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Annual Review 2018
UIC - GLOBALLY TOP
RANKED BUSINESS
INCUBATOR AND
ACCELERATOR
OWNERS &
UIC PARTNERS
UIC’s partners support the development of
innovative startups and growth companies
by sharing their knowledge and expertise
through seminars, individual coaching and by
financial contributions UIC is owned equally by STUNS (the Foundation for
Collaboration between the Universities in Uppsala, Business,
to UIC.
and the Public Sector), the municipality of Uppsala, SLU
Holding, and Uppsala University Holding Company.
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2018
THE UIC
STORY
UIC was formed in 1999. The focus then was on business development
support and the letting of premises as a more traditional incubator.
In 2004 the new UIC model was established. Focus shifted fully to
business development support for innovative startups and growth
companies, and premises were no longer offered. UIC’s independence
was assured by taking no ownership in UIC companies. A successful
network of UIC partners and business coaches offering guidance and
The UIC Story
advice to UIC companies were also here to stay.
UIC grew geographically and was designated Södertälje’s business
incubator in 2012. The successes also led to UIC being ranked in 2014
as the world’s 18th best university-affiliated business incubator 3
according to UBI Global, followed by 10th place in 2015 and 4th place
in 2018.
Success factors? UIC’s adapted business development programs, an
experienced UIC team, an independent approach, a strong network of
UIC partners and business coaches, and a world-class innovation
support system – to mention a few.
See some of the top results
from UIC’s 20 years
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTRE
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BSEK
BSEK
UIC companies have received
financing of over SEK 4.3 billion
(EUR 408 million) in the form of
investments, grants and loans.
registered companies have
participated in UIC’s business
development programs.UIC is ranked the world’s 4th best
university-affiliated business incubator
by UBI Global thanks in large part
to 20 years of successful business
development support.
startups & growth companies have
received business development
support through UIC’s programs
All figures are for the period 1999-2018.
5A FEW WORDS
FROM CEO
PER BENGTSSON
Credit for our
ranking should
be given to all
of these
supporting UIC turns 20 this year! It is therefore a particular pleasure that the UIC companies’
players with figures for 2018 are some of the best so far. They attracted more than SEK 500 mil-
lion, which is a record. Also, nine out of ten companies that have completed the UIC
whom we Business Accelerator program remain active and growing companies – a success rate
Words from our CEO
achieved since 1999.
collaborate so As UIC is turning 20, we can indulge in a brief summary. 1,011 innovative startups
and growth companies have received business development support through our
successfully. programs over the first 19 years, 388 of which were registered companies. Moreover,
UIC companies have attracted SEK 4.3 billion in investments. A fantastic development
from the handful of companies during the early years to today’s 80-90 companies
6 each year.
UIC’s journey also reflects the development of the innovation support system. The
strong collaboration between the various actors ultimately creates more successful
companies. It has also been decisive in terms of UIC’s development and our ranking
in 2018 as the world’s 4th best university-affiliated incubator. This was also a result
of a great collaboration with UIC partners, business coaches, owners, financiers and
dedicated entrepreneurs.
UIC offers business development programs for startups and growth companies in
all industries to help them develop or scale up. Thanks to EuroIncNet, our collabo-
ration with four leading European incubators, we open doors for business in Europe.
Swedish Scaleups – a collaboration between incubators and science parks in our four
neighbouring counties – provides extra skills and access to national networks to UIC
companies.
Are you curious about UIC companies or how UIC could help develop your company?
Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Enjoy the report!
Per Bengtsson
CEO, UIC
Uppsala, May 2019
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK
FOR SPEEDING UP GROWTH
AND SUCCESS
UIC is one of Sweden’s top business
incubators and accelerators – and is ranked as the
world’s 4th best business incubator with a university
connection by UBI Global.
The UIC Model in short
• Business development programs for the different phases of entrepreneurship.
• About 20 UIC partners with expert competence available for UIC companies.
• A broad network of carefully selected UIC business coaches within all sectors of industry.
• Independent partner – UIC takes no ownership in UIC companies.
• Focus on business development, not office rentals.
About UIC
How we do this About UIC
U
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IC’s business development programs for the UIC is a globally top ranked business incubator and accelerator
different entrepreneurial phases – from early focused on supporting innovative startups, entrepreneurs,
stage to acceleration – support entrepreneurs growth companies, researchers, innovators and teams in their
in innovative startups and growth companies in efforts to commercialize their concepts, enhance their business
their efforts to develop their company or expand on an skills and take the company to the next level.
international market. Each program is designed to give the
best insights and tools needed for safer and shorter time to We are an independent business partner to the UIC companies
market. and don’t take any ownership stakes. The focus centers on
the company’s business development so as to accelerate time
We do this closely together with our broad network of to market and reduce the risks that arise in early and critical
UIC partners and UIC business coaches within all industrial phases.
sectors, who share their expertise and networks in order to
help the companies achieve their stated goals. The survival rate of the UIC companies is strong as nine out
of ten UIC alumni companies remain active in the market and
Moreover, UIC also advises and guides the UIC companies to create growth.
sound funding alternatives.
