Backscatter is a Human Data Science Studio based in Copenhagen, where a profound curiosity about people meets data science in experiments, analyses and consultancy about data-driven innovation and decision-making. We find human answers to complex questions and help organisations navigate in a datafied world.

CYF Digital grew from a volunteer project aimed at enhancing the integration of asylum seekers in Finland by utilizing digital innovation and social media. Great feedback inspired us to establish a company to continue our work for more efficient social integration. Now we work on scalable digital solutions targeted at migrants in close cooperation with actors in the public and private sector.

REGULATING MODERN TECHNOLOGY We develop 'lifestyle systems’ and the market's first AI-integrated hybrid watch that is designed to counter information overload. Our technology interprets and disperses information to only notify of what is subjectively relevant and important to the user. Our mission is to eradicate the abuse of digital communication to create a socially sustainable cyber life. The market need is indicated by the fact that people receive an average of 64 notifications a day and only a fraction are relevant to the user. The ordinary functionality is static and delivers information regardless of the user's wishes and needs at any given moment, which impairs focus and causes stress. The notifications do not differ from one another regardless of severity and they are all based on sources instead of topics and people. We circumvent this inconvenience and offer a solution that ensures that the user never has to be distracted in vain. Our solution is aimed at high-performing, social, and fashion-conscious men and women mainly in the ages 30-50, who highly benefit from saving time, remaining focused, and reducing screen-time and stress in everyday life. THE FUTURE OF SMART PRODUCTS We solve the problem with a watch that works as a digital ‘gatekeeper’ against irrelevant information rather than an extension to the mobile phone like regular smartwatches. The dynamic functions are based on the user's hierarchical values and micro-activities, which together with AI filtering and machine learning enable customized technology and a completely new type of smart functionality. ★ STARTUP OF THE YEAR-FINALIST┃288 PRE-ORDERS IN 72 HOURS ★ The project has been developed for three years through a global network with competence from companies such as Fossil, Citizen, Hugo Boss, and Intel, and we have senior board members with experience managing 200MSEK-2BSEK companies. The development is now being supported by Kronaby's co-founders and senior engineers Pål Borge and Sarandis Kalogeropulos. We develop our own app and watch movements with two years of smart battery life, and the development of the next generation has also begun which will be a body-heat-driven hybrid that enables life-long battery life. That development project will be carried out together with a Silicon Valley-based company focusing on thermoelectric energy. ★ FUNDING THROUGH VINNOVA┃5 INVESTORS IN 1ST SEED ROUND ★ WHY A WATCH? ○ It creates a physical barrier that deprioritizes the phone to limit screen time. ○ It is the ultimate product to optimize because of its accessibility. ○ All competitors are counter-intuitive and contribute to the problem. ○ Integrating the app with a watch creates more opportunities for patents. ○ The margins in the watch industry are almost unbelievably high. ○ We love watches. FOUNDER STATEMENT What motivated me to quit my day job to focus on my own endeavors was the realization that I really thrive in creative processes, and a company is a very meaningful, fulfilling, and long-term creation. Entrepreneurship lets me look at life as a journey to fulfill my greatest wishes and desires, some that are related to the satisfaction in personal development but mostly my dream to give my family the fruits of life and to ultimately help and inspire the greater society.

We are on a mission to revolutionize the Aperitivo game by creating a premium aperitif drink, based on all natural herbs and ingredients. Produced in Italy, the product is currently available in Sweden (also at Systembolaget) and in Italy. VETZ in Italian means buddy/friend, and friends have been the main inspiration to create this product, a drink made by friends for friends.

BSE is a recruiting company that started in June 2020. We focus on life science recruitment, and headhunt extraordinary candidates for biotech, pharma, and medical device companies, in all shapes and sizes. Our black swan philosophy is the backbone of our company – black swans are hard to find, but not if you know where to look. We specialize in finding black swan candidates within the life science force, making a true difference within the industry we work in.

Have you ever forgotten or lost your keys so you couldn’t access your locker, office or home? Well, at XLOCK we are on a mission to eliminate this problem and make it much more simple and smart. By digitalizing all key management and creating digital keys on your smartphone, we are simply revolutionizing the way of accessing lockers, drawers, delivery boxes, bikes, doors and more. XLOCK sees itself as an innovation driver and manufacturer of high-quality digital smart locks. With over 20 years of experience in the provision of innovative locking solutions and numerous, successfully completed projects all over the world, XLOCK is setting new standards.

