INNOVATE™ Stockholm

Innovations of the World

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

Celebrating the Pinnacle of Innovation in Sweden’s Capital

At INNOVATE®, our mission is to showcase and connect the top 100 innovation success stories from the most exciting cities around the world. Today, we are thrilled to introduce our newest project, INNOVATE Stockholm™, a high-quality coffee table book that will spotlight the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial energy of Stockholm, Sweden.

Stockholm is renowned for its cutting-edge advancements and creative solutions that have left an indelible mark on the global innovation landscape. From its thriving tech ecosystem to its sustainable urban planning initiatives, Stockholm exemplifies a city that is not only keeping pace with the future but actively shaping it.

Our Mission The mission of INNOVATE Stockholm™ is clear: to celebrate and connect the top 100 innovation success stories from this dynamic city. By bringing these stories to the forefront, we aim to inspire, inform, and connect like-minded individuals and organizations who are passionate about driving change and fostering innovation.

What to Expect INNOVATE Stockholm™ will feature a diverse array of stories across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, sustainability, and more. Each story will delve into the unique journey of the innovators, highlighting their challenges, achievements, and the impact they have made both locally and globally.

The book will not only serve as a source of inspiration but also as a valuable networking tool, connecting readers with the movers and shakers of Stockholm’s innovation scene. Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or simply an enthusiast of innovation, INNOVATE Stockholm™ promises to offer insights and connections that can help propel your own endeavors.

Why Stockholm? Stockholm’s reputation as an innovation hub is well-deserved. The city is home to numerous successful startups, groundbreaking research institutions, and forward-thinking policies that support a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is a place where creativity meets practicality, and where innovative ideas are not only conceived but also brought to life.

From globally recognized companies like Spotify and Klarna to pioneering research in sustainable technologies, Stockholm continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. INNOVATE Stockholm™ will capture these stories and more, providing a comprehensive look at the city’s innovation landscape.

Join Us on This Journey We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we prepare to launch INNOVATE Stockholm™. Stay tuned for updates on the book’s progress, sneak peeks of featured stories, and information on the launch event. Together, let’s celebrate the incredible innovation and entrepreneurship that Stockholm has to offer.

For more information about our mission and other INNOVATE® projects around the world, visit our website.

Let’s celebrate Stockholm, a city where innovation knows no bounds.

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Innovators

Featured Innovators

VIRTUAL MANAGEMENT

IS THE MANAGEMENT OF FREQUENTLY AND WIDELY DISPERSED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RARELY, IF EVER, MEETING THEM FACE-TO-FACE.

Established in 1995 we have managed more than 50 projects in finding new ways of empowering businesses and people. We are a business facilitator, identifier and coach with the aim to increase sales, increase productivity, and finding new tools for training and access to new cross industry markets and partners....

KTH INNOVATION

POWERING SWEDISH INNOVATION

KTH Innovation is one of Europe’s leading startup hubs, offering innovation support to students and researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a top technical university. Since its inception in 2007, KTH Innovation has built an internationally recognized innovation support system, helping students and researchers transform groundbreaking ideas into thriving...

HEARTRUNNER

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS: COLLECTIVE ACTION WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

Heartrunner Sweden is a small and expanding company founded in Stockholm, driven by the conviction that volunteers have the power to make a difference. With this core belief, they have pioneered technology for time-critical emergencies, alerting volunteer responders to provide swift cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) before...

SAVERA FARIDOON

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PLUTOVETS.

“Welcome to our women’s protection home.” Not a sentence a child should ever hear, but one I heard more than once growing up. As the eldest of three siblings in a destructive home, I was forced to grow up fast, becoming both caretaker and mediator between my siblings and our...

FLÖDE

REWRITING FASHION’S DNA THROUGH SCALABLE UPCYCLING AND RADICAL RESPONSIBILITY

FLÖDE is a research-driven upcycling studio and remanufacturing lab founded in 2024 with one purpose: to prove that sustainable fashion production is not only possible, it’s necessary, scalable, and better by design. Where others see textile waste, Flöde sees a vast, untapped resource. Beyond waste: How Flöde turns discarded clothing...

