Innovation program HIT
Do you need to review your company’s goals, business model, and strategies? Perhaps you need to reprioritize in light of changes in the business environment or explore new opportunities? If you’re unsure what the next step in your company’s development should be and want to prepare your company for future challenges, turn to HIT for help. The next program starts on November 17, 2026, so submit your expression of interest today!
HIT stands for sustainable innovative growth and is an innovation program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in Dalarna, regardless of industry, that want to be better equipped for both the present and the future.
Facts about the HIT innovation program
Program duration: Approximately 8 months.
For whom: SMEs that want to increase their readiness for change, create tangible business benefits and boost innovation through access to expertise, tools and networks.
Content: Workshopsand educational seminars held approximately once a month, as well as individual coaching in between sessions. Access to a broad network of experts and the opportunity to exchange experiences with other companies in the program.
Privacy: We are bound by a duty of confidentiality and operate under strict confidentiality.
Knowledge, structure and inspiration
Participating in HIT is like having a personal trainer at the gym. You and your colleagues are motivated and challenged by the coaches, but it is you who do the work.
The program is tailored to your company’s current and future needs and helps strengthen its capacity for innovation and sustainable growth.
- Individual guidance by a business coach at regular meetings.
- Seminars and workshops that provide you with new knowledge in areas such as innovation, sustainability, change management, value-driven growth, digitalization, and AI.
- Proven tools, models, and methods to use during the change journey.
- Access to a large network of experts and the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with other companies in the program.
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Previous participants in the HIT business development program
At Fiskarheden Komponenter AB, sustainability meets high precision
One of Dalarna's established companies that has undergone Dalarna Science Park's HIT program (Sustainable Innovative Growth) is Fiskarheden Komponenter AB, part of the Fiskarheden Group. The company is a role model for sustainable industrial development, both regionally and nationally. In the heart of Fiskarheden's sawmill in Transtrand, surrounded by the forests of Dalarna, it creates...
Ovansiljan's electricity is developed with a focus on sustainability and a long-term approach
Ovansiljan's electricity had already started working towards more sustainable business when CEO Peter Stenvall heard about HIT, the development program for sustainable, innovative growth. With that, a lot fell into place...
BK Andersson gears up with sustainable solutions
Logistics puzzles, extensive regulations, heavy investments and employees who are rarely gathered in the same place - all this is everyday life for Mats Andersson, who owns and runs BK Andersson, a successful haulage company in Insjön.
HIT gave Herdins Färgverk new energy
Since its launch in 2022, nearly fifty companies have undergone HIT, the program for sustainable, innovative growth. One of them is Herdins Färgverk in Falun, where HIT has not only resulted in adjusted goals, but also in greater job satisfaction. - Perhaps because we now have a clearer picture of...
Questions and Answers About the HIT Innovation Program
What is the HIT business development program?
HIT stands for Sustainable Innovative Growth and is a program for small and medium-sized enterprises in Dalarna that want to strengthen their competitiveness, develop new ways of working, and future-proof their operations.
Who can participate in the program?
HIT is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses in Dalarna, regardless of industry, that want to take a strategic approach to innovation, growth, and sustainable development.
What kind of support will I receive during the program?
You will receive individual guidance from a business coach, access to tools and models for development, as well as inspiration and the opportunity to exchange experiences with other companies.
How much time do I need to set aside?
Expect approximately one seminar or workshop per month, as well as individual coaching between meetings. The amount of time required depends on how actively you want to work with the changes in your company.
How is the program adapted to my company?
The program is tailored to your current situation, goals, and challenges—ensuring that the content is relevant and useful for your specific organization.
How do I register my business with HIT?
You are welcome to express your interest through our website or contact us directly for more information about the program's structure and whether it is a good fit for your company.