We're on a mission to empower the next billion planet-positive consumers and connect individuals to causes that make this world better. Who's simppl? Simppl stands for sustainability, impact PEOPLE and planet. And we take our name seriously. We envision a world where our consumption doesn't destroy the planet-or our wallet. To be able to do so, we help people develop sustainable consumption actions. We believe that we the people are fundamental in the sustainable transition that needs to happen. And we live these values from the inside out. You do too? Great! Join us on a mission to change how we live and work as humankind. Our MVP is a sustainable gift card that you could either gift yourself or someone else. The person receiving the gift card has the power to decide which planet-positive cause the money should go to. The journey only starts with your gift card purchase. As soon as money is sent to a good cause, we keep track of what it contributes to and keep you in the loop.

With The TMA Method implemented in the organisation, management and HR has a hands on method and toolset that drives and secures the talent development process. TMA Nordic is the publisher of The TMA Method for the Nordic region. The TMA Method is a talent management method that comes with a SaaS platform. Unlike other assessment tools, TMA maps out an individual's talents and connects those to the context of the individual's current occupation (for example a job position) through a competency profile. By aligning the organisation's expectation through a competency profile with the individual's talents, TMA lays the foundation for continuous talent development. TMA features competency profile management, talent assessments, cognitive capability assessments, selection assessments for recruitment, talent pool for recruitment, 360 | 180 | 90 degree feedback assessments, personal development plan, talent development tools, job interest assessment and more. TMA is used by companies in all kind of sizes, educational institutes and governmental organisations. Clients purchase an annual license and pay per user. TMA Nordic implements the TMA Method with certified partners (for example consultancy houses). For these companies a partnership- and business model is available. TMA Nordic also has a license model available for coaches and business consultants who like to offer TMA to individuals. Do the work you love to do. Always.

Stick is the leading e-commerce in Northern Europe for products against pests in homes and gardens. We provide good advice and the right tools to get rid of pests. Building on our digital assets we guide customers to smart and sustainable choices for pest control, providing in-depth DIY guidance that makes virtually any task simple. We focus on a high-quality one-stop-shop assortment that is price-leading in the niche. Getting rid of pests is urgent so logistics and super-quick deliveries is another key priority for us to meet the needs of our customers. Currently we operate in 5 markets/countries with localized shops (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands).

Coright tilbyr en løsning skreddersydd for en global medieindustri og er støttet av flere renommerte investorer og Innovasjon Norge. Tjenesten er et kontraktshåndteringssystem som hjelper kjøpere og selgere av medieinnhold (som foto, film, illustrasjoner) å holde oversikt over komplekse lisenserings- og rettighetsavtaler. Dagens manuelle praksiser og systemer gjør at de kreatives rettigheter misbrukes og at merkevarer utsettes for stor finansiell- og branding compliance risiko. Dette er et globalt problem hvor det ikke eksisterer gode løsninger.

WatchMyDC is an event-driven cloud-native ICT automation SaaS platform for full-stack IT. WatchMyDC automates all predictive and repetitive ICT operations around an enterprise. As identified, 30% ~ 60% ICT operational tasks are event driven, predictive and severely repetitive. Yet, enterprises suffer to maintain ICT service level due to longer response time. ITOps team outgrows while enterprises seek growth. WatchMyDC services could be leveraged towards enterprises hyperautomation strategy; while any business tools (BPM, iBPM, RPA, etc) could be integrated with the platform to automate BU (business unit) to BU dependent tasks.

Immersive awareness, safety and security training Being aware of your surroundings is important no matter what you do. Whether riding your bike, traveling or working security, being aware can help avoid accidents and keep you out of harms way. At Awareness VR we simulate real life situations, using virtual reality. The immersive and high quality virtual reality scenarios allow you to experience challenging situations, without putting you in harms way.

Chronobay AB is developing, producing and selling luxury watch stands, to help owners of luxury watches solve their issue were to place their watch at the end of the day. The luxury watch industry has been growing for 15 consecutive years, were the existing markets expand (EU / US ) and new markets ( ASIA ) are seeing increased volumes. With this comes an increased demand for accessories for storing and displaying these watches. We create the most beautiful and luxurious watch stands, to provide a safe and stable place to store your watch at the end of the day. Many customers are working behind a desk, and take off their watches while working, this is were our product comes into play. The company is currently ran by Timen van der Horn, founder and owner of the company. All products are designed, assembled and fulfilled in-house. The company got started out of a passion for luxury watches, engineering, design and craftsmanship.

Signat.se is the bridge that connects private legal services with the customer. With the vision to give everybody easy access to legal contracts we have created different forms for the customer to fill in. That information is then processed by our lawyers and complied to a legal contract. By replacing the unnecessary offices and expensive suits with AI and easily understandable forms we have removed the barrier between lawyers and normal people.