We are business-independent and work closely together with
the industrial, commercial and business sector. Foremost
The survival rate of the UIC companies through about 20 UIC partners and a carefully selected
is strong as nine out of ten UIC Alumni network of UIC business coaches and specialists sharing
companies remain active in the market experience and knowledge to the UIC companies.
and create growth.
UIC is located in Uppsala and Södertälje. Moreover, UIC is
part of Vinnova’s – Sweden’s Innovation Agency – incubation
support program, and is owned equally by STUNS, the
municipality of Uppsala, SLU Holding, and Uppsala University
Holding Company.
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREUIC’s Business Development Programs
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UIC Business Startup UIC Business Build UIC Business Accelerator
UIC Business Startup makes it possible UIC Business Build strengthens the UIC Business Accelerator is a tailor made
to go from idea to customer in just three entrepreneurs’ skills in business business development program aimed at
months. The participating entrepreneurs development, financing and what it companies ready to scale or expand to
or innovators are encouraged to verify takes to build a business concept and a new or international market. Through
the potential of their business idea at an organization. Moreover, they develop individual coaching by a matched business
early stage, i.e. that it meets a significant a business- and implementation plan coach and UIC, growth companies are
need, and that there are paying to take the company forward. The given access to key resources in the
customers in the market. Fine tuning the participants get the opportunity to business development process, e.g.
pitch to customers and investors is also present their pitch to a panel of investors. business coaching, counselling, support
an important part of the program. Runs Runs for three months. Free of charge. with financing, and a comprehensive
for three months. Free of charge. business network. Runs for 2-3 years.
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018UIC offers business development programs
from early stage to acceleration. Completing
UIC’s Business Development Programs
a program takes an innovative business idea
or company one more crucial step towards
its road to commercial success and growth.
The result is faster time to market, higher
survival rate and a more competitive
company. Each program can be applied to
independently of each other.
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UIC Alumni Space Incubator ESA BIC Business Coaches,
UIC Alumni comprises companies Sweden Specialists & UIC Partners
that have completed the UIC Business The space incubator ESA Business An important part of the UIC model is
Accelerator program and is selected by Incubation Centre (BIC) Sweden is run UIC’s broad network of business coaches
the UIC board. UIC Alumni companies by ABI in Luleå, UIC and Innovatum and specialists where carefully selected
can exchange experiences with in Trollhättan. Through UIC and our entrepreneurs or persons on leading
companies within UIC and continue to programs, ESA BIC companies receive positions guide the UIC companies
grow with UIC as a close and independent both technical and business advice, towards their stated goals.
business partner. access to funding and mediation for
entrepreneurs from research centres, Moreover, UIC’s network of about 20
universities, space and non-space business UIC partners support the UIC companies
seeking to realize their innovative ideas throughout all UIC’s programs - within
and transfer technologies from space to areas such as product development, IP,
other areas of the economy. marketing, law, and insurance etc.
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTRE18.12.07
Animech, N4 and Pelago
Bioscience designated
Di Gazelle 2018
UIC’s alumnus company Animech
Technologies was nominated in 2018 as
one of the fastest growing companies
in Uppsala county and thus designated a
Gazelle company by newspaper Dagens
industri. Animech turned over SEK 30
million in 2017 and was rated the 47th
most successful company in the county.
Fellow UIC companies Pelago Bioscience
and N4 were also designated a Di Gazelle
company and ranked among rapidly
growing companies in Stockholm county.
18.09.03
SKAPA award to three UIC companies
SKAPA awards highlight and reward new discoveries and
innovation. Over SEK 1 million was awarded to Sweden’s best
innovators in 2018, of which three were UIC companies. In
connection with the UIC Day, Uppsala county Governor Göran
Enander and CEO of Almi Uppsala, Bengt-Åke Ljudén, award-
Highlights 2018
ed the SKAPA award to Peter Nilsson of APR Technologies and
the Unga SKAPA award for younger entrepreneurs to Nils
18.10.10
Weber of Bitroot. In Stockholm county, Louise Kullmar and
SEK 30 million to rapidly Inanna Lallerstedt of Nodified
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growing Ilya Pharma were named winners of the
In autumn 2018, Uppsala-based Ilya Unga SKAPA award.
Pharma received SEK 30 million (EUR 3
million) via a directed new share issue.
The company has developed a proprietary
technology platform for living lactic
acid bacteria that accelerate the healing 18.09.28
HIGH
process of sores on the skin and mucous
membranes. The funds will largely be used
Companies from KI
to carry out the company’s first clinical Innovations receive startup
study and to plan the impending phase support from UIC
II study. New owners were also added to
strengthen the company’s position and Innovative and scalable startups at KI
ensure its continued success. Innovations’ DRIVE incubator were
accepted during the autumn onto UIC
Business Build, a program carried out
in collaboration with KI Innovations in
Solna. Startups at UIC Södertälje also
participated in the programme, which
offers participants knowledge about how
to run a company, expand their network
and sharpen their business plan. Among
the business ideas were new sustainable
energy solutions, surgical instruments
and energy-recycling drains.