HOUSE OF INNOVATION

STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

THE HOUSE OF INNOVATION (HOI) AT THE STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (SSE) IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT COMBINING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VENTURING. BUILDING ON THE RICH HISTORY OF THE STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, THE RESEARCH HOUSE AIMS TO TAKE THE SCHOOL’S BEST-IN-CLASS INTERACTION WITH BUSINESS AND SOCIETY INTO THE...

NOVATRON

POWERING THE FUTURE WITH FUSION ENERGY

In 2019, a bold vision took root in Sweden—one that could redefine the future of energy. Inspired by the pioneering ideas of inventor Jan Jäderberg, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) was founded with a singular mission: to unlock the power of fusion energy and make it a practical, scalable, and sustainable...

STRATIPATH

THE RIGHT TREATMENT FOR EVERY PATIENT

AI-BASED PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS TO IMPROVE CANCER TREATMENT DECISIONS AND PATIENT OUTCOMES Stratipath is an AI company dedicated to revolutionising cancer treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes by assisting physicians in delivering optimal treatment to every patient. Stratipath’s pioneering solutions transform tissue sample analysis, enabling breakthrough insights for enhanced and faster...

BLCKR

SHIELDING THE DIGITAL WORLD FROM THE THREATS SOFTWARE CAN’T STOP

In an era where cyberattacks dominate headlines and signal based threats evolve beyond detection, one company is quietly defining the future of physical cybersecurity. Founded in Sweden by CEO Fredrik Nyström, BLCKR has emerged as a B2B force specializing in advanced signal-blocking and EMP/HEMP resistant solutions safeguarding digital infrastructure in...

LIFESEEDS

BUILDING THE NORDIC BRIDGE TO PERSONALIZED LONGEVITY

Aging is the single greatest risk factor for every major chronic disease — yet the global wellness and supplement market still treats human biology as if one size fits all. Consumers spend billions on generic products, vague claims and underdosed formulas — yet see little measurable impact. At the same...

WINDMOTORS

TURNING ROADS INTO RENEWABLE POWER: WINDMOTORS’ VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

WindMotors, a Stockholm-based startup, is pioneering an innovative approach to renewable energy by transforming roadways into sources of clean power. Their mission is to integrate compact wind turbines into road infrastructure, capturing energy from passing vehicles and natural wind currents to generate electricity. The company’s modular system combines aerodynamic turbines...

EGGSPLAIN

FROM HOME BUILT SERVERS TO A SCALABLE, SECURE AI PLATFORM

The story of Eggsplain begins not in a corporate boardroom, but in a Stockholm apartment filled with servers, wires, and curiosity. Yasaar Biladama, a lifelong coder and technology enthusiast, had been experimenting with artificial intelligence long before it became a business buzzword. Driven by a passion for computers since childhood,...

AAX BIOTECH

PIONEERING THE NEXT WAVE OF PRECISION ANTIBODY THERAPEUTICS

In the heart of Sweden’s thriving life sciences ecosystem, a young biotechnology company is redefining how the world understands and engineers therapeutic antibodies. Founded by researchers from the prestigious Karolinska Institutet, AAX Biotech is on a mission to transform antibody-based medicine—turning scientific breakthroughs into next-generation therapies for some of the...

NEXT AGENTS

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN STOCKHOLM

Stockholm is globally recognized as a hub for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and Next Agents plays a pivotal role in advancing this ecosystem. Sustainability-driven innovation lies at the heart of Next Agents’ mission to empower businesses to create solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Central to this approach...

MAVATAR

REDEFINING PRECISION MEDICINE THROUGH DIGITAL TWINS AND DEEP DATA

Founded in Sweden and built on over two decades of scientific research, Mavatar is at the forefront of a new era in precision medicine. Its proprietary technology platform combines biological expertise, advanced machine learning, and high-resolution molecular data to create digital twins—virtual models of both patients and diseases that simulate...

