development of future-proof technologies, products, and services.
IUC Syd is a member-owned, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of industrial SMEs in Skåne, Sweden. Collaborating with industry, academia, and the public sector, IUC Syd offers tailored support in areas such as lean production, digitalization, automation, leadership development, and sustainable business models. The organization serves as a hub for industrial development, providing coaching, training, and facilitating collaborative projects to drive innovation and growth in the region.
Keystones is a Nordic angel network that connects startups with investors, serial entrepreneurs and experienced executives. The organisation focuses on building companies by infusing capital, talent and strategic support from a growing network of founders and ecosystem actors. Keystones typically operates through syndicates and community events to help startups access early-stage capital and expertise.
Rydebäck Ventures is a newly launched investment network (2025) based in the Helsingborg region, seeking to back 10–15 unlisted companies—primarily in Skåne—with investment capital and advisory support. The fund targets startups with scalable business models and strong growth potential, leveraging a network of experienced investors.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
LU Ventures is Lund University's dedicated venture builder, collaborating with researchers to transform cutting-edge discoveries into innovative products and services. Formerly known as LU Holding, LU Ventures has co-founded over 140 startups, which have collectively attracted more than SEK 14 billion in venture capital. The organization provides comprehensive support, including funding, recruitment of key personnel, and assistance with legal and governance structures, to bridge the gap between academic research and market applications.
Loop Capital is a Helsingborg-based investment firm focused on early-stage and growth-phase technology companies. Operating from the HETCH innovation hub, the fund partners with scalable ventures across digital, sustainability, and industrial tech sectors, supporting founders with both capital and hands-on growth expertise.
Karaoke Club is an early-stage venture fund investing in bold, product-focused founders across the Nordics and Europe. With backgrounds in tech, product, and community building, the fund supports startups with both capital and strategic guidance from idea to scale. Karaoke Club’s philosophy centers on backing authentic founders who build with creativity and long-term conviction rather than trend cycles.
Telavox Incubator is a Malmö-based corporate incubation program run by Telavox, one of Sweden’s leading cloud communications providers. The program supports early-stage founders building products in SaaS, telecom, and digital services by providing mentorship, technical resources, and workspace. Designed to bridge startup agility with corporate scale, the Telavox Inkubator aims to nurture the next generation of innovators within Sweden’s growing tech ecosystem.
Venture Labs is LU Innovation's incubator located in Lund & Helsingborg, providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage companies. It focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
A leading innovation hub in Lund supporting 400+ tech companies in areas like AI, health tech, and cleantech. Strong ties to Lund University and home to many startups and scaleups.
Medeon is not only Scandinavias first and most experienced Science Park focused on life science - established 1985 and continuously expanding ever since - they also offer a dedicated co-working lab, a life science-focused incubator, and provide networking opportunities and tailored education for life science companies in Malmö, the region and beyond. Medeon focuses on four key areas within life science: Diabetes, MedTech, Oral Health, and Healthy Aging. Each of these fields is connected by a common thread – prevention. Medeon supports research, innovation and entrepreneurship that help detect diseases earlier, promote healthier lifestyles, and improve quality of life, ultimately reducing the need for reactive healthcare.
Minc is a startup house in Malmö. It was established by the City of Malmö in 2002 as one of Scandinavia's first startup incubator programs - just after the dot com-bubble burst, but well ahead of the rise of the new internet giants. In the last 20 years they've provided a platform for many entrepreneurs to make an impact on the world.
SmiLe is a lifescience startup incubator located in Skåne, dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in their journey to success. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, Smile provides resources and networking opportunities for startups at various stages of development.
Grow Invest bridges the gap between early-stage startups and regional investors. The event hosts curated 1:1 meetings, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at supporting scalable ventures in Skåne’s innovation ecosystem.
Hosted by HETCH, this summit gathers founders, corporates, and investors to discuss scaling, digitalization, and sustainability. It’s a high-energy day focused on growth, collaboration, and the future of tech in Southern Sweden.
Mashup is a VC event with over 500 VCs, founders, angel investors and LPs, gathering all the different actors of the Nordics and all around Europe.
Skåne Innovation Day celebrates the region’s progress in sustainability, health tech, and digital transformation. The event brings together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss innovation strategies that drive Southern Sweden forward.
