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Elastisys is a Swedish company specializing in cloud-native security and automation, aimed at organizations that develop and operate software critical to society. It provides consulting services and managed services that enhance security and efficiency throughout the software development life cycle. Leveraging decades of research in distributed systems, high-performance computing, and cloud automation, Elastisys enables clients to implement secure applications that are both cost-efficient and responsive. The company's focus on open-source cloud technology helps organizations accelerate revenue while ensuring the reliability and safety of their software solutions.

Exeri AB, founded in 2009 and based in Luleå, Sweden, specializes in transforming traditional electric grids into Smart Grids through its innovative Smart Grid Surveillance (SGS) system. This comprehensive technology digitizes electric grid networks, enabling real-time monitoring and providing network owners with up-to-date information on their systems. Exeri's solution enhances the security of electricity networks by facilitating quick problem detection and reducing power outage durations. Utilizing IoT technology and AI-driven algorithms, the system offers precise error localization, predictive maintenance capabilities, and decision support tools. This not only improves the efficiency of electricity grids but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources and the charging of electric vehicles, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

Future Ordering is a digital ordering platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, that aims to transform the global Food and Beverage industry. With nearly a decade of experience, the company provides a flexible and scalable self-ordering solution that supports restaurant brands across ten countries. Its platform features a contextual upsell algorithm, kiosk ordering, wallet payment options, and real-time order status updates, all designed to enhance customer experience and drive revenue for restaurant operators. By facilitating millions of transactions each month, Future Ordering has established itself as a key player in the restaurant technology landscape, helping operators maintain low costs while maximizing profitability.

Mowida AB is a company based in Umeå, Sweden, that develops a digital platform tailored for smaller property owners and housing companies. The platform provides an administrative system that assists property owners in managing their rental properties throughout the rental process. It focuses on facilitating various aspects of property management, including lease payments, insurance, contract relocation, and cleaning services. Mowida aims to create a streamlined and efficient housing market by offering tools that help homeowners find suitable accommodations while enabling real estate owners to effectively manage their properties.

Future Ordering is a digital ordering platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, that aims to transform the global Food and Beverage industry. With nearly a decade of experience, the company provides a flexible and scalable self-ordering solution that supports restaurant brands across ten countries. Its platform features a contextual upsell algorithm, kiosk ordering, wallet payment options, and real-time order status updates, all designed to enhance customer experience and drive revenue for restaurant operators. By facilitating millions of transactions each month, Future Ordering has established itself as a key player in the restaurant technology landscape, helping operators maintain low costs while maximizing profitability.

Elastisys is a Swedish company specializing in cloud-native security and automation, aimed at organizations that develop and operate software critical to society. It provides consulting services and managed services that enhance security and efficiency throughout the software development life cycle. Leveraging decades of research in distributed systems, high-performance computing, and cloud automation, Elastisys enables clients to implement secure applications that are both cost-efficient and responsive. The company's focus on open-source cloud technology helps organizations accelerate revenue while ensuring the reliability and safety of their software solutions.

Lipigon Pharmaceuticals AB is a biopharmaceutical company based in Umeå, Sweden, that specializes in the development of therapeutics for dyslipidemia and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on innovative treatments targeting lipoprotein lipase (LPL), an enzyme crucial for fat metabolism. Lipigon aims to address conditions related to low LPL activity, such as elevated blood fats, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. The company's portfolio includes treatments for rare diseases like lipodystrophy and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, where existing therapies are insufficient. Lipigon has entered into a collaboration with AstraZeneca to further develop LPL-based pharmaceuticals, potentially receiving significant financial support as milestones in development and sales are achieved.

Reclaimit AB, founded in 1999 in Piteå, Sweden, specializes in return administration system solutions for retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel businesses. The company offers a comprehensive customer return-management service that automates the entire return process for e-commerce companies and physical stores. Additionally, Reclaimit provides a web-based IT system designed to manage service and repair requests, particularly in the home electronics sector within the Nordic region. This system connects various stakeholders, including sellers, service shops, producers, insurance companies, and consumers. Furthermore, Reclaimit's RMA system addresses crediting and return issues for low-cost products in the home electronics and white goods industries. The company, previously known as ETTnoll Design AB, is committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient and cost-effective processes in aftersales services.

Sustainalube AB specializes in the development of innovative, environmentally friendly lubricants. Founded in 2015 by three professors from Luleå University of Technology, the company has created a unique product line based on patented technology, including oil-free and water-soluble lubricants. These products are designed to meet and exceed current environmental standards without sacrificing performance or affordability. Sustainalube's lubricants are non-toxic and fully degradable, allowing users in industries such as forestry and construction to clean equipment without resorting to harmful cleaners, thus saving time and reducing costs. The company has received recognition for its commitment to sustainability, winning various entrepreneurial competitions, including the Venture Cup Sweden in the "Environment & Energy" category and the Future Prize in 2015. Sustainalube continues to innovate and expand its offerings to cater to diverse applications and customer needs globally.

