Is It Time to Pivot from Corporate to Co-Founder? Great startups don’t fail because of bad ideas - they stall because they can’t reach the market. From deep-tech to consumer products, many early-stage ventures have strong teams and promising solutions - but lack the commercial insight to grow. Commercial Co-Founder is a programme designed for professionals ready to pivot out of traditional commercial roles and into high-impact roles within early-stage startups.

Dokport is transforming healthcare by making it fast, simple, and accessible for everyone. Our doctors are available 24/7 via chat, helping patients without waiting times or unnecessary barriers. We are a growing Finnish company where every team member has a real impact on how healthcare evolves. We founded Dokport because we believe everyone deserves timely, fair medical care. By combining medical expertise with efficient digital delivery, we are building the future of healthcare: simple, scalable, and human. At Dokport, you’ll work with talented colleagues in medicine and technology, in a culture built on ownership, learning, and flexibility.

FEESH...the feed for your fish Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food sector and is vital for meeting the protein needs of a growing global population. Yet, its growth is constrained by reliance on two unsustainable protein sources: fishmeal and soy protein concentrate (SPC). Fishmeal is produced from wild-caught fish, putting pressure on already fragile marine ecosystems, while soy production drives large-scale deforestation and carries a heavy carbon footprint. Both are also subject to volatile global markets, making aquafeed production environmentally damaging, expensive, and vulnerable. Insects, particularly Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), are an attractive and more sustainable alternative. They can be produced locally, upcycle organic waste streams into valuable protein, and have a low environmental footprint. However, despite this potential, insect meal remains a niche ingredient in aquafeeds. The main barrier is chitin, a fiber-like polymer in the insect exoskeleton that reduces digestibility and locks away valuable proteins. This limits inclusion rates of BSFL meal in aquafeeds to just 2–8%, far below the levels needed to meaningfully replace fishmeal and soy. At FEESH, we are solving this problem by applying a precision microbial fermentation platform, enhanced with ultrasonication pre-treatment, to upgrade BSFL meal into a high-performance protein ingredient. Our process disrupts the chitin-protein matrix, making proteins more bioavailable, reducing indigestible fiber, and enriching the lipid fraction with beneficial fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. Additionally, fermentation produces bioactive peptides and immunostimulatory compounds that improve gut health and disease resilience in fish. The result is a fermented insect meal with digestibility levels reaching 90–95%, enabling high inclusion rates of >20% in aquafeeds without compromising fish growth, palatability, or welfare. By combining biological and physical processing, FEESH unlocks the true nutritional potential of insects, transforming them from a niche supplement into a viable replacement for fishmeal and soy protein concentrate. This matters because the aquafeed industry needs scalable, circular, and climate-friendly solutions. Our innovation reduces dependence on environmentally destructive feed sources, cuts CO₂ emissions, and strengthens food system resilience. For insect producers, it creates new market opportunities with higher-value products. For aquafeed formulators and fish farmers, it delivers a sustainable, locally produced protein that supports both performance and animal health. And for society, it contributes to global food security and a more sustainable bioeconomy. FEESH is pioneering the next generation of aquafeed ingredients, designed not just to sustain aquaculture, but to make it thrive responsibly.

Surfact turns ocean waste into smart sensors that give cargo a voice - saving food, medicine, and money. Our mission is to prevent the $1 trillion waste crisis in food and pharmaceuticals. Built in Norway with military-grade durability and sensor accuracy, our Emma tracker alerts companies before shipments go bad so action can be taken in time. We’re already protecting global brands like McDonald’s — cutting spoilage, costs, and waste worldwide.

Dibbel er en norsk startup som utvikler en moderne SaaS-løsning for bygg- og anleggsbransjen som skal effektivisere dokumentasjon og kalkulasjonsarbeid . Vi har vært i utvikling i 2 år og er skapt av gründerne selv, som både bygger produktet og driver selskapet. Vår visjon er å gjøre hverdagen enklere for byggebransjen gjennom intelligent programvare som effektiviserer prosesser både i felt og på kontoret. Dibbel vokser raskt, og vi ser et enormt potensial i bransjen -- derfor trenger vi dyktige folk som vil være med på reisen videre! Vi har et unikt team som kombinerer praktisk erfaring fra byggebransjen hos ledende underentreprenører, teknisk innsikt fra høyt presterende teknologiselskaper og strategisk salgserfaring fra suksessrike startups. Denne sammensetningen gir oss en verdifull fordel når vi utvikler og leverer Dibbel -- markedets beste driftssystem for underentreprenører.