Skåne Capital Day brings together Southern Sweden’s most promising pre-seed startups and leading investors for an exclusive afternoon of deal-making, networking, and innovation. This is the initiative as part of the coinvest fund Skåne Ventures.
Krinova Food Studio is a test kitchen dedicated to innovation and product development in the food sector. It is designed to support and streamline the development process for startups and established food companies by offering space, equipment, and expertise for experimentation and prototyping.
Höganäs Makerspace supports local innovation in the Kullaberg region through shared tools, maker workshops and educational programmes. A regional hub for creative hardware and sustainability‐tech prototyping.
Makerspace A is a high-end academic workshop at LTH with FDM/LD printers and laser cutters, focused on architecture, design and fabrication research. Available for students, staff and external collaborations.
X-Lab is an open makerspace at Lund University focusing on 3D printing, laser cutting and prototyping. Available to students, staff and external creators, it fosters hands-on innovation and maker culture within a high-tech academic setting.
Lunds Öppna Verkstad is a non-profit makerspace for creative fabrication with tools for 3D-printing, electronics, ceramics, laser cutting and metalwork. Ideal for hobbyists, student innovators and startup prototyping alike.
RecoPark, operated by NSR, is a circular-infrastructure innovation and competence center in Helsingborg. Located at Välavägen 198, it serves as a hands-on testbed and exhibition space where companies, academia, and the public sector collaborate to turn waste—such as biowaste and wastewater—into valuable resources like biogas, nutrients, biochar, and recycled heat. It features a pyrolysis-based biochar competence lab inaugurated in 2022, with labs, meeting rooms, and outdoor testing areas. The site supports R&D pilots, educational tours, and consultancy services to accelerate circular solutions..
RecoLab is a pioneering circular-infrastructure testbed and exhibition space in Helsingborg. It processes blackwater, greywater, and food waste from the Oceanhamnen district using cutting-edge separation and recovery technologies. Operated by NSVA, RecoLab supports innovation by hosting pilot projects, guided tours, and R&D on sustainable water, energy, and waste solutions.
Founded in Malmö, Tarsier Studios is an award-winning game developer best known for Little Nightmares and Statik. With strong ties to the Game Habitat community, Tarsier contributes to Skåne’s growing reputation as a global game development hub.
Tetra Pak is a multinational food packaging and processing company known for its innovative packaging solutions and commitment to sustainability. They actively collaborates with startups through its global Innovation Ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry partners to co-develop sustainable food and packaging solutions. The company has an initiative for innovative startups to join its network to accelerate the transition toward smarter, more circular food systems.
Philips Healthcare Lund focuses on diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and digital health solutions. As part of Philips’ global health-tech network, the Lund team collaborates with Scandinavian hospitals and research institutions to design data-driven tools for precision care.
Jolife AB is the Lund-based developer of the LUCAS™ chest compression system, a pioneering medical device providing automated CPR during cardiac arrest. Founded in 2000 as a Swedish startup, Jolife was acquired by Stryker in 2011 and now operates as part of Stryker’s global Emergency Care division. Its technology, designed and manufactured in Skåne, is used by hospitals and emergency-response teams worldwide to improve survival outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest.
Oatly is a Malmö-born foodtech pioneer transforming the global dairy industry with oat-based products. Grounded in science and sustainability, Oatly has become an international brand symbolizing Sweden’s leadership in sustainable consumption.
Neo4j is the global leader in graph database and analytics technology, enabling organizations to uncover hidden relationships and patterns across billions of data connections. Founded in 2007 by Emil Eifrem, Johan Svensson, and Peter Neubauer, Neo4j pioneered the property graph model and developed the Cypher query language. The company's platform supports use cases such as fraud detection, knowledge graphs, supply chain optimization, and generative AI applications. It is currenty Skåne first and only unicorn.
The Loop in Brunnshög, Lund is a next-generation innovation campus where science meets business and culture. With coworking, labs, event halls (Science Village Hall), and workshop zones, it offers a vibrant environment for startups, large companies and creators alike.
Media Evolution is a community-owned, non-profit platform for co-creation, knowledge sharing, and futures-thinking.
Mindpark is a vibrant co-working space located in Helsingborg, Skåne, designed to foster creativity and collaboration among startups and freelancers. It offers flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and a community of like-minded individuals.