ANNUAL REVIEW 20182018
18.07.02
Six UIC companies share
SEK 3 million from Vinnova
18.06.30 120 startups with innovative business
ideas got the chance to share a total of
iCellate Medical raised SEK 52 million as part of the Swedish in-
novation authority Vinnova’s “Innovative
SEK 16 million startups” grant in 2018. The UIC compa-
iCellate Medical issued SEK 16 million in nies preVet, CADESS Medical, MaishaBit,
new equity from both existing and new Optima Planta Sweden, Spinckel Invest
shareholders. iCellate is a global leader and former UIC company Medical Minds
in cancer diagnosis and cancer manage- were among the selected companies who
ment. Their technology enables cancer to each received up to SEK 900,000. The
be detected at an early stage when it can grant aims to help the companies en-
still be cured and provides opportunities hance their competitiveness by produc-
to target treatments effectively. ing new expertise and developing other
unique assets. It also aims to contribute
positive welfare and social effects by
financing projects that promote sustain-
able growth within Swedish business.
18.06.06
MetaSafe acquired by
Admescope
LIGHTS The Södertälje-based UIC company
MetaSafe was acquired by the Finnish
CRO company Admescope Ltd, which
specialises in the field of pre-clinical
ADME-Tox research for the pharmaceu-
Highlights 2018
tical industry. MetaSafe was one of the
companies formed when Astra Zeneca
closed its R&D facility in Södertälje in
2012, and has since that time received
business development support from UIC.
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Vidilab founders named “We are very pleased
Entrepreneurs of the Year about the acquisition
The founders of UIC’s alumnus company
Vidilab, Bitte and Mikael Ljungström,
and look forward to
were designated Entrepreneurs of offering our customers
the Year for Uppsala County. Vidilab is
the Nordic region’s largest veterinary an even stronger service
medicine laboratory within the field
of parasitological faecal diagnosis. The package and continuing
judges’ reasoning was as follows: With
their niche business idea and extensive
to ensure quality work is
environmental and social commitment,
these entrepreneurs have created a new
undertaken in a complex
market and become leaders in the Nordic and important area,”
region with a well-timed business that has
a long future ahead of it. says Johanna Haglund,
former CEO of
MetaSafe.
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTRE18.04.24
Mercodia and VBN Components honoured at
Företagargalan in Uppsala
CEO Mona Österberg and founder Erling Holmlund of the
UIC company Mercodia were named Entrepreneurs of the
Year at the entrepreneurial gala Företagargalan in Uppsala.
The biotech company, which develops and produces labora-
tory tests, has a turnover of over SEK 100 million and a 90%
international market. The Innovation of the Year award went
to UIC’s alumnus company VBN Components, which produces
3D-printed, hard and wear-resistant metal components
directly from powder by way of additive manufacturing.
18.04.12 18.03.08
Highlights 2018
Peter Nilsson named one of Midroc Europe invested in UIC company CheckProof
Sweden’s 10 most CheckProof is a digital system that helps companies take control over their operations
innovative entrepreneurs with the aim of creating structure, security and safety. The service digitises various
check lists and inspection forms that typically come in paper format. Midroc Europe
Peter Nilsson of APR Technologies was became an investor and new part-owner of CheckProof during the year. The new part-
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named one of Sweden’s 10 most innova- nership means that more customers in the construction and industrial sector will be able
tive entrepreneurs and awarded Åforsk’s to take advantage of CheckProof’s digital maintenance services.
“entrepreneur grant” of SEK 200,000.
APR forms part of the ESA BIC Sweden
space incubator which UIC runs together
with Arctic Business Incubator and
Innovatum. During the year the company
also obtained a strategically important
order from NASA as well as Airbus DS
as part of the development of the new
Eurostars Neo satellite platform. The
order entailed work valued at around
SEK 28 million.
ANNUAL REVIEW 201818.02.21 18.02.07
Pharem Biotech and Salipro Bona Postulata business
Biotech in Prince Daniel’s award awarded to three UIC
mentorship program companies
Fifteen young entrepreneurs were The Bona Postulata business award is
accepted in 2018 to the mentorship pro- awarded each year to ten companies
18.02.27 gramme offered as part of IVA’s Prince with major growth potential based in the
Daniel Fellowship project. The two-year Uppsala county. In 2018 three of the ten
Impilo invested USD 11.5 program offers the companies – of which winning companies were UIC companies:
million in Cavidi two are UIC companies Pharem Biotech Ilya Pharma, Deversify and Resorbable
Investment company Impilo invested and Salipro Biotech – the opportuni- Devices. Bona Postulata is a business
USD 11.5 million during 2018 in UIC’s ty to develop together with a mentor award that aims to encourage companies
alumnus company Cavidi, which will hand-picked from the Swedish business with major growth potential and offers
largely be used to finance the launch of community. Prince Daniel’s Fellowship qualified training and mentors to further
their platform, Ziva. Cavidi is a diagnostic is intended to inspire young people to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills.
company that focuses on diagnosing become entrepreneurs and aims to stim-
levels of the HIV virus in blood plasma. ulate growth in early-stage companies.
The company has developed a new and
entirely automated platform to measure
levels of the virus. By way of the Ziva plat-
form, Cavidi is aiming to meet the needs
for cost-effective checks in countries
with a high rate of the disease.
Highlights 2018
18.01.19
Boardie and F&A Forecasting won Nordea travel grant
Boardie and F&A Forecasting were awarded the Nordea’s travel grant for 2018. The
grants – each worth SEK 25,000 – are awarded annually to two UIC companies and are
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earmarked for a business trip that will benefit the company’s development and growth.
