Venture Cup Regionfinal 2024, Region Nord

Den 29 april var det Regionfinal i Region Nord i STARTUP 2024! Denna gång höll vi till i Umeå och hos vår partner SEB. 4 vinnare korades under eventet som delade på priserna Game Changer, Beyond Academic, Best Traction och Impact Maker.

De startups som vann var inga mindre än AICD, FYKO, Your Brand Travel och EasyScanning. Dessa fyra startups vann 10 000 kronor var och en kvalificering till Sverigefinalen som går av stapeln senare i höst, där de ställs mot övriga regioners vinnare.

"Congratulations to our STARTUP 2024 winners from the region North! Each of you represents the bold spirit and transformative potential that defines the best of entrepreneurial innovation, underscoring the region's strong reputation as an innovation hub" , hälsar Mehkar Sheikh, VD på Venture Cup.

Här är samtliga vinnare i Region Nord med juryns motiveringar:

* Priset togs emot av Matilda Lundgren på uppdrag av AICD.

Game Changer - Vinnare: AICD

Juryns motivering:
"The prize goes to an innovative idea that can modernize healthcare by saving money and administrative resources on a large scale. Through smart use of AI technology, the solution can not only be used in Sweden but also has the potential to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics internationally."

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Team: Anders Forselius och Carl Bengtsson.

Beyond Academic - Vinnare: FYKO

Juryns motivering:
"The Beyond Academic prize go to a company that possesses a strong foundation of expertise coupled with a clear vision of their business idea, making them well-equipped to transition it into the commercial sphere. This emphasis on sustainability not only contributes to a healthier planet but also signifies a forward-thinking approach and provides a solid framework for success in their biostimulant field."

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Team: Sam Cook och Francesco Gentili.

Best Traction - Vinnare: Your Brand Travel

Juryns motivering:
"Your Brand Travel has demonstrated impressive creativity and persistence in their marketing, using small and innovative means to spread their business idea effectively. Their strategic plan for generating revenue and profitability is both well thought out and realistic, demonstrating their ability not only to dream big, but also to translate the vision into concrete business results."

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Team: Mats Eriksson, Tamer Khairy Aly, Karin Gydemo Grahnlöf, Linda Wasell, Mansour Norozi och Robin Brandhild.

Impact Maker - Vinnare: EasyScanning

Juryns motivering:
"This year's winner of the Venture Cup Nord prize has developed a business idea that enhances the quality of life for individuals by increasing safety and ensuring the content. The business potential is high as several major players have chosen to test the idea to ensure that your next meal is not your last."

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Team: Joel Karlsson Dahlberg.

Stort grattis till samtliga vinnare önskar vi på Venture Cup tillsammans med regionala juryn för nord.

Senare i höst är det dags för alla regionala vinnare att tävla mot varandra på Sverigefinalen om ytterligare priser och checkar samt den prestigefulla titeln Startup of the year. Mer information och anmälan kommer inom kort via www.venturecup.se

Fotograf: Frida Olovsson, Venture Cup