Story Hotel Studio Malmö is a modern boutique hotel located in the heart of Malmö, Sweden. Beyond its designer rooms and rooftop restaurant, the hotel offers versatile coworking spaces and meeting facilities. The lobby area provides ample seating and workspaces suitable for informal meetings or individual work sessions. Additionally, the hotel features several meeting rooms equipped with modern amenities, accommodating various group sizes for conferences, workshops, or business gatherings.
Gridly provides a platform enabling global teams to manage, localise and distribute content at scale. Founded in Helsingborg, the company is scaling its SaaS product for large enterprise clients in gaming and e-commerce sectors.
Debricked provides continuous vulnerability management for software supply chains, enabling development teams to identify, prioritise and mitigate open-source risks. Founded in Malmö, it is scaling globally in the DevSecOps space.
Weavy builds an embeddable collaboration layer that lets software companies add modern communication and productivity tools — such as chat, activity feeds, and file sharing — directly inside their own apps. Founded in Malmö, Weavy’s technology is used by global SaaS developers to boost in-app engagement and reduce integration complexity. The company combines local engineering talent with a global customer base, making it one of Skåne’s standout B2B software scaleups.
Kilometre Studios is a creative studio focused on developing innovative projects in the fields of design, art, and technology. They collaborate with various startups and organizations to bring unique ideas
Cognibotics develops advanced robot control software and high-performance robotic arms for manufacturing and logistics. Spun out of Lund University, the company blends academic research with commercial innovation to push the limits of industrial automation.
Orbital Systems creates water-saving shower systems using space-inspired recycling technology. The Malmö-based company is redefining sustainability in home utilities, enabling up to 90% water and 80% energy savings per use.
Saga Diagnostics is a Lund-based startup developing rapid diagnostic kits for clinical trials and pharmaceutical applications. With its roots in biomedical research, the company aims to commercialise novel biomarker technology.
Lund-based biotech developing cell reprogramming-based immunotherapies that turn cancer cells into vaccines.
Eletive develops an AI-driven employee engagement and performance platform used by organizations worldwide to measure, understand, and improve workplace culture. Founded in Malmö, Eletive quickly scaled across Europe and North America, helping HR leaders build stronger, data-driven organizations. In 2024, Eletive was acquired by the U.S.-based HR software group Culture Amp, marking one of the most notable international acquisitions from Skåne’s SaaS ecosystem.
Fieldly offers a mobile/cloud platform that streamlines operations for construction companies and field service teams. Founded in Helsingborg, it enables better tracking, fewer errors and improved margins for on-site teams.
Position Green is a Nordic leader in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) software and advisory services that helps organisations streamline sustainability reporting, cut emissions, and turn sustainability data into measurable business value. The company’s platform centralises sustainability data, supports compliance with major frameworks (such as CSRD, ESRS, GRI, and VSME), and enables real-time performance tracking, risk assessment, and supplier management. Position Green also offers expert advisory services to guide strategy, reporting, supply chain due diligence, and climate and nature risk mitigation. The organisation works with over 1,000 companies and investors worldwide and is recognised for its impact in sustainability software and consulting
Flow Neuroscience offers a medically certified headset paired with an app, aimed at treating depression through non-invasive brain stimulation. Founded 2011, headquartered in Malmö, the company brings deep-tech and clinical research into scalable consumer-health products.
Foo Café is a meeting place for everyone passionate about media and technology. Whether you're a creative, architect, programmer, gamester, geek girl or serial entrepreneur, Foo Café gives you a forum to meet, greet and develop, every day of the year.
The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a multi-disciplinary research facility under construction in Lund, set to become the world’s most powerful neutron source. ESS will enable scientists to study materials in unprecedented detail, supporting breakthroughs across energy, health, manufacturing, and materials science. A flagship EU collaboration involving 13 member countries, ESS is a cornerstone of Lund’s international science district — Science Village Scandinavia.
A co-created creative hub in Malmö offering free co-working spaces, workshops, and event venues for artists, freelancers, and innovators. STPLN supports projects in arts, technology, design, and sustainability, fostering collaboration and experimentation.
Sproud is a Malmö-based foodtech company creating plant-based dairy alternatives made from yellow split peas. Founded in 2018, Sproud combines sustainability with taste and nutrition, offering milk, cream, and barista products now sold in over 20 markets worldwide. Its mission is to make climate-smart food the easy and delicious choice for everyone.
