Aino is an e-commerce design and technology agency in Gothenburg, Sweden. We build headless storefronts for fashion and lifestyle brands, most of them on Centra or Shopify with Storyblok as the content layer. Editors get visual editing and live preview, and engineers get a content model that survives redesigns. We have shipped Storyblok builds for Samsøe Samsøe, Icebug, Beyond Medals and Forsman & Bodenfors, and we have been a Centra Pro Partner since 2015. Design and engineering sit in one team, from first sketch to the years after launch.

Saura is a Finnish AI-powered nutrition app that makes food tracking effortless. Users take a photo of a meal and receive an estimate of the ingredients, calories, protein, carbohydrates, fibre, and fat quality in seconds—without scanning barcodes or logging every ingredient manually. The app helps people make practical progress toward weight-loss, muscle-gain, and cholesterol goals through personalized targets, clear trends and meal suggestions. Saura is available on iOS and Android.

Company Description: Oyisi Sushi Oyisi Sushi is a sushi restaurant chain originating in the South Jutland region of Denmark (Aabenraa). Since its founding in 2011, the company has grown from a simple takeaway outlet into a multi‑location brand with branches in Aabenraa, Haderslev, Kalundborg, Sønderborg, Viby J, Esbjerg, and more. The problem we are solving: In Denmark, consumer demand for high‑quality, freshly prepared sushi and Japanese cuisine continues to grow. However, the market faces two major pain points: first, a homogenisation of dining experiences – many restaurants lack memorable touches that set them apart; second, a widespread labour shortage that undermines service efficiency and quality assurance. Why we are solving this problem: We firmly believe that it is entirely feasible to offer a Japanese dining experience in Denmark that is fun, high‑quality, and exceptional value for money. Our core innovation lies in introducing robot‑assisted serving. This not only alleviates the service bottlenecks caused by staff shortages, but also creates a novel and engaging dining atmosphere that especially appeals to families and younger customers. At the same time, our "Sushi Ad Libitum" (all‑you‑can‑eat) model allows guests to enjoy unlimited freshly made sushi and hot dishes at a reasonable price, directly addressing the consumer pain point that "high quality equals high prices". Our achievements and mission: Our model has proven itself in the market – for example, our Aabenraa location generated a gross profit of DKK 3,561,800 in 2024 with a return on equity (ROE) of 15%, demonstrating solid profitability and financial stability. Our mission is to redefine the sushi dining experience in Denmark – by combining technology with great food, we create value that exceeds customer expectations, while also fostering a more efficient and enjoyable work environment for our employees.

How people interact in the flow of work determines performance. The way they share information, express emotions, challenge ideas, make decisions, and protect focus shapes every outcome. Most teams leave these interactions to default. Humanity Pacts® is the interaction layer of work—an AI-powered system that helps teams intentionally design the agreements that shape how they interact, so high performance becomes the team's default, not an accident. Through AI-powered workshops and ongoing team support, we help teams identify the human patterns that matter most and transform them into TeamPacts®—AI-generated, context-aware agreements that define how people will respond when those patterns emerge. Instead of reacting on autopilot, teams pre-agree how they will communicate, challenge ideas, make decisions, navigate conflict, and support one another before predictable human dynamics take over. Every TeamPact® is tailored to the team's unique context using behavioral science, social norms, team dynamics, and AI—making high-performance behaviors easier to activate in the moments that matter most. Not values posters. Not policies. Not another personality assessment. A practical operating system for human interaction. Our work helps teams systematically and sustainably: • Speak up with ideas, concerns, and insights before opportunities are missed. • Make decisions with clarity instead of assumptions or politeness. • Use healthy friction to strengthen thinking and improve outcomes. • Build trust through consistent day-to-day interactions. • Protect focus and attention as a shared responsibility. • Surface misalignment early and course-correct before it becomes costly. Whether through in-person workshops or AI-powered guidance, Humanity Pacts® helps teams move from default behaviors to intentional interactions—creating cultures where people step up, speak up, give space, and show up when it matters most.