The award was given by UIC’s partner Nordea in connection with UIC’s annual Julgrans-
plundring.
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREUIC COMPANIES
IN FIGURES - 2018
ROI (PUBLIC RETURN
UIC COMPANIES INDUSTRIES ON INVESTMENT)
35% 25%
ROI
Life Science IT/ICT
15
1 SEK of UIC funding pays 15 SEK
20% 20%
back to society
The return ratio on the public
funding UIC received during 2018
was 15, in the form of taxes the
incubator companies and UIC Alumni
companies for the past five years paid
Tech/Clean Tech Other Industries
back to society.
UIC in Figures
ORIGIN OF UIC COMPANIES
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13% 45% 36% 6%
Industry Innovators/ University Public Sector
Entrepreneurs
UIC TURNOVER UIC BOARD
21 MSEK
Andreas Larsson (Chairman) STUNS
Christina Frimodig STUNS
Ola Diös Phosworks
Hans Enocson Aggrandir
Urban Eriksson SLU Holding
Malin Graffner Nordberg Uppsala University Innovation
2 million euros
Hans Johansson Myrtila
Charlotte Skott City of Uppsala
Mikael Smedeby Advokatfirman Lindahl
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018THE FIGURES BELOW REFER TO 88 COMPANIES INCLUDED IN
UIC’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DURING 2018 AS
WELL AS 24 UIC ALUMNI COMPANIES FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS.
TAX REVENUES
526 MSEK
The accumulated tax revenue (direct taxes
such as profit tax, employer’s contribution,
employee’s tax at source and VAT) generat-
ed by the incubator companies during 2018.
T U R N O V E R
51 million euros
230 MSEK
22 MILLION EUROS
INVESTMENTS,
GRANTS
& LOANS
728
UIC in Figures
502 MSEK (48,8 million euros) were People
invested in UIC companies.
Engaged
within UIC
398
15
Companies
MSEK
Venture Capital
STARTUPS &
GROWTH
38.7 million euros
COMPANIES
104
Grants & Loans
MSEK
10.1 million euros
88
UIC Alumni not included
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTRE2018
UIC COMPANIES
THESE INNOVATIVE STARTUPS AND GROWTH
COMPANIES PARTICIPATED IN UIC’S BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN 2018.
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2018UIC BUSINESS ChemoScan
Cancer patients go through aggressive
Friska DU
Friska DU has developed a methodology
STARTUP drug treatments without any guarantee to avoid fall injuries mainly in the elderly.
for drug effect. ChemoScan helps doc-
FROM IDEA TO tors to avoid non-working cancer drugs,
GDPR-commander
CUSTOMER IN which reduces the suffering for patients
and lower the cost of ineffective cancer GDPR-commander delivers a service for
THREE MONTHS treatments in health care. GDPR quality-assurance in organizations
through gamification, using artificial
intelligence and comprehensive docu-
Cura Connect mentation.
4mpt Cura Connect is a free network for doc-
Gives companies the opportunity to hire tors and nurses where they can find great
more suitable and efficient personnel clinical jobs without agency recruiters Glowbalance
using a unique personality type system. and with full transparency of job details A unique innovation and a visual, educa-
www.curaconnect.se tional tool which measures the United
Nations 17 Sustainable Development
Act&Eat Goals. A tool easy to use for particularly
Act & Eat offers natural and vegetarian Dalili Design businesses in order to see, value and
ready-made meals packaged in an appeal- Dalili Design designs and produces decide how to think and act in order to
ing way for active individuals. hallway and wardrobe furniture for both create a more balanced business and
private homes and commercial spaces. therefore a more sustainable developed
The focus is high functioning, innovative, global balance.
Afiya Health user friendly design. www.clicko.se
Afiya Health is a cloud based digital plat- www.dalilidesign.com
form offering health care service to users
through their smartphones by providing Handkraft
access to GPs, doctors and service pro- Deep Forestry The Spiral Hand Amplifier, with tools, pro-
viders in the health care value chain. Deep Forestry has developed a prototype vides strength for weak or stressed hands
www.afiyahealth.net drone that can safely navigate between or wrists. Smooth construction makes it
trees below the canopy of commercial easy to put on and off.
forests. The prototype has a powerful
Altris on-board computer and sensor package
Altris provides a new cathode material that can develop 3D models of entire Hawkeye
for sodium-ion batteries, comprised from forest stands. In today’s deadline driven society Hawk-
UIC Companies 2018
only aboundant and environmentally eye wants to allow developers a tool so
friendly materials. that they can catch up. Hawkeye gives a
www.altris.se DrDigital possibility for fast and instant searches
Innovative, effective and fun IT cours- with a really good overview and it is also
es for the elderly, to get them more integrated alongside the user’s favorite
Ansoteq involved in society. IT application for all programs.
Ansofy is a user friendly tool that allows individuals with IT difficulties. www.zaragsoft.se
the user to access news and articles from
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many different newspapers without hav-
ing to subscribe for a separate subscrip- ENA (Enabling Absorption) Hyperkonkret
tion for each newspaper. ENA is a contract research organization Hyperkonkret is a personalized digital
that evaluates the performance of oral tool which helps parents help their chil-
drug formulations. ENA is used to predict dren with school subjects based upon the
ANSVAR.ORG dissolution, digestion and absorption in child’s own prerequisites.
