Founders Challenge Application 2026

Hello entrepreneurs!

Our cities and communities are growing and changing rapidly – bringing both new challenges and exciting opportunities. We are looking for entrepreneurs and ideas that can help shape the inclusive, climate-smart and resilient cities and communities of the future, where innovation creates better conditions for people to live and thrive sustainably.

Competition criteria:

A business idea that contributes to Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Your solution must be sustainable, scalable and innovative.
Your business idea should have the potential to positively impact many people’s lives.
Your company must be less than 5 years old.
Your founding team must consist of at least 2 people.

Company Name / Name of the Idea

First name

Surname

E-post

Phone

Organisationsnummer

Link to LinkedIn (if possible)

Affärsidén (Vilket problem löser ni, hur stort är problemet, finns det andra aktörer som löser samma problem åt kunden och vad gör er idé unik? )

Impact – We work with impact because we want to make the world a better place – for society, for customers, and for you as entrepreneurs, by building a business that can thrive in the long term. Why is it important that your company exists and has the opportunity to grow?

Does your company address any of the targets in Goal 11? If so, which ones?

The Team – It takes different people and skill sets to build a truly great company. Tell us: who are you, and what core competencies do you bring to the team?

Where does your idea originate from?

Innovator – the idea comes from an individual with no relevant connection to a business or organization.

Research/University – from you as a student, researcher or staff

Business sector – the idea is based on expertise and insights gained through a professional role.

Public sector – the idea comes from your work within education, healthcare, or other municipal or public-sector services.

Research institute – the idea originates from research findings or discoveries made by you as a researcher.

Other

Why should you win? – Tell us why your team and your idea should win the Founders Challenge 2026.

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