Vinnova is the Swedish government agency for innovation, dedicated to promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness in Sweden. It supports research and innovation projects across various sectors to enhance the country's innovation capacity. ( No physical address in Skåne ).
Supports entrepreneurs and startups in Österlen — including Ystad, Simrishamn, and Tomelilla. Offers personalized startup coaching, local events, and practical help with planning and registration.
Bling Capital is the investment arm of Bling Startup, focusing on early-stage founders from underrepresented backgrounds. The fund invests in high-potential startups across Sweden, combining capital with access to a strong national network of mentors and accelerators. Through its inclusive approach, Bling Capital works to diversify Sweden’s startup ecosystem and empower new generations of entrepreneurs.
Innovation Skåne is the regional innovation agency of Skåne, owned by Region Skåne and Skåne University Hospital. The agency accelerates growth and sustainable development by supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and public-sector innovators in turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
Offers free, confidential business advice to individuals starting or running small businesses in the northwest Skåne region. Covers Helsingborg, Båstad, Ängelholm, Höganäs, and surrounding areas. Provides workshops, startup guides, and networking support.
Företagarna Hässleholm supports a broad network of small businesses across the Hässleholm municipality. It provides education and mentorship programs while fostering collaboration with local schools and the municipality to encourage entrepreneurship.
OpenTech is a non-profit member organization based in Lund, Sweden, dedicated to fostering technological innovation in southern Sweden and beyond. With over 120 members from tech businesses, academia, the public sector, and civil society, OpenTech serves as a collaborative platform to unite knowledge, interests, and networks. The organization offers services in coaching, collaboration, and community building, aiming to bridge the digital skills gap and accelerate innovation.
Ignite Sweden is a non‑profit organization that bridges startups with large corporations and public entities through structured matchmaking and support. Since 2017, they have facilitated over 1,800 startups, 400+ corporate/public matches, 8,000+ tailored meetings, and helped generate 715+ commercial collaborations.
Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of northern Europe’s leading research universities with ≈ 46 000 students and 8 600 staff. LU drives regional innovation through LU Innovation, VentureLab, LU Ventures, and collaborations with Ideon Science Park, MAX IV, and ESS. Its interdisciplinary strengths span life sciences, materials, sustainability, and digital tech—anchoring Skåne’s innovation ecosystem.
Smart City Sweden South connects international visitors and investors with the region’s most innovative urban development projects. Managed by Sustainable Business Hub, it showcases Swedish know-how in renewable energy, mobility, circular economy, and digital infrastructure.
Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship is a leading centre at Lund University dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship through education and research. It offers action-oriented programs for students across all faculties and levels, as well as for external partners. The centre conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as entrepreneurial learning, migrant entrepreneurship, community currencies, entrepreneurial finance, and innovation processes. Established in 2011 through a significant donation from entrepreneur Sten K. Johnson, fosters a vibrant community that bridges academia and industry to drive innovation and societal impact.
Established in 1998, Malmö University focuses on applied research, social innovation, design, and urban development. MAU collaborates closely with regional partners through MAU Innovation, MAU Holding, and co-location at Media Evolution City and MINC. The university plays a key role in integrating academic research with entrepreneurship, creative industries, and the city’s international startup scene.
A Malmö-based startup studio acting as co-founders to early-stage tech companies. They invest time, expertise, and capital to build SaaS and platform-based startups in close collaboration with founders.
Invest in Skåne is the official investment promotion agency in Sweden’s southernmost region – Skåne. They provide professional advice and services to international companies considering Skåne for future investments and expansions. Invest in Skåne is part of the department for Regional Development at Region Skåne.
Företagarna Eslöv provides business support and community networking to entrepreneurs in Eslöv. The chapter engages in local initiatives to make Eslöv an attractive environment for startups and family-owned enterprises alike.
A non-profit community organization based in Malmö, dedicated to fostering the game development industry in southern Sweden. Game Habitat supports a vibrant ecosystem of over 170 companies and 1,700 developers through events, talent development, and initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion. They operate DevHub, the world's largest dedicated game development co-working space, serving as a central hub for collaboration and innovation in the region.
Supports students and aspiring entrepreneurs at Malmö University by providing free coaching, workshops, and events to develop business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
A Helsingborg-based hub dedicated to supporting e-commerce businesses through co-working spaces, warehousing, and Sweden's only e-commerce-focused incubator, fostering over 50 successful startups since 2015.
