Whether you have the seed of a business idea, are curious about entrepreneurship or have already started something that you want to develop further - there is support available. Throughout May, together with several actors in the regional business support, we invite you to a series of free activities for those who want to take the next step as an entrepreneur.
You'll enjoy inspiring lectures, practical workshops and meetings with others who are also thinking about starting, growing or changing their business. There's something for everyone - whether you're just starting out or already in business and want to find a new direction, financing or sustainable development.
Start your own business in 60 minutes
Here is a quick and inspiring introduction for those who are curious about what it means to run their own business.
Monday 5 May, 12.00-13.00, digital.
Organizer: NyföretagarCentrum
Sign up here: Start your own business in 60 minutes | NFC Mellersta Dalarna
Sustainable entrepreneur in a sustainable company
Almi's workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to grow and develop sustainably. The meetings provide you with increased knowledge and new tools for sustainable business, for you as a person as well as for your company, in the short and long term.
Tuesday 6 May, 13:00-16:00, Almi's office in Falun, Åsgatan 23
Organizer: Almi Gävle Dala
Sign up here: Sustainable entrepreneur in a sustainable company - Almi
Energy communities and a democratic energy transition
A webinar on energy communities and their role in the energy transition and future energy system. How can we as citizens become an active part of the energy transition? What role can energy communities play in strengthening democracy, creating local benefits and contributing to a sustainable countryside? No pre-registration required.
Wednesday 7 May, 12-13, digital
Organizer: Coompanion Dalarna, Hela Sverige Ska Leva, Sveriges Energigemenskaper
Participate via this Zoom link: https://coompanion.zoom.us/j/93031954879
New routes to capital
Almi Gävle Dala invites you to a financing day where relevant actors gather who have capital and can enable your investments. You will get to listen to Dragon's Den veteran Karin O'Connor.
Thursday, May 8, 13-16, Falu Gruva
Organizer: Almi Gävle Dala
Sign up here: New ways to the capital / Falun - Almi
The talk of the town!
A conversation about tourism as an engine for rural development. Meet members and representatives of the Visit Village Economic Association and hear how they work together for sustainable tourism and development of their villages. No pre-registration required.
Thursday 8 May, 12-12.45, digital
Organizer: Coompanion, Visit Village, Visit Dalarna
Participate via the Coompanion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coompaniondalarna3166
Cooperation in elderly care - more joy, less staff turnover
Examples of how cooperative solutions create sustainable workplaces in healthcare.
Cooperation as a tool for more job satisfaction and lower staff turnover in elderly care. Listen to how they work at Gullogården where the municipality comes and tells about how they built up their collaboration with the cooperative activities. No pre-registration required.
Thursday 8 May, 14-16, digital
Organizer: Coompanion Dalarna, Fremia, Hela Sverige ska Leva
Participate via this Zoom link: https://coompanion.zoom.us/j/92362945517
Budget - Counting on your business
The only thing you know about a budget is that it will never be right. It may feel that way, but setting a budget at the start-up or ongoing stages of your business is one of the best ways to get a handle on the business side of your entrepreneurship.
Friday 9 May, 11.30-12.30, digital
Organizer: NyföretagarCentrum
Register here: Budget: Count on your business | NFC Mellersta Dalarna
Inspirational lecture Shervin Razani
Shervin Razani is a serial entrepreneur who has founded six companies in six different industries. In addition to his entrepreneurship, Shervin is one of the dragons on the popular TV show Dragon's Nest and has received several prestigious awards.
Tuesday 13 May, Room open 16.00-18.30, lecture ca 16.30 - ca 17.30, Kupolen shopping center, floor 3, Borlänge.
Organizer: Borlänge municipality
Sign up here: Inspirational lecture Shervin Razani
Test your idea - what do customers think?
Do you have a business idea that you want to realize? Do you want to know if customers really need what you offer? Then this digital workshop is perfect for you.
Thursday, May 15, 16.30-18.00, digital.
Organizer: Dalarna Science Park
Sign up here: Test your idea - what do customers think? - Dalarna Science Park
Ribbon as Business - how to start a business with ribbon?
We will briefly talk about different forms of business and more specifically about the form of economic association - which is tailored for those who want to start a business together in a democratic way. No pre-registration is required.
Saturday 17 May, 10-12, Dalapop's office in Borlänge.
Organizers: Coompanion, Dalapop, Studiefrämjandet, Bilda
Read more here: https://coompanion.se/alla-event/bandet-som-business-2/
Describe your business idea with the Lean Canvas
Do you have a business idea that sparks your interest - but wonder how to make it profitable? Learn how to structure your idea so that others understand it.
Tuesday, May 20, 16.30-18.00, digital
Organizers: Dalarna Science Park
Sign up here: Describe your business idea with Lean Canvas - Dalarna Science Park
Want to talk about your idea?
You don't need a business plan - just an idea, a feeling or a dream you want to explore. During May, you'll have the chance to test your ideas, meet others in the same situation and get support from people who know what it's like to take the first steps. Choose one or more of the activities - and discover what you can create.
Do you have an idea that you want to take forward? Or maybe you already run something and want to develop it further? Then our incubator could be the right place for you. Here you will have access to coaching, networking and an environment that makes it easier to grow - both as a person and an entrepreneur. The incubator acts as a greenhouse for ideas, where you get help to set structure, build teams and take your next step.
Book a meeting
Do you have an idea you want to realize? Our incubator gives you the energy, knowledge and network to take the next step. In the Circular Industry Accelerator, we connect industries with innovative startups to refine residual streams.
Book a meeting and let us help your vision grow!
