Program

Meet some of the the bold innovators behind some of Sweden’s most exciting startups—recognized on NyTeknik’s prestigious 33-listan. These companies are breaking new ground, driving change, and shaping the future.

In this dynamic panel, they’ll share their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned. What does it take to scale successfully? How do they turn obstacles into opportunities? And what’s next for the future of innovation?

Innovation Night is proud to be an official stop on NyTeknik’s prestigious 33-listan tour – showcasing Sweden’s most promising tech startups!

Meet:

• Magstrom AB
• PaperShell AB
• Helios Innovations AB
• Flox AB

Do you have a brilliant idea or a startup ready to take off but need funding to get there? Welcome to an event where innovation, capital, and connections come together in a way you’ve never experienced before.

Whether you’re an investor or a startup founder, we invite you to an inspiring and high-energy experience. We’ll highlight the best paths to funding—but in a whole new way. With a format inspired by classic game shows, we mix business with fun.

You’ll gain concrete insights into funding options, from public support to venture capital, and have the chance to meet people who can make a real difference for your business idea.

A good patent and trademark portfolio and a clear IP strategy may secure future investments or partnerships.

Come and listen to what investors look for when exploring investment opportunities and how they value intellectual property, and how companies could “dress the bride” when preparing for investments.

After the panel discussion we will open up for questions from the audience and afterwards there will be time for networking together with the panel members and our experts from Brann. 

Schedule

• 13.00-13.15 Introduction
• 13.15-14.00 Panel discussion
• 14.00-14.00 Questions and networking

Welcome!

Brann is a main sponsor and partner to Innovation Night – a true Gamechanger!

As part of Innovation Night, Drivhuset Uppsala invites you to an exciting side event focused on one of the most crucial aspects of startup success—building a strong team.

Four experienced entrepreneurs will share their insights, challenges, and proven strategies for assembling high-performing teams that drive innovation and growth. We’ll kick off with a short introduction before diving into an engaging panel discussion. Then, stick around for a high-energy networking session — featuring DJ Magda and refreshments.

Schedule

• 13.00 – 13.15 Intro
• 13.15 – 14.00 Panel Discussion
• 14.00 – 14.30 Rave & Networking

Welcome to Grant Thornton for an Inspiring Afternoon! Join us for an exciting 1.5-hour event where we share valuable tips and insights to help your business thrive. This is a unique opportunity to connect with innovative companies and other key stakeholders.

PROGRAM:

Inspiration Session: Navigating a Changing World

Kick off the event with an engaging session focused on understanding how your business is impacted by an ever-changing global landscape. Learn what you need to consider, identify potential risks, and discover how to seize new opportunities. This session will offer valuable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in a dynamic environment

Entrepreneurial Journey with a Special Guest

Dive into the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of a mastermind behind one of the most successful ventures in the Nordics. Our special guest will share their most valuable insights and experiences, revealing the secrets behind their success in building a prominent business. Gain inspiration from their story and learn actionable tips that can help you in your own entrepreneurial endeavours.

Mastering Company Valuation

Our experts from Valuation will guide you through the intricacies of company valuation. Understand the key factors that influence a company’s worth, learn about common pitfalls to avoid, and discover what investors truly prioritize when assessing a business. This session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and enhance your company’s value.

Throughout the event, there will be ample time for mingling, networking, and exchanging experiences with fellow attendees. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.

We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and informative event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your business to the next level!

Welcome to Uppsala Impact Lunch!

Get insights and be inspired by the Impact Community of Uppsala. Meet the people and businesses driving innovation and discover unexpected perspectives. The event gives an opportunity for networking with 80 business leaders in Uppsala. This time we focus on the theme of Impact.

Schedule

• 12.00 – 13.00 Lunch & Networking
• 13.00 – 14.00 Impact Lunch with Norrsken
• 14.00 – 14.30 Networking & mingle

* THIS EVENT IS IN SWEDISH

In recent years, we have seen how sudden and unpredictable external events — such as droughts, wildfires, pandemics, or war in nearby regions — can cause serious disruptions to the global food supply chain. These events highlight major challenges and systemic vulnerabilities within the Swedish food system, both in terms of sustainability and preparedness.

How can we address these challenges and reduce vulnerability by developing a more robust and sustainable food production system?
Part of the solution lies in how various research projects and startups can contribute to innovations in this field.

One way to support the creation of new startups is to bring together strategic technologies with food in cross-sector collaborations between researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and companies. The aim is to generate and develop sustainable and competitive research-intensive businesses with products and services for the global agri- and food market.

We share some of our ideas around future cooperations in this area.

In a time of change and uncertainty, its also the time for innovation and collaboration. We have a world-class healthcare and to stay on top we need the whole innovation system working seamlessly together.

Region Uppsalas research and innovation unit wants to showcase our combined strength and the possibilities created by our new 3D-facility at Akademiska University Hospital. In Uppsala we have an exceptionally strong foundation for innovators and start-ups in the field of 3D-printing, and at Innovation Night we will show how we build a bright future together.

You get to be a part of the journey, from a clinical need to a product in use, through the eyes of the inventor. You will see the highs and lows of the journey, and what remarkable things we can accomplish when we all come together and rally around a common goal.

