European Innovation Council

Norbite is a biotech research firm focused on converting plastic waste into sustainable products through an innovative insect-based biorefinery. The company's technology integrates biorefinery and vertical farming methods to process plastic waste, yielding larvae that are bio-refined into proteins suitable for food and feed applications. By offering sustainable solutions, Norbite aims to contribute positively to environmental efforts while providing clients with valuable products and services.

Modvion AB, founded in 2015 and based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in the design and development of modular wind power towers constructed from renewable composite materials. The company's innovative modular technology simplifies construction logistics by facilitating transportation and installation of towers over 120 meters tall. This approach not only reduces costs associated with traditional steel tower construction but also enhances efficiency in harnessing wind energy. By leveraging engineered wood products, Modvion aims to improve the economic viability of wind power investments for power plant construction businesses, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Lindhe Xtend specializes in the development and sale of user-friendly prostheses and accessories aimed at enhancing the quality of life for amputees. The company's products are designed to provide a natural and flexible experience, utilizing composite materials that allow for adaptability to various terrains. By collaborating closely with users, Lindhe Xtend focuses on creating solutions that enable individuals to navigate daily challenges with ease, promoting a life of freedom and mobility.

Scandinavian Real Heart is a medical technology company focused on developing an advanced artificial heart designed to assist patients awaiting heart transplants. The company's Total Artificial Heart (TAH) aims to closely replicate the natural pumping action, pressure ratios, and pulse of a healthy heart. With an emphasis on improved functionality compared to existing solutions, the TAH serves as a transitional device for individuals in need of a heart transplant, potentially saving lives and enhancing the quality of care for patients in critical condition.

Syntach develops a cardiac support device to improve the care of the rapidly-growing number of people with heart failure.

Tada Group AB, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacturing of medical products, primarily focusing on intravenous solutions. The company offers products such as the Thoor infusion tube, which is designed for efficiency in medical applications. Additionally, Tada Group has developed the ReLink connector, an innovative solution aimed at minimizing complications and costs related to accidental disconnections in IV lines, which is a significant issue in both hospital and homecare environments. Through its product offerings, Tada Group addresses critical challenges in healthcare, enhancing safety and reliability in infusion practices.

Invoier is on a mission to help small and medium sized businesses become more competitive by changing the behaviour to access and price working capital. Founded in Stockholm, the financial technology company revolutionised short term financing with the world’s first spot market in real time for invoice trading. Today Invoier offers a platform for businesses in Europe to get paid directly, plan the liquidity and grow its business. Backed by the EIC/European Investment Bank and partnering with some of the biggest investors we are quickly changing how the world sees SME financing. Join us on our mission! Visit: https://www.invoier.com/

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform focused on providing holiday accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Established in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud, motivated by personal experience as a father of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover distinguishes itself through a unique classification system that enables users to find suitable accommodations based on their specific mobility needs and levels of physical disability. This community-based approach aims to enhance accessibility in travel, ensuring that individuals with special needs can find and book appropriate lodging options with ease.

Gleechi AB, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate natural hand interaction in virtual environments and robotics. The company's innovative technology allows for real-time hand motion interaction, enhancing experiences in virtual reality and gaming. By leveraging advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms, Gleechi enables realistic hand movements, making it easier for users to engage with virtual training scenarios and artificial hands. The company has received several accolades, including recognition as Super Startup of the Year and Startup of the Year by various organizations, highlighting its impact and leadership in the field of interactive software solutions.

NIL Technology ApS is a nanotechnology company based in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, with a branch in Gothenburg, Sweden. Established in 2006, the company specializes in the optical design, prototyping, and mass production of optical components. NIL Technology offers nanostructured masters for various replication technologies, such as nanoimprint, UV-replication, hot embossing, roll printing, and injection molding. Its product range includes diffractive optical elements, microlens arrays, beam splitters, optical diffusers, and waveguides for augmented and mixed reality applications. The company's solutions cater to diverse sectors, including biotechnology, renewable energy, consumer product packaging, and advanced imaging technologies. By focusing on optical applications for sensors, 3D displays, and smartphones, NIL Technology aims to enable innovative optical solutions for a variety of high-tech industries.

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering rechargeable zinc-ion battery chemistry. Enerpoly innovates in battery components, production methods, and designs, and employs agile research and development techniques to rapidly deliver batteries that are suitable for the grid, industrial, commercial, and residential uses.

Ilya Pharma AB is a biotechnology company based in Uppsala, Sweden, that specializes in developing biological drugs aimed at treating wounds in skin and mucosa. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on addressing both acute and chronic wounds, particularly those affecting individuals with diabetes. Ilya Pharma employs a unique approach by genetically modifying lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in yogurt, to produce substances that enhance the healing process of skin injuries. Their innovative drug delivery system utilizes these bacteria as vectors to administer biological drugs directly at the wound site or within the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating accelerated healing in a cost-effective manner. The company’s research and development efforts are rooted in extensive scientific studies conducted at Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agriculture.

Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform focused on providing holiday accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Established in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud, motivated by personal experience as a father of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover distinguishes itself through a unique classification system that enables users to find suitable accommodations based on their specific mobility needs and levels of physical disability. This community-based approach aims to enhance accessibility in travel, ensuring that individuals with special needs can find and book appropriate lodging options with ease.

Gleechi AB, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate natural hand interaction in virtual environments and robotics. The company's innovative technology allows for real-time hand motion interaction, enhancing experiences in virtual reality and gaming. By leveraging advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms, Gleechi enables realistic hand movements, making it easier for users to engage with virtual training scenarios and artificial hands. The company has received several accolades, including recognition as Super Startup of the Year and Startup of the Year by various organizations, highlighting its impact and leadership in the field of interactive software solutions.

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering rechargeable zinc-ion battery chemistry. Enerpoly innovates in battery components, production methods, and designs, and employs agile research and development techniques to rapidly deliver batteries that are suitable for the grid, industrial, commercial, and residential uses.