As the year comes to an end, we have taken a moment to reflect on what 2025 has truly brought. It has been a year of change, renewal and movement for us at Founders Loft. During the year, we packed up our loft office on Vera Sandbergs allé and settled into a new context at A Working Lab on Chalmers’ campus in southern Johanneberg – a place where social innovation meets entrepreneurship, students and researchers in everyday life. A place where new encounters and new perspectiv

esterday’s final marked an inspiring conclusion to Founders Challenge 2025 , bringing together entrepreneurs, partners, and actors from the innovation ecosystem. Founders Challenge is Founders Loft’s annual initiative to highlight startups that combine strong business potential with a clear ambition to contribute to a more sustainable society. Founders Challenge is part of Founders Loft’s long-term mission. Since 1999, we have supported people who want to change the world thr

Last Wednesday, our founders gathered for Founders Lunch – a long-running concept at our incubator that gives us the opportunity to meet, exchange experiences, and explore questions and insights together. This time, we had the pleasure of welcoming back our alumnus Emanuel Vedefors , founder of Salus mea , who shared his startup journey and offered an honest look into the decisions and turning points that have shaped his company. Around the table were entrepreneurs from a ran

Oleksii Glib Two weeks ago, we had the opportunity to welcome a delegation from Ukraine and Moldova participating in  TechStep Sweden , an initiative led by  OTGS OpenTradeGate Sweden . The visit was energizing, and gave us the opportunity to build business relationships that connect our companies and community to new markets. Today, we’re excited to introduce the first of what we hope will other business leaders from Ukraine and Moldova that are supporting the Founders Loft

On 14 November, Founders Loft welcomed a delegation from Ukraine and Moldova participating in TechStep Sweden , a program led by OTGS – Open Trade Gate Sweden . The initiative supports IT companies in exploring the Swedish market, building business relationships, and gaining insights into how the Swedish innovation system operates. During their visit to Gothenburg, the delegation met with several key actors in the region’s innovation ecosystem, and Founders Loft was included

Applications for this year’s Founders Challenge close on November 30! Our annual idea competition highlights entrepreneurs who want to make a real difference through innovation and sustainability. Do you know someone with a tech-driven idea that could make industry more sustainable? Or are you working on a solution that could transform how we produce, build and shape tomorrow’s society? Then it’s time to apply – or share this opportunity within your network! This year’s theme

Our alumni company Generation Waste  continues to lead the way in sustainable, data-driven innovation! As a finalist in the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2025 , they are recognized for their collaboration with COLUMBIA signature AROYA CRUISES , demonstrating how data and technology can reduce food waste and create both climate impact and profitability — even at sea. 💚 Generation Waste  has been shortlisted for Galley Product of the Year  at this year’s Cruise Ship Interiors A

We’re proud to share that our incubator company Cirkly  has been selected as one of the finalists in Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV  – a program that brings together Nordic impact tech startups determined to make a real difference. Cirkly now has the chance to win the People’s Choice Award  – where the public can vote for their favourite startup! Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV is a platform that strengthens collaboration between established companies, investors, and startups cont

An idea competition initiated by Founders Loft in Gothenburg Since 2023, we at Founders Loft  have had the pleasure of arranging Founders Challenge  – an annual competition where we, together with different partners, highlight entrepreneurs and startups who want to make a difference in society. The idea behind the initiative is simple but important: to recognise and support entrepreneurs who use innovation as a driving force for social change. Through Founders Challenge, we w

We feel an extra sense of pride when our alumni step into the spotlight and receive recognition for their work. This time it’s Joel...

When we gathered all the companies in the incubator for the autumn kick-off, Founders Loft was filled with great energy and...

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Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the West Coast Business Angels  to Founders Loft. Four companies pitched their ideas to the...

Picture: Montage You can now vote for your favorite in this year’s Startup 4 Climate! We are very proud to announce that three alumni...

We are proud to announce that incubator company Cirkly has been selected to join the Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV Class of Fall 2025 ....

New Digital Initiative for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs – Three Months That Could Change Everything! Gothenburg, 2025-08-18 A new digital...

Photo: Breakit The Incubator company Parking Tima was recently featured in Breakit. It is Matilda Öhman , founder of Parking Time , who...

Skrivly - Simple and Secure Electronic Signatures Skrivly is a platform that combines AI-powered contract drafting and e-signatures in...

Congratulations to  Matilda Öhman , founder and CEO of  Parking Time Sweden ! Matilda has been nominated for  Nordic Women in Tech Awards...

In this year's final of Young Idea of the Year 2025 , organized by Företagarna, the winner of the incubator's "Founders Challenge"...