Through an interactive tour you will be assigned a case and then go through different rooms experiencing the steps of developing a new medical device. After celebrating your success as inventor, you get a chance to step out of the role and mingle and discuss future possibilities for you.

Discover how Uppsala municipality is turning innovation into action!

Join the Innovationlab, meet the Mayor, and hear real stories from startups and public organizations who’ve tested and scaled groundbreaking solutions. Pitch your ideas, tackle real challenges and explore new collaborations.

Procurement worries? Leave them behind—this is your chance to shape the future of the city with the next 50 trailblazing pilots. Be bold. Be part of Uppsala kommuns innovation journey!

Get hands on experience and try demos of innovative software use cases that includes MCP, AI and APIs.

Get ready for an intense, fast-paced Mini Hackathon to brainstorm solutions for a better world!

Are you an entrepreneur, innovator, or someone eager to tackle big challenges? During Innovation Night on September 24th, UIC is hosting an intense and fast-paced 1.5 hour hackathon, giving you a chance to collaborate with other sharp minds to address some of society’s most pressing problems.

During the hackathon, you will be able to focus on solving some of the most pressing societal problems today – from AI and fake news to mobility and modern defense.

You’ll work in teams to develop innovative solutions for one of the following global problems:

• Fake News & AI: Combating AI-Generated Misinformation
• Sustainability & Mobility: The Challenge of Sustainable Last-Mile Connectivity
• Modern Defense: Addressing Hybrid Warfare & Cyber Threats

To attend the Hackathon, you need to have a ticket to Innovation Night, and register here no later than Wednesday September 17th.

Welcome!

Welcome to engaging conversations with deep tech leaders.

In a world marked by geopolitical turmoil, economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting societal dynamics, leading a deep tech company poses unique challenges.

Join us for a compelling panel discussion with leaders from across the deep tech landscape as they share real-world insights and experiences on navigating through instability and change.

Guided by a professional moderator skilled in navigating complex discussions, this panel will explore what it takes to lead in today’s unpredictable environment – and how these innovators are guiding their organizations through complexity, disruption, and opportunity.

Expect an engaging, thought-provoking dialogue on the serious business of leadership in an upside-down world – and how uncertain times can spark the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

* Accessible entrance: Övre Slottsgatan 7D

Meet the Panelists and Moderator:

Olivia Nestius CEO, Graphmatech

Olivia Nestius is on a mission to drive the green transition. She is the CEO of Graphmatech, a deep tech company unlocking the industrial potential of graphene. Graphmatech integrates graphene into various industries to foster innovation, resource efficiency, and large-scale sustainability. Olivia was brought in to lead the company’s evolution from the R&D stage into its next phase: commercialization and rapid growth, with a focus on strategic business development, efficient funding, and organizational scaling.

Andreas Hellander Co-founder & CEO, Scaleout Systems

Andreas Hellander leads Scaleout Systems, a company pioneering federated learning technologies that enable secure, privacy-preserving AI across decentralized data sources. In parallel, he serves as an Associate Professor in Scientific Computing at Uppsala University, where his research focuses on large-scale distributed systems and data-intensive computing. Under his leadership, Scaleout has grown from academic roots to become part of NATO’s DIANA accelerator, with growing recognition in sectors such as defense, cybersecurity, and automotive.

Ove Öhman Serial Entrepreneur & Deep Tech Innovator

Ove Öhman has led innovation at the intersection of science and entrepreneurship for nearly 30 years. With a strong track record in the life science and diagnostics industries, he has founded or co-founded several successful companies, including Åmic AB, Fiomi Diagnostics AB, Sigolis AB, Ginolis Oy, and Astrego Diagnostics AB. Today, he is also an active board member and advisor to several deep tech startups. In recognition of his contributions to Swedish engineering and innovation, Ove was awarded the prestigious Polhem Prize in 2003.

Cecilia Garme Political Journalist & Professional Moderator

Cecilia Garme is a political journalist and experienced moderator with a Ph.D. in Political Science from Uppsala University. She is known for her sharp analysis and skill in guiding thoughtful, engaging conversations on complex topics across public and private sector events.

This STUNS seminar explores how innovation ecosystems can be designed to thrive in times of uncertainty, emphasizing resilience through robust infrastructure, dynamic partnerships, and strategic governance. With a focus on collaboration between Uppsala and key Nordic regions, we highlight how shared ambitions, and complementary strengths can drive sustainable innovation.

Participants will gain actionable insights into ecosystem development, long-term capacity building, and regional innovation leadership.

Speakers (amongst others):

• Christine Wergeland Sørbye, CEO Oslo Science City
• Idar Kreutzer, Director, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise

Get ready for the ultimate pitch battle on stage! A panel of experts will give feedback on the pitches, and the winner will receive a prize of 100 000 SEK to fuel their next phase of growth, becoming recognised as ”Disruptor of the Year”.

The pitches are quick, impactful and showcase groundbreaking ideas and disruptive technologies. It’s a thrilling opportunity for startups to shine and be discovered!

The excitement continues as the finalists are revealed later in the evening – with the winner announced during The Grand Finale Dinner.

Read more about the pitch competition here