🔹 Shaping the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains 🔹 At EVEWAVE, we are reimagining the future of global logistics with a clear mission: to create a zero-waste and transparent logistic system, that delivers measurable impact. We are tackling the critical challenge of packaging waste in logistics, providing innovative solutions that help businesses adapt to the rapidly changing sustainability landscape. Our patented, data-driven rental packaging solution is designed to streamline international supply chains, optimise efficiency, and reduce waste—while ensuring full control and transparency. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we’re not just improving logistics, but transforming the entire supply chain ecosystem for a more sustainable future. We're passionate about helping companies across industries navigate and thrive within the evolving sustainability policies. Join us in reshaping the future of packaging and logistics—where sustainability, innovation, and transparency meet. 🌎

Incremental Maritime is developing a digital compliance solution that helps shipowners and operators navigate complex decarbonization regulations; transforming compliance into lower emissions and higher margins. Our deep regulatory expertise, data-driven models, and hands-on client support are what set us apart. Global shipping faces an accelerating tide of climate regulation, from the IMO’s GHG Fuel Intensity targets to FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS. These rules impact everything: fuel costs, asset values, and day-to-day operations. Yet most market players lack the tools and insights to respond; let alone turn compliance into an advantage. This leaves shipowners and operators asking: - What decarbonization investments make financial sense? - How do I reduce risk and avoid penalties? - Can I stay compliant across multiple regimes without extra complexity? - Without smart tools, these questions are hard to answer - and costly to get wrong. Our solution has two core parts: Advisory with immediate impact: We help clients assess regulatory costs, model emissions, evaluate investment cases, and support decision-making from planning to operations. A digital compliance agent (in development): Built on real client work, this tool will combine - Real-time emissions tracking - Cross-jurisdictional compliance logic - Commercial impact analysis - Support from pre-fixture to post-voyage We’re building the go-to compliance engine for modern shipping: one that simplifies decisions, protects margins, and scales with regulation. We launched Incremental Maritime because we saw a blind spot: climate regulation was outpacing the industry’s ability to respond and the result was confusion, cost, and missed opportunity. With experience spanning maritime operations and regulatory systems, we knew we could help. We believe that smarter compliance is not a burden, it’s a pathway to performance. We're here to equip shipping with the tools to decarbonize profitably, one fixture, one voyage, one regulation at a time.

Vi på Kaptena brinner för att utveckla det svenska ekosystemet för onoterade värdepapper. Det ska vara enkelt att starta, driva, äga och investera i onoterade företag. Därför skapar vi digitala tjänster som stöttar entreprenörer, investerare och företagare – och gör det onoterade livet lättare och lönsammare.

Calibras digitalizes manufacturing workflows and provides strategic digital transformation consultancy for manufacturing companies. We actively develop and deploy multimodal production ready solutions, ranging from 3D geometry processing, computer vision measurements, process control systems, SPC automation and domain specific data science & AI pipelines, all integrated into your factory or laboratory framework, ERP and MES system. We live in a manufactured world, and physical value-added remains the foundation of all industrial economies and strategic relevance. At Calibras, we proud ourselves in our manufacturing roots which we merge with full-stack software expertise, delivering our clients with in-depth insights and tailored solutions that provide tangible value. With discernment and loyalty, we stand ready to be your trustworthy partner.