Helsingborg Innovation District is a collaborative ecosystem designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Helsingborg. It brings together startups, established companies, and research institutions to create a vibrant environment for technological advancement and sustainable development.
Företagarna Ystad is a local business community offering members a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and visibility. The chapter partners with local authorities to make Ystad an attractive base for entrepreneurship and small business development.
Future by Lund is an innovation platform and city development initiative supported by the City of Lund, Lund University, and regional partners. It brings together startups, researchers, corporations, and public actors to co-create smart and sustainable city solutions. The network focuses on themes such as mobility, energy, digitalization, circular economy, and human-centric urban living — fostering testbeds, pilot projects, and collaborations across Lund and the wider Skåne region.
Företagarna Höganäs focuses on building bridges between entrepreneurs, local authorities, and the community. It promotes small-business initiatives in tourism, crafts, and sustainability, reflecting Höganäs’s strong local identity.
Provides free startup advice and support for early-stage entrepreneurs in Lund. Located within the Ideon Science Park, they work closely with other ecosystem players and run both digital and physical advisory meetings.
Företagarna Helsingborg works closely with the city’s innovation ecosystem and public sector to promote entrepreneurship and business growth. The local chapter offers workshops, mentorship, and a strong voice for local SMEs in regional policymaking.
Pink Programming is Sweden’s largest non-profit community working to inspire and support women and non-binary people in tech. Based in Malmö, the organization hosts coding camps, workshops, and events across the country, empowering inclusivity, creativity, and equality within the developer and startup ecosystems.
Företagarna Malmö is a local branch of the national organization Företagarna, which supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in Sweden. They provide resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for business owners in Malmö.
Business Sweden is a government agency that helps Swedish companies grow their global sales and international companies invest in Sweden. They provide support in market entry, business development, and strategic partnerships.
MAX IV Laboratory is Sweden’s national synchrotron radiation facility and the world’s first 4th-generation light source. Operational since 2016, it delivers high-intensity X-rays used to study atomic and molecular structures, driving innovation in materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and medicine. With 16 beamlines in operation and more planned, MAX IV is a cornerstone of Science Village Scandinavia, collaborating closely with Lund University and ESS.
Företagarna Kristianstad connects local entrepreneurs across the region through business lunches, advisory sessions, and lobbying for better business conditions. The chapter plays a central role in strengthening Kristianstad’s small-business network.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
An early stage VC fund backing visionary founders building future-shaping businesses.
FSG is a Lund-based venture fund focused on early-stage investments in tech and life-science companies across the Nordics and Europe. Leveraging founder experience and deep vertical expertise, the fund supports startups from proof-of-concept to commercial scale in diagnostics, medtech and digital health.
Sten K Johnsons Stiftelse is a foundation that supports individuals, organizations, and companies with ties to Skåne, Sweden, who possess the vision and drive to develop projects in education, culture, medicine, technology, entrepreneurship, literature, and music. Inspired by the legacy of entrepreneur Sten K. Johnson, the foundation aims to encourage cross-disciplinary initiatives and innovative thinkers who dare to venture into uncharted territories to forge new paths forward.
Landskrona Ventures is a startup accelerator and incubator based in Landskrona, Sweden. It offers tailored programs for entrepreneurs at various stages, providing coaching, education, and practical tools to help turn business ideas into reality. The accelerator program is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, while the incubator supports those ready to scale their businesses. Additionally, Landskrona Ventures invests in services and products that revolutionize traditional industries.
A non-profit organization based in Skåne that accelerates entrepreneurs' paths to success by connecting them with expertise, capital, and networks. Connect offers programs like Speedpitch and Tillväxtplanen, and hosts one of Sweden's largest angel investor networks with over 400 members.
Almi Invest is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups and growth companies in Sweden, providing both financial support and strategic guidance to help them succeed. Swedenäs most active VC.
Mau Holding helps those who have a project or research result from Malmö University that they want to commercialize. We support innovations that contribute to a sustainable and equitable society.
Almi provide financing in the form of grants and loans, as well as support and guidance in business development for small and medium-sized enterprises.