InfiCure Bio is a life science company based in Umeå, Sweden, specializing in the preclinical development and validation of drugs aimed at chronic inflammatory and fibrotic conditions. Founded in 2015, it evolved from a project initiated at the Umeå Biotech Incubator by Prof. Dan Holmberg and Dr. Sofia Mayans, leveraging research from their academic work. The company provides a unique preclinical model that simulates the development of fibrosis in various organs, such as the liver and kidneys, which is often preceded by chronic inflammation. This model allows pharmaceutical companies to test their anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic drugs comprehensively. InfiCure Bio's services include the setup, execution, analysis, and reporting of results from these effect tests, thereby supporting the development of therapies for significant medical conditions like chronic liver and kidney diseases.

BioResonator Good Eye is a Swedish Medtech company focused on developing and marketing advanced tonometers for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP), a critical factor in glaucoma detection. The company's flagship product, the ART tonometer, is distinguished by its patented technology, developed in collaboration with scientists at Umeå University Hospital. This device is designed to be user-friendly, accurate, and safe, allowing for consistent IOP measurements regardless of the operator. By improving the ease and precision of IOP assessments, BioResonator Good Eye aims to enhance the capabilities of healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating glaucoma, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.

Botnia Exploration Holding AB (publ), together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration of precious and base metals in Sweden. The company primarily explores for gold, as well as for silver, copper, zinc, and tungsten minerals. Its project portfolio includes approximately 20 exploration permits; and an exploitation concession.

COS Systems AB specializes in developing software solutions for the planning, deployment, and management of fiber networks, catering to the needs of network owners and operators. The company offers an OSS/BSS solution tailored for both single and multi-provider networks, facilitating a self-service marketplace for service providers to present their offerings to subscribers. Its primary products include COS Service Zones, which aids in the business planning and marketing of advanced fiber networks, and COS Business Engine, which automates the self-service experience for network subscribers. These solutions empower clients to effectively manage their infrastructure, service providers, customer interactions, and activations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, with an additional office in Newport, Rhode Island, COS Systems serves a diverse clientele, including large international operators, municipal networks, power companies, and real estate holding firms.

Likvor has developed a unique instrument for measuring the cerebrospinal fluid (brain fluid) pressure and flow. Likvor AB is an Umeå based medical device company which has developed a system to be used in neurological investigations. Likvor CELDA System is the result of close to 40 years of research at Umeå University and Umeå University Hospital assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. Likvor AB is marketing Likvor CELDA System and CELDA Tools. Likvor AB was established in 2007. Likvor AB first product Likvor CELDA System, was available to the market in 2009 when it was CE-marked. The company is certified according to ISO-13485. Likvor AB continues to develop new methods and devices in the area of CSF dynamics, together with the researchers at Umeå University and Umeå University Hospital.

SpinChem AB, based in Umeå, Sweden, specializes in developing and selling laboratory products designed for chemical processes aimed at producing and purifying substances used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries. The company's core offering includes patented rotating bed reactors, which address slow reaction kinetics caused by inadequate mass transfer between solutions and solid phases. Additionally, SpinChem provides a range of equipment such as MagRBR for heterogeneous reactions, filter kits, magnetic stirrers, and gas spargers. These products facilitate various applications, including process development, reaction screening, biocatalysis, reactor engineering, and downstream processing, all while emphasizing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.

Umefast AB specializes in developing computer applications tailored for property management and maintenance within the real estate industry. Based in Umeå, Sweden, the company has been serving government, municipal, and private management firms across the Nordic region since 1991. Umefast creates web-based applications on Microsoft platforms and offers cloud-based application and data hosting services. Its comprehensive solutions focus on technical property administration and financial control, facilitating tasks such as preventive maintenance, work order processing, labor planning, and contract management. The platform is designed to enhance efficiency in the supervision and care of properties, allowing service organizations to effectively plan resources and manage maintenance activities.

SmartPlanes AB specializes in the production of small, rugged unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for a variety of aerial mapping and surveying applications. The company's flagship product, the SmartOne UAV, caters to diverse sectors, including forestry, agriculture, civil engineering, utilities, and rescue operations, as well as waste dump management and real estate. SmartPlanes' UAVs are equipped to perform advanced tasks such as corridor mapping, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring. They utilize cutting-edge geospatial technology, enabling high-precision surveying and the creation of digital terrain and surface models for geographic information systems (GIS). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Skellefteå, Sweden, SmartPlanes continues to innovate in the unmanned aircraft industry, addressing both commercial and environmental challenges.