Virexa Technologies is a modern SaaS and software company building AI-powered business platforms, web applications, mobile solutions, marketplaces, and scalable digital products for businesses worldwide. We combine product strategy, UI/UX design, software engineering, AI automation, quality assurance, and long-term technical support to turn ideas into reliable, user-friendly products. Our focus is on solving real business challenges through practical technology, clear collaboration, secure architecture, and scalable product development. From early-stage concepts and MVPs to production-ready SaaS platforms, we support the complete journey from idea to launch and continuous improvement. Our capabilities include: * SaaS product development * Custom software development * Web and mobile applications * UI/UX and product design * AI solutions and workflow automation * Marketplace and business platforms * Quality assurance and testing * Product maintenance and support Building smarter SaaS products, AI solutions, and scalable digital experiences for businesses worldwide.

BLS HAFNIA is a Copenhagen-based clothing brand established in 2011. The brand started as a minimalistic contemporary label with a focus on headwear. Since then, BLS HAFNIA has evolved into a complete clothing brand rooted in Scandinavian minimalism, utilitarianism, and Italian sportswear influences. Our goal has always been to create products with exceptional fit, comfort, and timeless appeal. Today, the BLS HAFNIA collection includes a full range of apparel, developed through seasonal collections, capsules, and collaborations with both Scandinavian and international brands. Our garments have been worn by influential figures across fashion, music, and sports, helping establish BLS HAFNIA as a recognized name within contemporary streetwear culture.

GoWest — Nordic Venture Capital Forum GoWest is one of the Nordics’ leading venture capital forums for startups, scale-ups, investors, and ecosystem leaders focused on the future of innovation and industry. Hosted in Gothenburg, Sweden, GoWest brings together founders, venture capitalists, angel investors, corporations, universities, policymakers, and talent from across Europe to accelerate the growth of ambitious technology companies — from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. At the intersection of deep tech, industrial transformation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, GoWest reflects the unique strengths of West Sweden: a region shaped by world-leading industry, engineering excellence, and an increasingly dynamic startup ecosystem. A MEETING PLACE FOR FOUNDERS, INVESTORS AND FUTURE INDUSTRIES GoWest exists to create meaningful connections between startups and capital. Over the course of several days, we facilitate high-quality matchmaking between founders and investors while also creating a platform for discussions around the future of European innovation, competitiveness, and technology leadership. The conference focuses especially on sectors where Europe — and the Nordics — have the potential to lead globally: Deep tech Climate tech Mobility and automotive innovation AI and emerging technologies Life science and health innovation Energy and electrification Industrial transformation Space and frontier technologies University spinouts and research commercialization GoWest is designed not only as an event, but as a catalyst for long-term collaboration between startups, investors, universities, corporations, and public stakeholders. WHAT HAPPENS AT GOWEST? GoWest combines structured investor matchmaking with inspiring stage content, networking opportunities, curated side events, and ecosystem-building activities.The conference includes: Startup-investor matchmaking Pitch sessions and founder showcases Investor programs and LP activities Keynotes and panel discussions Policy and innovation forums Workshops and breakout sessions Community gatherings and side events Networking experiences across Gothenburg Every year, hundreds of startups and investors participate in curated meetings designed to create real business opportunities and long-term relationships. A PLATFORM FOR THE NORDIC INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM GoWest is built around collaboration. We work closely with incubators, science parks, universities, accelerators, investors, corporations, and public organizations across the Nordics and Europe to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. The conference is founded by Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg and developed together with ecosystem partners who share a vision of building globally competitive technology companies from Europe. WHY VOLUNTEER AT GoWest? GoWest is powered by people who are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and building meaningful experiences. As a volunteer, you become part of an international community working at the center of the Nordic startup and investment ecosystem. This is an opportunity to: Build experience in event production and international conferences Meet founders, investors, and industry leaders Expand your professional network Gain insight into startups, venture capital, and innovation Develop communication, coordination, and operational skills Work alongside an ambitious and welcoming team Get behind-the-scenes access to one of the Nordics’ leading tech events We welcome students, young professionals, international talent, and anyone curious about startups, innovation, events, and community building. Whether your interests are within business, tech, operations, communication, hospitality, partnerships, or entrepreneurship, GoWest offers a dynamic environment where you can learn, contribute, and grow.