SmiLe Inject Capital is a Lund-based early-stage investment company launched by SmiLe Incubator to accelerate promising life-science and medtech startups. The fund provides seed capital, mentorship, and access to SmiLe’s industry network, helping science-based ventures bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Operating from Medicon Village, SmiLe Inject Capital plays a key role in financing the next generation of Skåne’s health-innovation companies.
Skåne Ventures is a collaborative investment initiative launched in 2024 by four leading incubators in Skåne: Minc (Malmö), Ideon Science Park (Lund), Hetch (Helsingborg), and Krinova (Kristianstad). With an initial fund of approximately €3 million (33.6 million SEK), Skåne Ventures aims to support early-stage startups in the region. The fund is backed by over 70 private investors, primarily business angels, and matched by the state-owned venture capital firm Saminvest. Skåne Ventures offers convertible loans of up to 500,000 SEK, along with access to business coaching, recruitment support, networking, and industry expertise from the participating incubators and investors.
Fast Track Malmö (FTMO) is a top-tier accelerator supporting early-stage startups with investment, mentorship, and international exposure. Based at Minc, it runs an intensive four-month program, connecting founders with global investors. Since its launch, FTMO has helped over 100 startups raise significant follow-on funding and scale internationally, strengthening Malmö’s reputation as a launchpad for global innovation.
Krinova Incubator & Science Park supports companies in their growth journey through innovation, collaboration, and business development. It serves all industries locally and has a national role within the food sector. Through the programmes Start, Incubator, and Grow, Krinova provides tailored support for entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
LU Innovation is Lund University's innovation office, supporting students and researchers in transforming ideas and research findings into innovations. They offer tailored support in idea development, funding, intellectual property rights, and business development. LU Innovation collaborates closely with LU Ventures, the university's investment company, and operates VentureLab, an incubator for student entrepreneurs.
Hetch is a dynamic startup incubator located in Helsingborg, designed to support early-stage companies with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them grow and succeed in the competitive startup landscape.
Level Malmö is an inclusive business incubator located in the Mobilia district of Malmö. It offers free, personalized business coaching, co-working spaces, and a multicultural community. Services are available in multiple languages, aiming to support entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries. Level Malmö is a collaborative initiative involving Coompanion Skåne, Tillväxt Malmö, and the City of Malmö, focusing on fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development in the region.
Helsingborg Makerspace is a member-driven workshop equipped with CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers and wood/metal-work zones. It provides creatives and entrepreneurs a space to build prototypes, host workshops and collaborate across disciplines.
An innovation hub located on the SLU campus in Alnarp, fostering collaboration among researchers, students, companies, and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions for the green industries. The park serves as a real-life lab and showcase for research and education in green infrastructure and sustainability.
Sharkmob is a Malmö-based AAA game studio founded by veterans from Massive Entertainment. Now part of Tencent, Sharkmob develops ambitious, story-driven titles for PC and console, including Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt. With over 400 employees, the studio is a major force in Malmö’s globally recognized gaming industry.
Sony Lund is one of Sony’s global research and development hubs, focused on imaging, sensing, connectivity, and AI-based technologies. Originating from Sony Mobile, the Lund site now plays a key role in developing camera, audio, and smart-device platforms across Sony’s global product portfolio. The center also collaborates with Lund University, Ideon Science Park, and local tech startups on research, prototyping, and open-innovation initiatives within the region’s deep-tech cluster. Sony Startup Acceleration Program (SAP) is Sony's open-innovation and incubation platform for entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures worldwide.
Axis Communications is a global leader in network video, security, and IoT technology, founded and headquartered in Lund, Sweden. Pioneering the world’s first network camera in 1996, Axis has since grown into one of Skåne’s largest tech employers, driving innovation in smart surveillance, analytics, and network audio systems. With over 4,000 employees worldwide, the company remains a cornerstone of Lund’s deep-tech ecosystem, closely collaborating with Lund University and Ideon Science Park.
Massive Entertainment is one of Ubisoft’s leading game studios, known for titles such as Tom Clancy’s The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Founded in 1997 and based in Malmö, Massive is a cornerstone of Sweden’s gaming ecosystem, employing more than 700 people from over 50 countries and driving innovation in real-time graphics and world-building.
Baxter is a global healthcare company with a strong presence in Lund, focused on renal care, infusion systems, and hospital solutions. The Lund site plays a central role in R&D, manufacturing, and quality operations for Baxter’s European market, contributing to innovations that advance patient care worldwide.