Limes Audio specializes in audio signal processing technologies, focusing on speech enhancement for communication systems. Founded in 2007 by Lindström and Christian Schüldt, both of whom possess Ph.D. degrees in Applied Signal Processing, the company is based in Umeå, Sweden. Limes Audio's technology aims to improve the quality of speakerphone communications by eliminating disruptive echoes and background noise, thereby delivering a natural and clear audio experience. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for organizations utilizing audio conferencing, ensuring that conversations are free from interruptions and glitches.

c/o Gerd is a Swedish company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of organic beauty products. Established in 2008 by Anna-Lena Wiklund Rippert and Johan Wiklund, the company operates from its Jokkmokk facility where it develops its products in collaboration with chemists. The product line includes a variety of cosmetics for hair care, body care, and eco-friendly deodorants, made from organic raw materials such as berries and herbs. All products are formulated without toxic substances, including parabens and alcohol, and undergo testing and approval in Germany. c/o Gerd aims to position itself as a leading player in the international organic skincare and cosmetics market, distributing its products primarily through retailers and its online platform, with a focus on exports to countries like Belgium and Japan.

Agency9 is a leading provider of web and mobile solutions for 3D visualisation of geographic information and maps for collaboration and communication. The company was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Evado Mobile Solutions AB, based in Luleå, Sweden, specializes in developing mobile software solutions designed to enhance and simplify both internal and external communications within organizations. The company operates primarily in two areas: mobile solutions and business development. It provides a mobile platform and application that enable clients to effectively launch and manage their mobile services. The team at Evado comprises consultants and project managers who are dedicated to understanding client needs, brainstorming ideas, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Their focus is on assisting companies undergoing change, particularly those with open-minded cultures and capable organizations that can engage in the project.

Lystra Personlig Assistans is a provider of personal assistant services focused on supporting individuals with disabilities in Sweden. The company operates with the goal of becoming one of the leading assistant companies in the country, using Norrland as its base. Lystra is committed to delivering quality personal assistance in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such services. By adhering to the principles outlined in the Swedish Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), Lystra ensures that its services are aligned with legislative intentions, thereby enhancing the lives of those it serves.

Zordix is a game development company that is involved in handheld games development. Its special talents include design, animation, 3d modelling, programming, web, marketing, sales, and CRM. Zordix is developing games for the new digital download channels Nintendo DSiWare and the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. It is based in Umeå, Sweden.

Enycon AB, located in Umeå, Sweden, specializes in the manufacture of biofuel boilers and the development of eco-friendly heating systems. The company provides complete heating solutions and is involved in the design, construction, and operation of district heating systems. Enycon primarily serves property owners and municipalities looking to invest in new heating plants or convert existing oil and electricity-based systems to biofuel alternatives. By focusing on overall economy, security, and optimized technology, Enycon aims to offer sustainable heating solutions that cater to both individual homes and commercial structures. Since June 30, 2015, Enycon has operated as a subsidiary of Adven Oy.

UmBio AB is a leading player in multivariate image analysis and they are known to provide a broad range of hardware and software products within this field. UmBio is based in Sweden and current customers include Merck, Danisco, Mirka, NeuroSearch, Pfizer, VTT and Arla. UmBio Evince Image, the company's multivariate image analysis software, is a versatile analytical tool that dramatically reduces the time required to reveal the value in online or lab data. UmBio Predict is UmBio’s new software and hardware for automatically predicting data from a given instrument in real-time, with an automatic high-performance calculation engine capable of 100% representation. UmBio Industry is a turn-key solution including sophisticated hardware and software solutions to allow the measurement of hundreds of wavelengths in real time with a high throughput hyperspectral camera. This generates high quality spectral data which is automatically analysed continuously in real time. On October 21st, 2009 UmBio recieved 1st Prize in the Metro Tech Challenge, a Swedish competition of startup companies arranged by SiSP and MetroTeknik. The associated press release states, "The jury considers UmBio to be a great example of successful entrepreneurship, together with a positive development of the organization, technology, products and market. UmBio seems to have the true possibility to penetrate an international process market. They are world leading pioneers within spectral image analysis, and provides next generation's quality control by offering chemical analysis in real time processes."

Treehotel AB operates a unique hotel located in Harads, Sweden, offering guests an exceptional experience in architecturally designed wooden rooms situated among unspoiled nature. Founded in 2010, the hotel features treerooms that blend modern aesthetics with the natural environment, allowing visitors to escape the constraints of daily life while enjoying a serene atmosphere. The amenities include a restaurant, a shop, a bar, conference rooms, and dining services, catering to various needs. Treehotel also provides package deals tailored for companies, families, and couples, ensuring a memorable stay that emphasizes local delicacies and the beauty of the surrounding forest.