They support the whole circle of the innovation system, basic research, applied and experimental development, demonstration, commercialization, and dissemination of research-based knowledge and results. They invest in the following areas: General energy systems, transport systems, bioenergy, buildings in the energy system, electricity production, and electrical systems Industry. They focus on business development, commercialization, international collaborations, and a sustainable society.

Experience

Energimyndigheten was founded in 1998. So far 600 million SEK has been given to support business development. They have supported more than 80 businesses over a 10 year period.  This is with the aim of fulfilling that Swedens energy and climate goal is reached.

How much do they invest?

Energimyndigheten invests capital, knowledge, and contacts. They help your business take new products and services to the market, and are willing to invest in the phases where it’s the most difficult to get capital. Every focus area has its own development platform. On average they invest 7,4 million SEK in every one of their businesses

How do they work?

Normally projects within the fields of interest are advertised, with a project description and application deadline. You can find the overview of active and coming advertised projects here: energimyndigheten.se/utlysningar.

This makes a difference to them

Energimyndigheten look at international co-operation as a need to handle global energy challenges. When investing they look at sustainable energy systems, ecology, and security of supply. 

Key People

Erik Brandsma – CEO
Erik has been with Energymyndigheten since 2012. He holds great experience with sustainability from United Nations, E.ON and, Vattenfall. Erik has an MSc in Natural Resources Management from Simon Fraser University.
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Anita Aspgren - Department Manager
Anita joined Energimyndigheten in 2006 and became Department Manager of Energy Efficiency in 2011. She has experience as Expert within environment, as well as serving in several leadership positions. Anita holds a Cand.phil. from the University of Stockholm.
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Startups they funded

Tomologic, Heliospectra, Sensic, Cleanergy, and Bestwood