ANSVAR is a certification for pharmaceu- the intestine. www.mrshyper.se
ticals companies who want to make a pos-
itive influence towards the development
of a sustainable world. Ansvar is helping Epic Eats Iconically
to take environmental responsibility in Epic Eats is an application where the aim Iconically is an online platform for the re-
production to reach environmental goals is to match diners with restaurants based cruitment of photo models to companies
www.ansvar.org on the applications AI. “Never experience in need of such services.
bad food again”.
www.getepiceats.com
AttackPointSecurity LeafyMade
AttackPointSecurity is helping companies LeafyMade offers a substitute to the
make sure that they are both secure and Flow conventional disposable paper plates – an
produce secure solutions to their clients. Curve based Software Synthesizer. environmental, friendly and organic ones
The mission is to produce a solution that Sounds are waves. Waves are best made out of leaves.
uses some new machine learning tech- represented as curves. Flow is a musical www.leafymade.se
niques to be able to find security holes in instrument where musicians create and
client’s software or systems. sculpt living curves for everything that
www.attackpointsecurity.com goes on with the sound. Liqway
Liqway develops a tool that removes
water from the work area in pipes, when
welding.
www.liqway.com
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREMatomatic Probingon Ullförmedlingen
Matomatic offers food waste solutions Probingon develops and markets sensors Ullförmedlingen is an arena for Swedish
to large kitchens in municipalities and used in point-of-care devices that are wool by conveying Swedish wool, knowl-
restaurants. The products include a scale part of a growing IoT ecosystem to mon- edge of Swedish wool and contacts in the
with a touchpad, and a website to report itor the status of individuals by capturing Swedish wool industry.
and receive feedback on the food waste and analyzing meaningful health data for www.ullformedlingen.se
www.matsvinn.se more efficient diagnostics in healthcare
www.probingon.com
Vacantify
MealMatch Vacantify is a platform for creating
MealMatch is a recipe app that makes Qaem Additive Manufacturing resource-efficient use of properties,
your days easier. MealMatch inspires to Provides consulting, designing and pro- buildings and premises. This is done by
find recipes and utilize what you’ve got at duction in additive manufacturing. The helping to release time vacancies and
home in a smooth and easy way. focus is on SLM (Selective Laser Melting) surface vacancies.
and DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering).
Myntie Vesicode
PeePointer is a product that entertains the Researgene Vesicode develops cutting-edge molecu-
bar guests during their visits to the toilet Researgene is using DNA technology to lar tools for high-throughput extracellular
at the same time it keeps urinals clean identify what species, such as bacteria, vesicles analysis, which can be useful in
www.myntie.com plants and animals, are present in a bio- both academic and clinical studies. The
logical sample. long-term goal is to map diseases and
explore the potential of very early diag-
Natscreen nosis of many human cancers (and other
The idea is to provide cell systems to Saguaro Methyl diseases) in a pinprick blood sample.
screen for compounds targeting loss of Saguaro Methyl predicts response to
NAT2 in colorectal cancer. cancer treatment based on epigenetic
markers. WOD System Sweden
WOD Systems new router has an easy
Navinci Diagnostics time control of internet browsing, built
At Navinci, the mission is to combine the Seeding Solar in into the router. It sends a wifi signal
latest technical advances in in-situ diag- Seeding Solar is a financial product that to the network and enables limitation of
nostics into kits and services so scientists offers simple investments in energy sys- computer usage.
and physicians can diagnose, select tems based on solar power in developing
therapies and monitor progress based on countries.
UIC Companies 2018
the clearest data possible. WooLeads
www.prevet.se WooLeads has developed an exploration
SmartPark tool for web agencies for new customer
SmartPark is a retractable bicycle han- processing.
Oncodia dlebar that facilitates bicycle parking in
Oncodia develops CE/IVD approved popular bicycle racks.
software for mutation analysis of cancer, WW
which meets the patient and healthcare The most common type of skin prob-
18 SoftRobot
need of fast and accurate diagnosis for lem is irritation eczema, which is often
the choice of right therapy. SoftRobot develops AI solutions to caused by repeated contact with water
www.oncodia.com streamline administrative and time-con- and detergents, skin retardant chemicals
suming tasks. The company offers a digital or strains on the skin. WW’s mission is
assistant called Aiida for accounting to prevent and help people with hand
Peafowl Solar Power consultants and auditors. eczema and hand dermatitis.
Peafowl Solar Power has developed a www.softrobot.io
new kind of solar cells that are highly
transparent, affordable, efficient, stable
and complies with the UN sustainability Sun Labs Nordic
goals, for future integration in buildings Sun Labs is specialized in development of
or other materials. Artificial Intelligence (AI), data visualiza-
www.peafowlsolarpower.com tion and real-time data logging for solar
cell facilities and other sustainable energy
PercyRoc sources.
www.sunlabs.se
UIC BUSINESS
PercyRoc targets the commercialization
of technologies based on high power mi- BUILD
crowaves in mining and mineral process-
ing industry.
