TAKE YOUR IDEA TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA 2024 is now open for registration
It’s finally time for the annual competition Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA. The goal is to attract innovators from Flemingsberg, helping them take the step towards realizing their visions while also participating in shaping the businesses of the future. Do you have an idea that can contribute to a better world? Then you should take part in the Flemingsberg Science Award competition.
We face several major societal challenges such as climate change, demographic change, mental illness and growing inequality. To solve these challenges, new innovative solutions and approaches will be needed – new ways of thinking, collaborating and acting.
“We support ideas from Flemingsberg, which is why we offer a special prize with a smaller cash award. However, we also want ideas to be developed in Flemingsberg, so the prize includes the opportunity to access our creative innovation hub, Innovation Station Flemingsberg, for one month,” says Flemingsberg Science CEO Johnny Högberg.
Flemingsberg Science Award IDEA is a sub-competition of the national business plan competition Venture Cup, made for students, professionals, and people living in Flemingsberg. By participating in the competition, you have the opportunity to test your business idea with experienced experts. This could be the first step in turning your vision into reality and shaping the businesses of the future. The winner will receive a prize of 5000 SEK and access to the Coworking environment, Innovation Station Flemingsberg, at Campus Flemingsberg for one month. The competition runs until November 11th.
Open House 2025: Persistent Enthusiasm for Higher Education
Every year, Campus Flemingsberg hosts an Open House. Where aspiring individuals get the opportunity to visualize their future and receive guidance in finding their true calling—by visiting Sweden’s eighth-largest campus. Whether the aspirations involve economics and law, healthcare and nursing, or music and technology, the campus’ colleges and universities can meet every need. Choosing your own path has never been easier!
A Growing Arts and Cultural Scene in Flemingsberg
As Flemingsberg transforms into a city, a vibrant and dynamic arts and cultural scene is essential. Last spring, for the first time, over thirty individuals active in the cultural sector with ties to Flemingsberg gathered. This marked the starting point for a growing cultural cluster within one of Sweden’s largest urban development projects.
Agnes Török: A Voice for Performance Poetry & Reading Promotion
With roots in Sweden and an international career, Agnes Török has established themselves as one of the most engaging voices in modern poetry. Agnes Török is Sweden’s Reading Ambassador, a spoken word poet, and an author. Recently, they were also appointed as the lead instructor for the new university program in Performance Poetry and Storytelling at The Stockholm University College of Music Education (SMI).
GameHub Flemingsberg: A New Initiative to Create the Gaming Cluster of the Future
The Flemingsberg Science Foundation is launching a business development program in collaboration with Drivhuset Stockholm, associated partners, and Södertörn University as a first step in establishing a gaming cluster in Flemingsberg. The project, named GameHub, aims to facilitate the creation of new gaming companies and strengthen Flemingsberg’s position as a center for game development.
Södertörn University Invests in Social Innovation for Youth in Flemingsberg
Södertörn University has announced that they have been granted funding from the Swedish ESF Council to establish a competence center for social innovation. Flemingsberg continues its development as an innovation hub as researchers, students, and various stakeholders engage in efforts to combat social and economic vulnerability among young people in Södertörn.