ANACARDIO

MAKING THE HEART STRONGER SAFELY

Heart failure is a growing global health challenge caused by the heart muscle being unable to pump enough blood around the body to provide cells with sufficient oxygen and nutrients. More than 60 million people worldwide suffer from this progressive and incurable condition, resulting in poor quality of life, recurrent...

SSE BUSINESS LAB

CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR UNICORNS

SSE Business Lab is the startup incubator of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), one of Europe’s top business schools. Since its founding in 2001, the incubator has supported more than 300 startups, including some of Sweden’s most recognized success stories such as Klarna, Voi, Instabee (formerly Budbee), and Legora....

Intrapreneurial Capital

Breaking Barriers: Meet the Trio that's Transforming Intrapreneurship from Buzzword to Business Strategy

Albert Bengtson, Birgitte Stjärne, and Roland Williams bring a dynamic blend of expertise and proven strategies that drive transformative innovation in the corporate world. As seasoned leaders in business development, creative strategy, and innovation management, they provide powerful insights tailored to today’s complex and competitive landscape. Their approach empowers organizations...

VÄRMEVERKET

A CULTURAL POWERHOUSE REIMAGINING CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE

In the southern outskirts of Stockholm, in a repurposed industrial facility once devoted to generating heat, something entirely different is now being produced—culture, community, and creative opportunity. Värmeverket, founded as a response to the increasingly precarious conditions for artists and cultural workers, has quickly established itself as one of Sweden’s...

Imagi

Reimagining Technology Education for an Inclusive Future

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, imagi stands at the forefront of transforming education to ensure that the digital and AI revolution is inclusive, equitable, and future-proof. Founded with the vision of creating an environment where every child, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background see themselves as creators...

ETHEREAL VENTURES

INVESTING IN POTENTIAL, UNEARTHING THE GOLD WITHIN

Founded in 2020, Ethereal Ventures AB builds on two decades of experience in AI and data innovation — helping leaders transform potential into purpose. Our mission is simple: to add value to leaders who multiply value to others—through coaching, speaking, writing, and investing in dreams. We believe that achieving a...

PLUTOVETS

DISRUPTING PET HEALTHCARE

PlutoVets is rewriting the rules of veterinary care by combining in-home visits, digital-first convenience, and a full-service clinic into one seamless, empathetic experience. The mission is simple: to deliver care that puts both pets and pet parents first. The Convenience Revolution Taking a stressed animal to the clinic is one...

NORDIC ANGELS

THE NORDIC REGION HAS LONG BEEN CELEBRATED FOR ITS STABILITY, RESILIENCE, INNOVATION, AND ABILITY TO TURN INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO GLOBAL COMPANIES.

Yet behind every breakthrough founder, there is a backbone of early believers – angels who provide not only capital, but experience, networks, and confidence at the most fragile stage of company building. For too long, this backbone has been fragmented. Individual angels operate in isolation, limiting their influence. Nordic Angels...

NAII

ACCELERATING AI AND QUANTUM IMPACT: FROM STOCKHOLM TO THE WORLD

Founded in 2017, the Stockholm-based Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) is an independent think-and-do tank that converts advances in AI, quantum, energy, and space technologies into executive-level strategy and delivery. NAII sits at the intersection of technology, industry, policy, and society with a consistent lens on European technological sovereignty. VIRTUAL...

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The Publisher

Lyllian Abrahamsson

Lyllian Abrahamsson is a seasoned professional in the fashion and hospitality industries, with a rich international background and extensive experience working with both established brands and start-ups. Originally from Botswana, Lyllian pursued higher education in business at the prestigious Queensland University of Technology in Australia. After graduation, she moved to London, where she honed her... click to read more

The Publisher

Lyllian Abrahamsson

Lyllian Abrahamsson is a seasoned professional in the fashion and hospitality industries, with a rich international background and extensive experience working with both established brands and start-ups. Originally from Botswana, Lyllian pursued higher education in business at the prestigious Queensland University of Technology in Australia. After graduation, she moved to London, where she honed her... click to read more

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