Hestia

Hestia is a Helsingborg-based IoT startup developing smart fire safety technology to make buildings safer and more connected. Founded by Ali Kadem and Ali Chahrour, two young entrepreneurs passionate about technology and social impact, Hestia won the 2024 För-orten competition — Sweden's leading startup competition for underrepresented entrepreneurs — out of 530 applicants, and subsequently secured funding from Region Skåne through a business development grant. The company is part of the Venture Lab and Helsingborg Innovation District ecosystem.