Do you want to take the next step with your food business? In the fall of 2025, you have the chance to participate in a new initiative that focuses on expertise, innovation and networking, at no cost.
Together with RISE and the Food Accelerator, Dalarna Science Park invites food companies in Dalarna to a pilot that provides concrete help with development. You can test new ways of working in product development, sustainability and business development with the help of some of the country's leading experts.
- "We know that many food companies face tough challenges, but also that there is a strong will to develop. With this pilot, we want to make it easier to take the next step," says David Levrén, Business Developer at Dalarna Science Park.
Flexible help - on your terms
What makes the pilot unique is the access to cutting-edge expertise, in a way that is both accessible and tailored to the needs of businesses. You get:
- Advice and coaching - digital, face-to-face or hybrid.
- Direct contact with experts in product development, sustainability, process technology, business development, sensory science and much more.
- Help develop your business model and find funding opportunities.
- Opportunity to make new contacts and be matched with relevant actors.
- For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it can be difficult to navigate through all the initiatives that exist. Here we bring together resources, expertise and networks in one place - and it costs nothing to join," explains David Levrén.
Dalarna as a test county
The pilot is part of RISE's assignment within the Food Strategy 2.0. The aim is to develop better working methods for how knowledge and resources can be made available to companies throughout the country regardless of size or geography. Therefore, Dalarna has been selected as a test region.
After the pilot, participating companies will contribute their experiences and insights, which in turn will shape the future of food assistance systems.
The number of places is limited and recruitment will only take place in September 2025. In case of high interest, a selection will be made based on the company's potential, regional conditions and link to the food strategy.
Pilot for food businesses in Dalarna
What: Pilot project with free assistance in product development, sustainability and business development.
For whom: Food companies throughout the chain, operating in Dalarna.
When: Autumn 2025, registration of interest by September.
How: Advice and expert contact via digital and physical meetings. Companies participate with their own time and contribute with reflections after the work is completed.
Interested? Please contact me!