Custena is an AI workspace for the investor-facing and fund-ops teams at private-markets fund managers.. Built for the investor-facing and fund-operations teams at private-markets fund managers: LP reporting, DDQs, ad-hoc LP and auditor requests, and reconciliation against the administrator. What the agent does: Ingest and normalize. Statements, notices and emails in any format, mapped into one current fund record. Grounded answering. DDQ and ad-hoc questions answered straight from that record, cited every time. Reconciliation. Catches when the administrator's numbers and your internal records do not match, down to the exact line. Every number is traced to source. You see where each figure came from and the exact math that produced it, so it can be checked before it reaches an LP. Built on what you already use, not instead of it. No migration, no re-homed files. Custena connects to the Excel, Outlook and data room you run today, reads fund data in place across administrator exports and systems like eFront and Investran, and layers the agent on top. It follows your SOPs, not ours. Custena picks up your firm's procedures from the documents you already have, then routes approvals, cites every source and honors side-letter terms the way your team already does.

ZafeConnect ApS is a modern communication technology startup focused on helping businesses connect with their customers in smarter, faster, and more reliable ways. We operate in the space between digital infrastructure, messaging technology, and commercial growth, enabling companies to communicate through channels such as SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Apple Messages for Business, Viber, and email. The problem we are solving is that business communication has become increasingly fragmented, complex, and difficult to scale. Many companies still rely on disconnected systems, limited channel strategies, and outdated communication flows that reduce efficiency, weaken customer engagement, and create unnecessary operational friction. At the same time, navigating operators, platforms, compliance requirements, delivery performance, and channel integration can be highly complex without the right expertise and infrastructure. ZafeConnect exists to simplify and strengthen that entire ecosystem. We help businesses build modern communication setups that are scalable, secure, and designed for real-world performance. By combining technology, market understanding, and strong industry partnerships, we make it easier for companies to reach their customers through the right channels, at the right time, with greater reliability and better commercial outcomes. Our ambition is not only to improve messaging infrastructure, but to redefine how businesses think about customer communication in a digital-first world. We believe communication should be more connected, more intelligent, and more valuable - both for the businesses sending messages and for the people receiving them. As a startup, ZafeConnect is built around ambition, speed, and the mindset of creating something with long-term international potential. We are developing a company where innovation, execution, and commercial thinking go hand in hand, and where talented people have the opportunity to help shape both the business and its future direction. For people who want to join a company with strong momentum, clear purpose, and the opportunity to build within a market that is constantly evolving, ZafeConnect represents more than a workplace — it represents the chance to be part of building the future of business communication.

Imagine a world where the 'Size Chart', a relic of the 20th century, no longer exists. At UTRY, we are building a universal ecosystem for personalized digital fashion. Born at Aalborg University, our mission is to ensure the digital store adapts to the individual’s unique body, rather than forcing people to fit into static categories. We aren't just building a tool for brands; we are building an interactive, personalized experience for every shopper, where getting the perfect fit becomes the new global standard. We are tackling a massive, dual-sided problem. For the consumer, online shopping is a guessing game that leads to frustration and "fit-anxiety." For brands, this uncertainty results in 8,7 billion returned packages every year, where 53% of returns are due to poor fit. This cycle produces 24 million tons of CO2 annually, because costumers has to guess which size fits them. We saw this gap and realized that the industry doesn't need more complex 3D software; it needs a frictionless bridge between the buyer and the product. Our solution is built on smart synergy. Currently, we have launched our Virtual Try-On (VTO), which leverages generative AI to give shoppers a photorealistic view of garments on their own bodies. This provides the immediate visual confidence shoppers crave. Following closely behind is our Size Algorithm, designed to provide technical fit data to ensure the physical fit matches the visual one. By combining these into a single "UTRY ID," we are creating a cross-brand network where a user sets up their profile once and shops at every brand using UTRY with confidence. UTRY started because we did not fit into the standard size chart and had to order several sizes to find the correct size ourselves. As students at Aalborg University, we didn't just want to study the problem; we teamed up with a dedicated full-time crew to solve it. We are doing this because we believe that when you give consumers a personalized, engaging experience, the business value, higher conversions and lower returns, follows naturally. We are here to prove that what is best for the person is also what is best for the planet and the companies.

