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Founders Lunch with Emanuel Vedefors - Sharing is Caring
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


Welcoming a new Mentor: Oleksii Glib to our Mentor Network
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


International Delegation from Ukraine and Moldova Visited 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


15 days left – do you know someone who should apply to Founders Challenge 2025?
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
Generation Waste finalist at the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2025
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


Cirkly nominated for the Mastercard Lighthouse People’s Choice Award
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


The incubator Founders Loft launches this year’s idea competition: Founders Challenge 2025 – Sustainable Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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


Our alumni Joel Löwenberg wins E-com Brightest Star 2025 ✨
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...


Kick off at Founders Loft – a day filled with inspiration, knowledge, and community building
When we gathered all the companies in the incubator for the autumn kick-off, Founders Loft was filled with great energy and...


Dialogue and Knowledge Sharing as Founders Loft Visits the University of Gothenburg
How do you actually measure progress in a startup? That was the theme when Founders Loft’s business developer Alma Backendal recently...


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


Three Founders Loft alumnies in Startup 4 Climate 2025
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...


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


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


Incubator Startup Parking Time Back in the Spotlight – Matilda Öhman Featured in Breakit
Photo: Breakit The Incubator company Parking Tima was recently featured in Breakit. It is Matilda Öhman , founder of Parking Time , who...


We welcome Skrivly to Founders Loft!
Skrivly - Simple and Secure Electronic Signatures Skrivly is a platform that combines AI-powered contract drafting and e-signatures in...


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


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


Matilda Öman, CEO of Parking Time, wins pitch competition for Fearless Stockholm
Matilda Öman was the entrepreneur who won the tough selection process to determine which company would participate in Feminvest's...


Get to know Cognivity AI fom our Incubator
Cognivity AI - Advanced Battery Control Christian Fleischer, founder & CEO at Cognivity AI, says that " At Cognivity AI, we are building...


Parking Time launches 2.0 – Faster, simpler, and ready for a larger market!
After demonstrating traction and proof of concept, Parking Time is now taking the next step in its development by launching a completely...


Founders Loft is once again ranked as one of Sweden's best business incubators!
Founders Loft is the clear choice for startups driving innovative and sustainable solutions to accelerate the society of the future...


Cirkly, one of the winners of Venture Cup's IDEA 2024 Region West, makes it onto the list of Sweden's Top 20 Best Business Ideas!
On Wednesday, December 4th, the award ceremony for Venture Cup's IDEA competition took place. We are proud that Founders Loft startup...


Parametric Solutions in Dagens Industri – AI and Sustainability in Focus!
Dagens Industri Recently Highlighted Parametric’s Work in Creating Sustainable Cities Through AI and Innovation "AI Architects Are...


Founders Loft Sets Up Base in A Working Lab at Chalmers
Founders Loft Takes a New Step in Its Development with a Move to Akademiska Hus’ Co-working Arena in Gothenburg – A Working Lab at Campus...


Sunsurf Solar secures a new contract for the installation of a solar power plant in Skåne.
Sunsurf Solar is the company that develops patented, unique solutions for sustainable and efficient floating solar power plants. Earlier...


UA Vision initiates collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology
UA Vision Nordic AB, which has been part of the Founders Loft incubator since 2022, is developing the innovation MEV-Cam. This technology...


Rivus wins the E-Prize 2024 in the category Renewable Energy!
We at Founders Loft are incredibly proud and happy to congratulate Rivus on winning the E-Prize 2024 in the category of Renewable Energy!...


Parametric finalists in the ConTech category at the Nordic PropTech Awards 2025!
At the beginning of October, we announced that one of our companies, Parametric, had been nominated in the ConTech category for the...


Founders Loft welcomes Johan Gratschew as a consultant
Johan Gratschew is a successful senior international leader with strategic and operational expertise in areas such as M&A, change...


Piffl’s Journey from an Idea to Over 160 Locations Across Sweden
In the summer of 2020, Piffl's founders realized their vision of making sports and activities accessible to everyone—without the need for...


Four Matix students join startups at Founders Loft!
Matix is the master’s program that combines academic depth with business development in companies—enabling partner companies to gain an...


We welcome the startup Cirkly to Founders Loft !
In today’s challenging economy, where rising costs and limited savings have led many to turn to private loans with high interest rates,...


Rivus Batteries wins first prize in prestigious pitch competition!
Gothenburg-based Rivus Batteries has won first prize in the internationally recognized pitch competition at The Business Booster 2024...


Cloud Family achieves growth target - six months earlier than expected
Cloud Family has been part of the Founders Loft incubator since this spring and has since then brightened our community with their...


Rivus Batteries finalists in E-Prize 2024!
Founders Loft is proud to announce that Rivus Batteries, one of our incubator companies, has been selected as a finalist for the...


Parking Time Sweden in Dagens Industri!
In a new article, Dagens Industri highlights Parking Time Sweden and Matilda Öhman, Founder and CEO of the tech startup – which aims to...


Parametric has been nominated in the ConTech category for the Nordic PropTech Awards 2025!
Founders Loft is proud to announce that one of our companies, Parametric, has been nominated in the ConTech category for the Nordic...


Founders Loft Testimonials: Parking Time
🅿 Hear Matilda Öhman from Parking Time Sweden talk about Founders Loft! Founders Loft is the community-based incubator focused on...


Founders Loft Testimonials: PIFFL
🤸♀️ Piffl , One of our companies at Founders Loft shares the benefits of being part of our incubator - a community-based incubator...


Rivus Batteries is highlighted in a new article in Göteborgs-posten!
Rivus Batteries is the company that aims to revolutionize energy storage with a new type of organic flow batteries. The launch is...


Meela update: Successful funding round - founders featured in the press discussing the innovation that matches you with the right therapist
After the successful seed round completed this summer, in which the startup Meela raised a total of 30 million SEK and was featured in...


CTO at SmartCraft: We have made substantial savings with Cloud Family's solutions for AWS usage
As the leading Nordic provider of cloud-based (SaaS) solutions for craftsmen and the construction industry, the SmartCraft group has...


Parametric CTO joins panel discussion at Tech BBQ in Copenhagen!
At the Tech BBQ event in Copenhagen, Erik, CTO of Parametric – one of the companies in the Founders Loft incubator – participated in an...


Success as Parking Time launches in Falköping - thousands of users in the first week!
Last Saturday, during the event "Family in the City," Parking Time was in Falköping to take the opportunity to visit the town where the...


Meanwhile reaches its goal on Kickstarter!
The Founders Loft startup Meanwhile, which offers a newly developed smart camera linked to an app that enables safer monitoring and dog...


The zebra company Saveabl is passionate about sustainability and reducing food waste!
🦓 Zebra Impact Academy is an exciting new accelerator aimed at creating better opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs driven by a...


The zebra company Recreatio creates sustainable working life with nature as a tool!
🦓 Zebra Impact Academy is an exciting new accelerator aimed at creating better opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs driven by a...


Substly Recogniced as a Leader in SaaS!
One of Founders Loft’s incubator companies, Substly, has recently been recognized by the renowned platform G2 as a top-ranked leader in...


The zebra company Stadskupan creates biodiversity in urban environments!
Zebra Impact Academy is a new accelerator with a clear goal: to create better conditions for companies and entrepreneurs driven by a...
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