Urbanska Innovation EVALUATE & REFINE
Develops the Hello Colic app that helps
www.percyroc.se
parents with colic babies. The app has
several smart features such as checklists
with tips rated by users, calendar to log Bitroot
Pixel Biology
food, sleep and screams and the connec- Bitroot is an automation system which
Pixel Biology creates personal art based
tions are calculated. monitors and computerizes a big part of
on your own DNA profile.
the growing process of plants to increase
www.pixelbiology.com
the efficiency in greenhouses.
www.bitroot.se
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018Bright Day Prototypes Robotics Care Navinci Diagnostics
Bright Day Prototypes creates innovative Robotics care is an innovative, medical At Navinci, the mission is to combine the
solutions that make a sustainable energy aid that in a unique way helps people with latest technical advances in in-situ diag-
society possible. a physical disability, whose mobility is sev- nostics into kits and services so scientists
www.brightdayprototypes.se erly or partially reduced, to take care of and physicians can diagnose, select
their personal hygiene by themselves. The therapies and monitor progress based on
Product, Poseidon is a hygiene robot. the clearest data possible. The clearer the
Developeration data, the better the patient outcome.
Developeration is developing a new
device for surgical treatment of hemor- Sigrid Therapeutics
rhoids. The new method will give better Sigrid Therapeutics is developing an in- Peafowl Solar Power
result, less complications and lower the gested medical device for lowering blood Peafowl Solar Power has developed a
treatment cost by over 70%. sugar in prediabetics. new kind of solar cells that are highly
www.developeration.se www.sigridthx.com transparent, affordable, efficient, stable
and complies with the UN sustainability
goals, for future integration in buildings
Intellotel Stardots or other materials.
Intellotel is a digital hotel management Stardots is a provider and distributor of www.peafowlsolarpower.com
system with role based interfaces and data analysis within research and devel-
game changing functionality. opment departments for universities and
www.intellotel.com companies. Sun Labs Nordic
www.stardots.se Sun Labs is specialized in development of
Artificial Intelligence (AI), data visualiza-
MaishaBit tion and real-time data logging for solar
MaishaBit designs and develops eHealth Umbrella Science cell facilities and other sustainable energy
solutions in close collaboration with end With an excessive understanding of the sources.
users, i.e. patients and healthcare profes- biotech industry, Umbrella Science devel- www.sunlabs.se
sionals, to empower patients and to make op and produce micro- and nano plastic
healthcare more effective. disposables with a team of innovative
www.maishabit.com researchers and engineers for customers
within science and industry.
MindMend
MindMend is the first researched based Deep Forestry
digital CBT treatment platform for Deep Forestry has developed a prototype
UIC Companies 2018
adults with ADHD and other psychiatric drone that can safely navigate between
disorders. It enables healthcare providers trees below the canopy of commercial UIC BUSINESS PREP
to digitize core business processes – from forests. The prototype has a powerful
screening assessment to treatment and on-board computer and sensor package
DEVELOP & PREPARE
follow-up. that can develop 3D models of entire
www.mindmend.se forest stands.
Medify
Nodified Medify develops products for an updated 19
Iconically
Enables cost effective and accessible health and medical care, and accelerates
Iconically is an online platform for the re-
communication for businesses suffering the implementation of new treatment
cruitment of photo models to companies
from deficient telecom infrastructure or techniques from research, industry and
in need of such services.
congested cellular networks. clinic. Their product Medify is an intelli-
www.nodified.se gent tool for medical training.
LeafyMade www.medify.life
LeafyMade offers a substitute to the
Optima Planta Sweden conventional disposable paper plates – an
Automated plant production with UpCard
environmental, friendly and organic ones
aeroponics technology. The company de- Upcard is a platform within autism and
made out of leaves.
velops a technical platform for cultivating ADHD that supports children, parents,
www.leafymade.se
plants without soil, sunlight or pesticides and caregivers in their Daily communica-
– vertically, locally and all year-round tion. The mission is to empower individu-
regardless of weather or season. Matomatic als, families, and organisations; encourag-
www.optimaplanta.com Matomatic offers food waste solutions ing them to experiment with technology
to large kitchens in municipalities and designed to help them improve their
restaurants. The products include a scale quality of life by analyzing their own
ReCalor with a touchpad, and a website to report unique data.
ReCalor develops a floor drain with inte- and receive feedback on the food waste. www.upcard.io
grated heat exchanger (DWHR), in order www.matsvinn.se
to recover energy from showers.
www.recalor.se WeatherTech Scandinavia
Offers solutions and services that
maximize the profitability of weather-de-
pendent activities such as wind farms,
property companies, etc. www.weath-
ertech.se
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREUIC BUSINESS Ilya Pharma
Developing a concept based on genet-
Svensk Telepsykiatri
Offers high-quality psychiatric care,
ACCELERATOR ically modified bacteria to help wounds supervision and other related health care
heal more effectively. services through digital technology such
SCALE www.ilyapharma.se as videoconferencing (e-visits) to those
patients who are in need of them, regard-
less of where they reside.
