SHIFT Business Festival is a platform that has brought together C-level decision-makers, business developers, and tech-heads from growth companies across the board since 2016. The highlight of the year is a two-day business festival in Turku, Finland. We encourage and support our festival attendees and partners to find their competitive advantage in new technology applications and sustainable business. Our company is based in Turku and is the most important business event in the region and a solid actor in the local business ecosystem. Behind SHIFT is a non-profit organization driven by volunteers and supported by network with firm supporters like Turku Science Park, Boost Turku, JCI, Creve, Turku Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Finnish Enterprises.

Fischer Lighting is a sustainable front-runner who has developed a unique circular business model where waste is transformed into new beautiful lamps that make buildings more sustainable and people healthier. In 2023, Fischer Lighting saved more than 53 tons of discarded lamps from being thrown away, and with the concepts ReUse, ReDesign, and ReCreate, unique lighting solutions are created in a beautiful and industrial design that meets all the requirements of a new lighting fixture. In addition to environmental sustainability, social sustainability is also an important part of the concept. Therefore, all the old lamps are separated and assembled by people on the edge of the labor market in Denmark. At the same time, the lamps are equipped with the latest technology, which, among other things, enables circadian lighting, which can stimulate the production of hormones in our body and create better well-being for people in buildings.

DSB Digital Labs is founded to accelerate the digital transformation in DSB.  It is our task to develop new solutions which can benefit either the customer or DSB as an organisation.Noone can predict the future but we are doing our best via MVP, Preto/prototyping, Design Thinking, user involvement to figure out what the customers want.We want a culture where failing is perceived as a way of learning and with a fun and innovative culture.

B’ZEOS develops novel, flexible, and home-compostable films based on seaweed extracts which can replace conventional and bio-based single-use plastic films in food-contact applications. B’ZEOS’ solution will contribute to reduce the use of non- or hardly recyclable plastic materials for single-use food packaging, thus reducing CO2 emissions. We are a team of 8 people with complementary backgrounds. One engineer in environment, two material scientists, one graphic designer, one supply chain analyst, one quality engineer advisor, one PR and marketing advisor and one CFO advisor.   Each of us are concerned by environmental issues and wanted to contribute to make a change.   We have joined this project because we are all fed up with:    - Contamination of world's drinking water with plastic fibres   - Seeing marine animals dying because of our plastic trash   - Increase of plastic packaging around fresh aliments   - Increase in plastic debris along the coast   - Both burning plastic and sending plastic to landfills   - Finding plastic while making with our kids sand castles   - Contamination with the chemicals in plastic. These chemicals are said to cause obesity, on-set puberty, and even cancer.   - Direct contamination of our kids by chewing various objects in plastic.   - Being exposed to plastic every single day and not having the chance to choose an alternative   We, at B’ZEOS and as consumers, believe in a sustainable alternative to current plastic and we have been working on the elaboration of a sustainable alternative without forcing the consumer to change dramatically his habits.

NØIE is set out to help people. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for each individual with skin issues. We do so with a unique feedback-driven data model that is able to match individuals with a personalised and scientifically-backed solution customised on their skin’s needs. NØIE is backed by top investors, such as LEO Pharma, PreSeed Ventures, Seed Capital, Inventure, Talis Capital, Thomas Ryge Mikkelsen, and other fantastic business angels.

The UKKO.fi service enables you to operate like an entrepreneur without your own business. UKKO.fi makes it easier to employ oneself, that’s why we call it Light Entrepreneurship.Light Entrepreneurship is a new kind of way to do what you love. As a Light Entrepreneur you do not need to worry about paperwork or bureaucracy. We will take care of them for you. Light entrepreneurship combines the best of entrepreneurship and being laborer.The service has over 60 000 users in Finland!

Aban Foundation is the Innovative Impactful Ecosystem. Our vision is to develop sustainable businesses to reduce poverty and diminish conflicts around the world by promoting education and cultural diversity. We do this by building at least one school in each country around the world. These schools provide high-quality education and enrich the students school experience to get understanding of and celebrate the cultural diversity around the world.

