Applications for the Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA are now open
Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA is an innovation competition for you who are students, living or working in Flemingsberg. In a sub-competition to the national business plan competition Venture Cup, Flemingsberg Science rewards ideas in the early stages – the prize sum is SEK 5,000.
Do you have an idea that can contribute to a better world? Then you must be in the competition. We are facing several major societal challenges such as climate change, demographic changes, mental illness and increasing inequality. To solve these challenges, new innovative solutions and approaches will be needed – new ways of thinking, collaborating and acting.
Via Venture Cup, you get valuable feedback, opportunities for networking with interesting profiles from the business world, and your idea also has the chance to be named one of Sweden’s 20 best business ideas.
The competition is open between 30 August and 8 November.
Read more on the Flemingsberg Science or websites.
Cluster Engine Flemingsberg – ERDF Project for Growth in Life Science
Flemingsberg is taking a significant step towards establishing itself as a central player in Life Science with the launch of the “Cluster Engine Life Science Flemingsberg” project. The project has been granted funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and aims to strengthen the growth and establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the life science sector in the Stockholm region. The total project budget is €10.8 million for the years 2025–2027.
BioLamina Establishes Operations in Flemingsberg – A Key Player in ATMP Development
As the world’s first and only producer of laminins, the biotechnology company BioLamina has expanded its operations and chosen to establish part of its business in Flemingsberg. Using laminins, a protein that creates an optimal environment for cells to expand and/or differentiate, they are a key player in the development of ATMPs (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) in Sweden and globally.
Sally Sow and Turn UP: Winners of the Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA 2024
The music world can be a challenging place, both for organizers trying to reach their audience and for music lovers searching for events that suit their taste. Sally Sow, the winner of the Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA 2024, has developed Turn Up, a platform that simplifies organizing, discovering, and participating in local music events. With a focus on inclusion and accessibility, she aims to create a music scene where everyone feels welcome.
KTH’s Technical Preparatory Year Moves to Flemingsberg – Student Numbers Expected to Double in Autumn 2025
In the autumn of 2025, KTH will relocate its Technical Preparatory Year spots from Södertälje to Flemingsberg, resulting in a significant increase in student numbers at Campus Flemingsberg. By nearly doubling available seats and introducing a new learning center model in collaboration with 3 municipalities, KTH aims to meet the growing demand for technical education in the region.