Inossia www.telepsykiatri.se
Boardie Develops a bone cement with greater www.telepsykiatri.se
Boardie is a complementary product for elasticity. Lowers the risk of compli-
existing ski lifts to improve comfort and cations and tailored for pain relief and
provide a more enjoyable experience stabilization of fractures in osteoporosis
for the lift users. Ski resorts also have an patients.
opportunity to generate additional adver- www.inossia.com
tising income through Boardie.
www.boardie.se
Mercodia
A Swedish world-leading developer, man-
Cavis Technologies ufacturer and distributor of high quality UIC ALUMNI
Develops an innovative catheter for im- immunoassay kits. Specialized in ELISA
proved diagnosis of cardiac problems. assays for clinical as well as research RECONNECT
www.cavistechnologies.com applications within diabetes, obesity and
cardiovascular disease.
www.mercodia.se Acanova
Checkproof
Helps companies prevent maintenance, Develops technology for heat treating
quality assure and create a safer work- MetaSafe seeds, spun off to the SeedGard Compa-
place. The easy to use app allows the user Highly specialized CRO offering metab- ny, now called ThermoSeed.
to quickly and easily perform their own olism investigations at all stages of drug www.novigaresearch.com
checks and rounds as well as report devi- discovery and development to increase
ations and incidents. The customer adapts understanding of drug metabolism and
Agilent Technologies
CheckProof so it suits the company’s thereby to support the development of
Develops methods for sample prepara-
needs and business. efficacious and safe drugs.
tion in conjunction with genetic sequenc-
www.checkproof.se www.metasafe.se
ing analyzes.
UIC Companies 2018
www.halogenomics.com
F&A Forecasting Noviga Research
Develops software for analysis and fore- Noviga Research is focused on the devel-
Agriprim
casting of internal variables such as sales, opment of small molecules for the new,
IT and information company specializing
inventory and demand, and external vari- more effective treatment of cancer.
in the agricultural and food sector. Owns
ables such as exchange rate, commodity www.novigaresearch.com
the media company Jordbruksaktuellt
and interest rates, for practical use in
(Agriculture News).
risk management, strategic purchasing,
20 Pelago Bioscience www.agriprim.com
budgeting and hedging in the industry
and banking sector. Offers Target Engagement studies of
www.faforecasting.com drug candidate interactions with target
Airwatergreen
proteins in cells and tissues with the
Offers products and solutions that help
patented CETSA method.
real estate managers and network owners
Fertsoft www.pelagobio.com
to reduce maintenance and running costs
Developing and selling a complete
by increasing air treatment efficiency and
management system for fertility clinics,
Pharem Biotech by enabling lowering of temperature at
adapted to the unique needs of each
Offers new technology for removing their sites.
clinic. The system increases the efficiency
pharmaceuticals from aquatic environ- www.airwatergreen.com
at the clinic and assist the clinic staff in
their mission to help couples who are ments.
www.pharem.se
involuntary childless. Animech Technologies
www.fertsoft.com Ads value for customers by using interac-
preVet tive visual information to clarify e.g. their
A quality assurance system for horse product range through its entire lifecycle.
FMTP Power
owners and veterinarians. www.animech.com
Provides products, training and con-
www.prevet.se
sulting that increases control over the
network and thereby profitability for the AroCell
power industry. The latest innovation Salipro Biotech Commercialization of biomarkers for
GridEx, a digital multimeter for Smart Develops nanoparticles that increase the monitoring cancer treatment.
Grid, bridges the gap between traditional solubility of hydrophobic substances with www.arocell.com
power technology and new digital com- applications in, for example, cosmetics,
munication. pharmaceutical development and vacci-
www.fmtppower.com nations.
www.salipro.com
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018Beactica iCellate Medical PCG Solutions
Qualified method support regarding the iCellate conducts applied research as well Develops and markets software-based
discovery, optimization and development as develops, manufactures, markets and tools for clinical trials and patient regis-
of new drugs. sells its own innovative medical devices tries for the pharmaceutical industry and
www.beactica.com and related services within the field of healthcare services.
circulating tumor cell (CTC) detection www.pharmaconsultinggroup.com
and characterization in cancer research,
Bergström & Hellqvist clinical trials and diagnosis.
Develops knowledge and working prac- www.icellate.se PEPTONIC Medical
tices in food industry businesses, includ- Uses the peptide oxytocin to develop a
ing quality assurance and environmental product for treating vaginal atrophy.
considerations. Imint, Image Intelligence www.peptonicmedical.se
www.bergstrom-hellqvist.com Develops software that enhances and
automates the task of analyzing video im-
ages sent from unmanned aerial vehicles Pharem Biotech
Cavidi (UAVs), as well as stabilizing videos filmed Offers new technology for removing
Cavidi’s new technology improves HIV with smartphones. pharmaceuticals from aquatic environ-
diagnosis and, therefore, the effective- www.imint.se ments.
ness of treatment in high-prevalence www.pharem.se
countries.
www.cavidi.se Kontigo Care
Develops mHealth tools that chang- Plotagon
es healthcare. Kontigo Care delivers Simulates the film-making process with a
CheckProof innovative user-friendly, mobile solutions web-based platform that lets consumers
Helps companies prevent maintenance, that give a better everyday life for both make their own films.
quality assure and create a safer work- patients and caregivers. www.plotagon.com
place. The easy to use app allows the www.kontigocare.com
user to quickly and easily perform their
own checks and rounds as well as report ProForestry Sweden
deviations and incidents. Linnea Omsorg Develops key innovations for profitable
www.checkproof.se Provides individualised treatment for forest regeneration, e.g. MultiPro protec-
adolescents and adults with special needs. tion against the pine weevil.