At Envo, we simplify energy optimization for real estate by helping property owners, banks, and advisors reduce CO₂ emissions and lower operational costs. We’re a young, agile startup based in Copenhagen, where creativity, independence, and collaboration are at the heart of our work. Our mission is to empower our clients with smart, user-friendly tools that guide them in making their buildings more energy efficient. We’re committed to sustainability and innovation, and every team member has the opportunity to shape our products and company culture.

Around Denmark with VIKINGBUS - Find your local office VIKINGBUS is a 100% Danish-owned bus company that provides bus services throughout Denmark from our bases in all parts of the country. VIKINGBUS has a large selection of coach buses and minibuses of all sizes, with a focus on high quality and safety. We can help you find the right bus for your event or transportation needs - and we are happy to advise and assist with planning the bus trip. On board the buses, safety is always the most important thing, which is why our drivers are smiling and ready to lend a helping hand so that your journey can be as comfortable as possible. We look forward to welcoming you aboard VIKINGBUS.

Cosmic Vodka is a premium Swedish vodka startup that aims to revolutionize the cocktail experience by combining high-quality spirits with unique visual appeal. The key feature of Cosmic Vodka is its color-shifting property, which changes based on pH, allowing bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to create visually stunning drinks. This offers a "wow" factor that few if none other vodkas can match, enhancing both the flavor and the aesthetics of cocktails. The Problem We Are Solving: Many premium vodkas focus solely on taste and quality, but they often lack an experiential element that can elevate the consumer's experience. For bars, restaurants, and cocktail enthusiasts, presentation is crucial, especially in an era where social media plays a massive role in consumer engagement. There's a demand for innovative products that stand out and provide a unique talking point while still delivering on taste and quality. Cosmic Vodka addresses this by offering both superior quality and an engaging, Instagram-worthy visual effect. Why This Problem Matters: Consumers, especially in the 25-45 age group, are looking for products that offer more than just functionality. They want products that create experiences. In the context of bars and restaurants, Cosmic Vodka helps bartenders differentiate their cocktails from the competition, making their offerings more shareable and memorable. For home users, it allows them to recreate a bar-like, show-stopping experience for friends and family, making cocktail-making more enjoyable and engaging. By solving the problem of offering a visually exciting and high-quality vodka, Cosmic Vodka caters to both professional bartenders and home mixologists who want to elevate their craft and impress their audience.

Nutrilyser is developing an evidence-based automated diet management system to help individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage metabolic conditions like diabetes. Our system simplifies meal choices, empowering users to achieve their health goals effortlessly. We are addressing the significant challenge of managing diet for health and wellness. This problem affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those dealing with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Poor dietary habits can lead to severe health complications, and managing a balanced diet is crucial for prevention and management. The widespread impact of this issue makes it a problem worth solving, as it affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Nutrilyser provides an innovative solution through its automated diet management system. Our platform uses evidence-based algorithms to analyze individual nutritional needs and preferences, generating personalized meal plans. The system is user-friendly and accessible, making healthy eating choices straightforward. Our team is dedicated to continuously refining the technology to ensure it offers the most effective and personalized dietary guidance possible. The inspiration behind Nutrilyser stemmed from witnessing the struggles of loved ones in managing their diets, particularly those with diabetes. Realizing the critical role that nutrition plays in overall health, we were motivated to create a tool that could simplify this complex task. Our passion for health and technology drove us to leave our day jobs and fully commit to developing a solution that empowers people to take control of their nutrition and lead healthier lives. We believe in the power of food to transform lives and are dedicated to making that transformation accessible to everyone.

Anilyze is a stealth-mode startup leading the transition to secure animal health data management for all stakeholders in the industry. We use proprietary hardware and software to improve traceability and accountability, bringing humans and animals closer together. All while driving advancements in both animal welfare and public health.

