Umeå builds for everyone and attracts gender equality tourism

Umeå Municipality has positioned itself as a leader in equal urban development in Europe. International visitors travel to northern Sweden to discover how the strategic work is carried out.
“This is thanks to a long tradition of integrating gender equality into all issues related to urban planning and infrastructure,” says Gender Equality Officer Linda Gustafsson.

Supporting regional companies in efficient resource management

More and more companies find that sustainability is a business strategic tool that provides competitive advantages. Therefore, North Sweden Cleantech and Esam are now taking the next step to make the region even better in circular business development.

- Esam has very good expertise in this area and together we can support the companies to become more competitive and efficient in their resource utilization, says Peter Hedman, project manager North Sweden Cleantech.

Blamorama Games is the Impact Maker of the North 2020

The winners in the Venture Cup regional finals are announced. North Sweden Cleantech was event partner and annouced the award winner for Impact Maker 2020, an award that was appointed to the startup company Blamorama Games, run by Ingrid Fridesjö and Maya Umar.

Innovations with potential to reach the whole world

Skellefteå-based Linnovation works intensively with three innovations that are based on the same solution - knitted copper wire. Together with an integrated sensor technology, three prototypes have been made: a de-icing system for wind turbines and roofs, and a heating solution for an ambulance stretcher.

- I know that there is an incredible need for all these products, says inventor Kjell Lindskog.

Northern Sweden's wind power cluster is forming

Many actors in northern Sweden are currently investing in wind power and they have similar challenges. One of North Sweden Cleantech’s focus areas is to create and develop clusters within the region's main strengths. The large investments in energy and wind power are therefore given high priority when it comes to clusters.