There is currently a need for 30,000 Software Developers in Sweden. This number will grow to approximately 70,000 by 2022 unless special actions are taken. In the meantime, less than 20% of all job positions in the IT sector are held by women. In academia, the situation does not look any better – only 16% are female students at the KTH Computer Engineering. According to LinkedIn, there are around 1,100 open tech job positions just in the Stockholm area. How can we fill these gaps? How can we encourage more women to join the IT fields and start tech education? How can we help new graduates enter the IT job market? SmartCoding brings the solution!

We believe innovation happens in loops, at First Loop, we get companies started on unlocking their full potential. Large companies have innovation departments, small ones have entrepreneurs, the medium-sized ones lie in the unknown mix. We are here to simplify innovation management for these companies. Uncertain times such as now shows the importance of being able to innovate at short notice, pivot or persevere with the business models. We are giving companies a nudge of innovation through tailor-made workshops in innovation tools and techniques that will explore one of their current challenges. These companies have industry experience, we have tools and techniques to innovate, Together we are Better.

Norla is a consulting company that offers to its customers a variety of competencies in IT, Management and Business Development under the same roof. Excellent customer support, closer partnerships, flexibility give Norla the advantage to offer the best service with highly competitive alternatives. We work together in a network of major companies which helps us find the best candidate to meet our customer's needs. We work in a multicultural environment and our consultants speak 9 different languages. The gender distribution in the company is 40/60 and age distribution is between 24 to 60+. Norla was founded in 2011 and our offices are in Stockholm and Lund.

We are nanvio AB and we use a patent technology with friendly environment to develop purifying products of organic pollution in air and water. At moment we specially focus on purification of washing machine sewage water , removing residual detergent in laundry water and kill bacterials and virus. so reducing harmful substances emission. The sewage water after purification can be recycle used for washing so to save water source.

We are: The first Digital Therapeutics service on the market using lifestyle and nutrition to prevent lifestyle related chronic conditions . Our company is part of Karolinska Institutet Innovation - Drive program  What we do: We develop and provide technology mixed with a human touch to empower, engage and reward healthy behaviors. Our mission is: Our mission is to eliminate non-communicable diseases and to support sustainable and healthy living for all humans.

Ett tak vill förändra sättet vi söker och erbjuder delat boende. Vi möjliggör för studenter att hitta ett hållbart inneboende på sin studieort. Vi gör så att generationer kan matchas, mötas och trivas under ett och samma tak. Genom vår matchningsalgoritm kan vi sätta människan i fokus och matcha människa till människa för ett ömsesidigt, tryggt och trivsamt inneboende. Se vår film om hur det funkar här https://etttak.se/sv/om-ett-tak/ Utmärkelser: Ett av fem svenska case som presenteras på Nordic Sustainable Cites Exhibition på C40 summit i Köpenhamn Ett av tolv svenska exempel i “the Nordic Report”, en bok som lyfter fram goda exempel inom hållbar produktion och konsumtion i Norden (2019) Vinnare av Sting – Test Drive Digital (2018) Finalist i Swedbanks entreprenörstävling Rivstart (2017) Utsedda till en av 100 sociala innovationer som kan förändra Sverige av Mötesplats social innovation (2017)

Cribble Craft is a start-up company that designs and sells sustainable, challenging toys produced in wood. Our products are building kits for crafters that enable users to create an own unique mini house design In November 2018 Cribble launched a new webpage with own e-commerce and also started selling Cribble in selected stores.  In 2019 we are focusing on growing our business and in order to do this we need to expand our team.  Learn more about Cribble on www.cribble.se.

Recap Power is an innovation company that creates advanced systems and products that contribute to a more sustainable future. Our mission is to simplify the development of connected and smart products and make it easier to create sustainable solutions, while also adding to profitability. Our offer includes services, platforms, tools and products that enable development of IoT systems and solutions.

Cardrop offers a digital and easy way to change cars - regardless of where in Sweden our customers happen to live. The seller gets the car picked up at their home and Cardrop's great employees take it from there. We take care of the transportation, inspection and cleaning of the car before we put up ads and sell it. Cardrop takes care of the whole process for the seller. From our online car dealership at www.cardrop.com buyers can examine their next car and order it straight to their home.

As part of the Digital New Agency (DNA) group, we are an experienced technology partner supporting clients in solving complex problems using software. Specializing in building teams that build digital products, we are a long-term travel companion to startups and industry leaders. DNA offices are located in Stockholm and Łódź (Poland). We’re a team of 50+ engineers passionate about product engineering. We don’t just build software - we take it from idea to real-world impact.

Gofixit is a Stockholm-based two-sided marketplace, launched in 2023, designed to help customers compare repair shops and prices. By connecting people looking to repair their devices with a trusted network of repair providers, users can save both time and money—while repair shops gain greater visibility and access to more customers. Our mission is to improve access to repair services and support the global circular economy through technology and strategic partnerships. By making it easy to compare repair prices and services, Gofixit empowers both individuals and businesses to choose repair over replacement—promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

Hikkibiskus is a Swedish brand founded in 2022, to offer healthy and delicious drinks. Our hibiscus drinks fill the gap in the market for customers looking for tasty and functional drinks. Hikkibiskus is also the company that was started with a hibiscus plant, and with two female entrepreneurs. One of us lives in Burkina Faso and one works in Mälardalen in Sweden. We also happen to be mother and daughter. With a shared dream of a unique drink, we have created a hibiscus farm run by a women's cooperative in Burkina Faso. We brew our drinks in Skåne and we have our headquarters in Stockholm. We have control over our entire chain; from seed to cap fitting. We are driven by the belief that we can create a drink that is kind to the body and where our ecological footprint is as small as possible. At the moment our drinks can be found at 40+ cafés, restaurants and ecological stores and we're listed at major distributor.

Hale is a growing tech company specializing in breathwork through our app, breath guide certifications, and studio sessions. We provide online breathwork and partner with wellness studios to expand the reach of breathwork practices. We aim to bring breathwork to the forefront of health and wellness internationally.

Prospexs is an intelligent lead-generation engine that identifies and analyzes businesses facing challenges you can solve, delivering hyper-personalized communication to ensure every message is uniquely tailored to each lead. At its core, Prospexs analyzes a company’s digital footprint - which includes, its website, recent activities, and industry trends—to identify their challenges and needs. This foundational analysis ensures every lead is a perfect match for what you offer. Our platform goes beyond basic data scraping by using proprietary technology to highlight not just who the lead is, but why they need you. We pinpoint their pain points, opportunities, and even their competitive positioning, giving you actionable insights With this deep understanding, Prospexs crafts a tailored communication strategy for each lead. Whether it’s addressing their latest product launch, an industry challenge they’re facing, or their growth goals, every message is designed to resonate personally.

Our platform streamlines dog adoption by collecting available dogs in one app, making it faster and easier for users to find their perfect match. With comprehensive filters and push notifications, the app helps users adopt, rehome, and access pet products and services all in one place. Additionally, by restricting listings for dogs under 8 months, we help reduce the risk of illegal smuggling, supporting safer adoptions and responsible ownership. The Company is currently registered in Borlänge but it will shift to Malmö soon.