Rizer Biotech is a spin-off from groundbreaking research at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, aiming to revolutionise biomolecular studies in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our team, currently including Dr. Andrea Volpato, Dr. Andreas Bodén and Prof. Ilaria Testa, focuses on developing an instrument and measurement technique that enhances the understanding of biomolecular dynamics. The team's expertise currently covers instrument and software development and research collaborations. Our innovation lies in directly studying large biomolecule dynamics, an area current technologies cannot effectively cover. The tool utilizes smart fluorescent probes together with polarized illumination and detection and enables a new dimension of molecular analysis that we believe can find applications in several important drug development areas. The core technology is the result of many years of research within the academic setting, but the commercial aspirations are still young. The company was started in 2023 and is just taking shape as a separate entity. Most of the operations are today located in Scilifelab, a national research institute leading life-science research in Sweden. Our vision is to empower drug developers, researchers, and clinicians with a tool that accelerates drug discovery and can foster a future of faster, more accurate, and more efficient therapeutic development.

Gismap er et computer vision og GeoAI startup, der arbejder på at revolutionere, hvordan GIS (geospatial information systems) anvendes til biodiversitetsbevarelse inden for ejendoms- og byggebranchen. Vores mission er at tilbyde en innovativ, data­drevet Software-as-a-Service-platform, som gør det muligt for virksomheder at måle, overvåge og forbedre biodiversiteten med hidtil uset præcision. Ved at kombinere ekspertise inden for AI, geografiske informationssystemer (GIS) og biodiversitet leverer Gismap en stærk platform, der hjælper virksomheder med at opfylde regulative krav som CSRD og DGNB-certificeringer. Vores vision er at blive den førende løsning i Danmark – og på sigt internationalt – når det gælder om at integrere biodiversitet i byplanlægning og udvikling og sikre en mere bæredygtig fremtid. Hos Gismap tilbyder vi et komplet værktøjssæt, herunder biofaktor-vurderinger, urbanBioScore, analyser af grønne korridorer og fremskrivninger af biodiversitetsudvikling, alt sammen skræddersyet til at støtte bæredygtige strategier. Ved at anvende avanceret machine learning og geospatiale analyser går vores platform langt ud over traditionelle metoder og hjælper virksomheder med ikke blot at overholde lovgivningen, men også aktivt at forbedre deres miljømæssige fodaftryk. Vi er overbeviste om, at teknologi spiller en afgørende rolle i løsningen af den biodiversitetskrise, vi står overfor. Hos Gismap udnytter vi derfor avanceret teknologi til at skabe reel forandring, så virksomheder kan reducere deres negative påvirkning og samtidig bidrage til en styrkelse af biodiversiteten. Kom med os på rejsen mod en grønnere og mere modstandsdygtig byudvikling, hvor biodiversitet sættes i centrum.

At Rejoose, we believe traditional business transactions lack transparency when it comes to their environmental impact. In essence, they leave a hidden cost – carbon emissions – unaccounted for. This creates several challenges for companies: Blind spots in sustainability: Without knowing the carbon footprint of each transaction, setting and tracking progress towards emissions reduction goals becomes a guessing game. Informed decision-making hurdles: Sustainable choices often involve trade-offs. Without clear data, prioritizing actions to optimize environmental impact becomes difficult. Stakeholder engagement struggles: Customers and investors demand environmental accountability. Traditional invoicing offers no way to showcase your commitment with concrete data. Compliance concerns: Regulations around carbon reporting are tightening. Ignoring transparency can lead to penalties and missed opportunities. This is where Rejoose e/voice steps in. We seamlessly integrate carbon emission data directly into your invoicing process. Think of it as transforming financial transactions into powerful sustainability statements. Every transaction now carries valuable insights into your environmental footprint, empowering you to: Pinpoint and tackle emission hotspots: Identify areas in your supply chain and operations where emissions are highest, allowing you to prioritize improvement efforts. Tell your sustainability story: Communicate your commitment to a greener future with transparent, data-driven reports that resonate with stakeholders. Make a real difference: Take informed actions that minimize your environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. At Rejoose, we believe transparency is key to sustainable business practices. Let e/voice be your guide to unlocking valuable insights and taking concrete steps towards a greener future.