Covers HVB (care or residence) homes,
ChromoGenics Sweden daily activities, personal assistance
ChromoGenics is a technology leader Resorbable Devices
and group homes for adults under LSS
UIC Companies 2018
in the development of smart windows Develops bio-resorbable implants that
(legislation related to support and service allow easier, safer and faster surgery.
that save energy and increase comfort in needs).
buildings. ConverLight - the company’s www.ligatie.com
www.linneaomsorg.se
electrochromic foil - can be controlled
to be brighter or darker when adding Rotundus
low electric current. Mercodia Provides an extremely robust robot as an
www.chromogenics.se A Swedish world-leading developer, man- alternative to security guards and expen-
ufacturer and distributor of high quality sive traditional surveillance technology. 21
immunoassay kits. Specialized in ELISA www.rotundus.se
Denator assays for clinical as well as research
Develops innovative instruments and applications within diabetes, obesity and
disposables for assuring the quality of cardiovascular disease. Rätt Spår
biological samples to facilitate more effi- www.mercodia.se Quality assurance system for treatment
cient diagnostics and drug development. in healthcare.
www.denator.com
www.rattspar.se
ModPro
Developing a new type of chemical-
Eribis Pharmaceuticals ly-derived protein binder for drug and ScandiDos
Developing a new peptide drug for heart diagnostic tests. Developing a unique measurement
/ cardiovascular indications. www.modpro.se system in radiation therapy for cancer
www.eribispharma.se
treatment.
www.scandidos.com
Olink
Hexicon Develops ground-breaking technologies
Developing an effective floating platform for biomolecular analysis. Sensidose
that combines and utilizes various energy www.olink.com Developing a patented technology for in-
sources available at sea.
dividual dosage of commonly used drugs.
www.hexicon.eu
www.sensidose.se
OssDsign
Develops, manufactures and markets
products and services globally for the Sprint Bioscience
treatment of severe bone defects, initial- Develops innovative medicines with a
ly in the skull area. focus on cancer and tumor metabolism.
www.ossdsign.com In this area, Sprint Bioscience has solid
expertise and a leading position.
www.sensidose.se
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREValueguard
Solutions for securing of and trading in
property market valuations.
www.valueguard.se
VBN Components
Offers components in high-strength
metals made using a free-forming (3D
printing) technology that produces com-
plex parts quickly and without waste.
www.vbncomponents.com
Vidilab
Veterinary company developing methods
for diagnosing parasites.
www.vidilab.se
ÅAC Microtec
Developing a new generation of small,
powerful satellites.
www.aacmicrotec.com
ACQUIRED
UIC ALUMNI
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EXIT
BioChromix (acquired by MetaSafe (acquired by Admescope)
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Sweden) Highly specialized CRO offering metab-
Develops unique products for diagnosing olism investigations at all stages of drug
22 discovery and development to increase
Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible.
understanding of drug metabolism and
thereby to support the development of
Division By Zero (acquired by Brighter) efficacious and safe drugs.
Develops jDome BikeAround, which
makes it possible to cycle in a virtual
environment. JDome BikeAround is used NanoSpace (acquired by GomSpace)
by people on dementia care facilities that Develops microsystem components for
can cycle training with the hometown spacecraft.
streets projected on the screen.
OnTarget Chemistry (acquired by Reci-
Halo Genomics (acquired by Agilent pharm)
Technologies) CRO (Contract Research Organization)
Develops methods for sample prepara- primarily in preclinical research and with
tion in conjunction with genetic sequenc- an emphasis on chemistry (synthesis and
ing analyzes. analytical). Also engaged in consulting to
research companies.
Isconova (acquired by Novavax)
Develops adjuvants for vaccine prepara-
tion.
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018“To have somebody from the outside to
brainstorm with is crucial in a development
phase. The risk of becoming too introvert
decreases dramatically and the collaboration
with UIC helps us to cope with the development
without losing our customers on the way.” 23
– Mona Österberg, CEO, Mercodia
UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTREUIC is one of Sweden’s top business incubators & accelerators, and is ranked as the world’s 4th best business incubator with a university connection by UBI Global. UIC offers business development support, knowledge and networks to innovative startups and growth companies that want to develop or scale-up to reach an international market. The UIC model includes business development programs and a broad network of carefully selected business coaches within the commercial and industrial sectors, all focused on helping companies achieve their stated goals. The survival rate is high among UIC companies, with nine out of ten UIC alumni companies active in the market today and growing. UIC does not take any ownership interest in the companies. Moreover, a network of about 20 UIC partners contribute to the companies’ development through expertise and individual counseling. UIC is part of Vinnova’s incubation support program “Inkubations- stöd – Excellence” and is a member of the trade association Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, SISP. UIC is owned equally by STUNS, the municipality of Uppsala, SLU Holding, and Uppsala University Holding Company. UIC has operations in Uppsala County and the municipality of Södertälje. UPPSALA INNOVATION CENTRE AB, HEAD OFFICE Mailing address: Uppsala Science Park, 751 83 Uppsala, Sweden Visit: Dag Hammarskjölds väg 38, Hubben Phone: +46 (0)18-477 0440 Web: www.uic.se/en
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