We focus on researchers, employees and students at the university, hospital and other research institutes in Umeå. We also work with innovative business ideas from existing companies throughout the region.
 
We are primarily focused on individuals and business ideas with the following characteristics:
 
Drive
You must be committed and be driven to develop an idea into a business.

Knowledge- or technology-based
The business idea should be connected to studies, research or technology.

Innovative
The product, service or actual business model should be innovative.

Feasible
The business idea has to have a realistic chance of commercialisation. 

Growth potential
The business idea is to have strong commercial potential.