Do you have a business idea that you are passionate about, or perhaps a start-up that you want to take to the next level? Then an incubator could be just what you need. An incubator is a neutral party that acts as a greenhouse for both ideas and entrepreneurs. They can be found in many places around the world - Dalarna Science Park is one of them.
As a participant in Dalarna Science Park's incubator, you will receive support for 6-24 months in everything from marketing and leadership to financing and law. Here you get tools that allow you to sharpen your idea and grow as an entrepreneur, while becoming part of an environment where driven people and exciting opportunities meet. By your side, you will have experienced business coaches who are focused on the success of your business.
Already have a team? That's great! We'll help you strengthen your collaboration and build a successful business together.
Facts
For whom: If you have an innovative business idea and want to develop your business.
Program duration: 6-24 months.
Content: Coaching and expertise in business development, marketing, sustainability, leadership, international trade, board work, intellectual property, sales, finance and more.
Admission: Ongoing.
Privacy: We are bound by confidentiality and will not share your idea with others.
The incubator offers you several benefits - here are some examples
Coaching
Building a business involves a lot of questions to be answered, choices to be made and decisions to be taken. Thanks to our skilled and experienced business coaches, you'll always have someone you can ask for advice and bounce ideas off. If you and your team participate in the Incubation Program, you will have a dedicated Head Coach who will follow you all the way and work hard for your success.
Skills development
As a participant in the incubator, you get exclusive opportunities for skills development, including through our Expert Hours - webinars with invited experts in various business strategy areas held 6-8 times a year. Here you will gain valuable knowledge and insights that will help you develop both yourself and your business.
In addition to this, you also have the opportunity to participate in Dalarna Science Park's many open events throughout the year, such as workshops, lectures and competitions - perfect for networking and continuing to sharpen your skills.
capital
Through our subsidiaries DalaCapital and Tregion Startup Invest, we can offer early capital support to your company. In addition, we have a broad network for seeking innovation funds and external capital from other actors. As a participant in the incubator, you will also have the opportunity to join us at investor events such as SLUSH, GoWest and A-Match, where you can make valuable contacts.
Dalarna Science Park's incubator is also part of Vinnova's excellence program, which gives you as a participant the opportunity to receive funding for important efforts in the early stages of the business journey.
Networks
Customers, partners, investors or industry experts? We have national and international networks for every need and will help you connect with people who can contribute to your development journey.
"In the incubator, there are extremely competent, benevolent and humble people to ask for advice and brainstorm with, whatever comes up."
David Forsberg, CEO, Kwikk
How to apply
The incubator process involves four steps:
Kick-off meeting, 1 x 45 minutes. Free of charge
Verification meetings, 3 x 120 minutes. Free of charge
Pre-incubation, up to 6 months. Monthly cost: SEK 1 000
The first three steps will give you a picture of where you stand and the prospects for your idea. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to explore your personal strengths and challenges.
Together with the business coaches, you will decide whether it is best to continue to the next stage, postpone your plans or cancel. If you choose to proceed, you will be well prepared and with each step you take, you increase the chances of building a successful start-up.
During both the pre-incubation and the incubator, you can rent office space in Workflow Open (Dalarna Science Park, Borlänge) at a discounted price.
20 years of innovation
The year was 2004, when innovators and entrepreneurs could turn to Dalarna Science Park's incubator for support for the first time. In the 20 years since then, nearly 3,000 ideas have been tested in the incubator - resulting in around 600 jobs in nearly 170 companies with a total annual turnover (2023) of more than SEK 1 billion.
Welcome to book your kick-off meeting
Tell us about your idea and we'll take its temperature together. The kick-off meeting is free, lasts 45 minutes and takes place online. We are bound by confidentiality, so you can share your idea and ask us anything you want to know. You don't commit to anything and, perhaps most importantly, you don't have to wonder what might have become of your idea if you had only taken the first step.