At Drivhuset Stockholm, we're genuinely passionate about empowering students like you to transform your bold ideas into real-world ventures. We know that diving into entrepreneurship can feel like a huge leap – you might have an incredible concept, but figuring out where to start, finding the right guidance, or connecting with the right people can be overwhelming. That's exactly where we step in. We're here to bridge that gap, making entrepreneurship accessible and exciting for every student. Our approach is all about hands-on support. We provide tailored coaching and comprehensive guidance to help you navigate every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. We regularly host inspiring events focused on everything from ideation and validation to business development and scaling, ensuring you gain essential insights and practical skills. Beyond that, we actively facilitate valuable networking opportunities, connecting you with experienced mentors, passionate fellow student entrepreneurs, and potential collaborators who can help bring your vision to life. And, we love celebrating success – you'll see amazing student ventures proudly showcased on our "Wall of Fame," a testament to the incredible potential we see every day. While our specific founding story isn't about a single moment, our collective drive has always been to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit within students. We're doing this because we genuinely believe in the power of young innovators to shape the future, and we're committed to giving you the tools and community you need to make your mark. Ready to be part of an environment where innovation thrives and student dreams become reality? We're always looking for bright, driven individuals to join our team and help us make a real impact.

Affluency is an AI-powered Co-Pilot for traders and investors, a platform that combines advanced trade journaling, personal development, and real-time feedback to help users achieve both financial and mental mastery. We’re solving a major problem in the trading world: Most traders don’t fail due to poor strategy, they fail due to a lack of discipline, emotional control, and self-analysis. Our platform collects and analyzes trading data, emotional patterns, and behavioral decisions to deliver AI-generated insights in real-time. Through interactive widgets, structured checklists, and psychological feedback, Affluency becomes a daily companion that helps users grow, not only as traders, but as individuals. We are bridging the gap between technical trading and mental performance, a connection that has been largely overlooked in the market. Why now? The timing has never been better. The global surge in retail trading and investing combined with the rise of AI has created a massive demand for smarter, more personalized trading tools. Millions of traders are entering the market, yet most platforms still focus only on technical features, ignoring the psychological and behavioral aspects that truly define long-term success. At the same time, the fintech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and users now expect intelligent, real-time support that adapts to their unique trading behavior and emotional patterns. Affluency is at the intersection of these trends. By launching now, we meet a growing demand for tools that go beyond charts and indicators, tools that help traders master their discipline, emotions, and strategic decision-making through AI-driven insights and personal development. We’re not just riding a wave, we’re shaping the next generation of trading platforms.

VitalSigns, a spin-off from Aalto University in Finland, is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. We are developing a next-generation smart and connected multimodal diagnostic device that leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze biosignals with precision and efficiency. Our solution aims to revolutionize diagnostic processes for medical professionals and, in the future, for consumers at home. Backed by secured funding, we are on track to finalize development by 2025, with medical device certification and a product launch planned for late 2025 or early 2026.

Savery is developing an agentic staging tool for enterprises. Its agentic workflow management, agnostic to the choice of LLM, is able to handle complex development and workflow automatisations. Savery's aim is to build an enterprise class agentic management platform specific for use cases where enterprise requirements are core: segregated instances, private cloud or on-location hosting, no-data sharing etc. Savery's core is a proprietary agentic management tool. Each agent handles specific tasks—planning, coding, testing, or researching—ensuring seamless collaboration. This approach automates code creation, refactoring, and legacy code migration, enabling non-programmers to execute technical tasks through intuitive interfaces. The aim of savery is to be the ideal choice for enterprises that are not locked in to a specific cloud provider.

DTE, headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, is a pioneering force in real-time intelligence for the metals industry. Our cutting-edge technology—Liquid-Phase Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LP-LIBS™)—revolutionizes elemental analysis, providing unmatched accuracy and safety through direct chemical composition analysis of molten metals.

HorseDay helps trainers of Icelandic horses track training session, plan training ahead, register shoeing, register medical activity or note down whatever is relevant for caretaking of horses. With HorseDay the user can create a profile for each horse by connecting WorldFengur paddock to the application. We at HorseDay are equestrians, we are experienced in horse keeping on a broad basis. We are familiar with horse breeding, training horses, competing in sport and showing breeding horses, buying and selling horses and more or less everything related to horse keeping in the Icelandic horse world. HorseDay is supposed to be a community where activities with horses are held, people can find knowledge and useful information and people exchange opinions. Our intention is that HorseDay will be useful tool to all equestrians and those who are interested in horses. We intend to lead the digital journey of managing everything related to horse management.