Nordic-lights.dk er en 4,7-stjernet forhandler af høj kvalitets trådløse lamper i det danske marked og er en del af Mercury Digital ApS. Vi er i udvikling og har brug for ekstra hænder for at vækste. Vi er en moderne og fuldt remote start-up webshop med store udviklingsmuligheder for den rette kandidat. Vi tror på frihed under ansvar og på hver medarbejders ret til at holde sig selv til en højere standard.

Lakeside leverer uvildig rådgivning, til digitale projekter eller ved it-anskaffelse, og vi sørger for at projekterne altid kommer godt fra start. I mere end 15 år har vi arbejdet med sundhedssektoren, hvor vi altid repræsenterer kundesiden. Vi leverer skræddersyet rådgivning indenfor tre primære kompetenceområder: Digital Strategi, IT-arkitektur og IT-projektstøtte, og er gået aktivt i gang med at sørge for at UX fagområdet bliver mere repræsenteret i offentlige IT projekter.

Silicon Valhalla is a Nordic tech intelligence hub that maps startups, founders, investors, and market signals across the Nordic region, with a particular emphasis on AI, SaaS, and frontier innovation. It exists to make the “Silicon Valhalla” ecosystem - Nordic tech’s answer to Silicon Valley - more visible, navigable, and investable for founders, operators, and capital. The platform combines a curated startup directory, an events calendar, and ecosystem insights into a single, neutral entry point for Nordic tech. Startups and scaleups get structured profiles highlighting what they do, where they are based, which sector they play in, and how to reach them, while investors and partners can quickly scan emerging companies across AI, climate, fintech, deep tech, and more. A continuously updated view of companies and activity aims to surface momentum early, so users can spot new categories, breakout teams, and upcoming fundraising stories before they hit the mainstream. Silicon Valhalla is designed to be independent and ecosystem-first rather than a job board or paywalled database. The service is currently free to use, making discovery accessible while opening the door for future premium offerings such as featured profiles, highlighted events, and deeper signal products for investors and corporates. In short, Silicon Valhalla is building the default map and narrative for Nordic tech: a living overview of the startups, talent, and ideas turning the region into one of the most dynamic innovation hubs in Europe.

We are building Commu, a platform that helps cities strengthen community, reduce loneliness, and improve wellbeing through everyday acts of help between people. Across Europe, municipalities are facing the same problem: Loneliness is increasing (especially among elderly, newcomers and vulnerable groups). Preventive wellbeing work is underfunded and fragmented and cities struggle to activate citizens in a scalable, measurable way. At the same time, there are thousands of people who want to help but no simple structure to connect them with real needs. Commu solves this gap. We enable municipalities to activate residents, organizations and volunteers into one shared digital community, where people can easily ask for help, offer help, and participate in meaningful local actions. Cities get visibility, data and impact. People get connection, purpose and a sense of belonging. Cities need modern tools to support participation, not just services We already work with municipalities internationally, and now we are building Sweden from scratch. This is not about maintaining a system it’s about creating a new way for cities and people to work together.

Car inspections have been a law since the 1960s, while we humans often crash before we go for an inspection? We want to help change this. We were frustrated with the health checks offered: too general, too stressful, outdated, and left people with health anxiety instead of clarity about their health. So we decided to change that. At BizMed, we offer modern, personalized and medically quality-assured health checks for companies & individuals – to catch health risks in time. Our services also include vaccinations, CPR training and work environment expertise – always with committed staff who truly care about making a difference. Because good health should not be left to chance.