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We are excited to introduce the outstanding speakers from another inspiring discussion panel at the Uppsala Sustainability and Start-Up Summit: "Innovating Sustainability: Insights from Industry Leaders". This session brought together some of the brightest minds from leading companies to discuss how innovation and technology are driving sustainable solutions: ✨ Patrik Hedlund, Industry Insight Manager at Ericsson ✨ Francisco Penayo, R&D Manager at Hitachi Energy ✨ Per Andersson, Project & Program Manager at Telia Cygate ✨ Jinqin Yang, Sustainability Manager at Splitvision ✨ William Brant, Co-Founder of Altris AB and Associate Professor at Uppsala University The speakers highlighted the role of telecommunications technology in building a more connected and sustainable world, offered insights into transformative energy solutions for a greener future, discussed integrating sustainability into digital transformation and shared their expertise on embedding sustainable practices in corporate strategies. A huge thank you to these exceptional leaders for sharing their experiences and ideas, inspiring meaningful dialogue and reminding us that collaboration is key to solving global sustainability challenges! The Sustainability and Start-Up Summit was held on 3 December in Uppsala and was organized by Sustainability InnoCenter within the Baltic Impact Accelerator, with support from Region Uppsala. You can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dCNwTDHm Implemented as part of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material. #Sustainability #Collaboration #InnovatingSustainability #IndustryLeaders #Interreg #CentralBalticProgramme #Startups #Summit #Uppsala

During Uppsala Sustainability and Start up Summit we had the pleasure of hearing from an inspiring panel of sustainability enthusiasts and experts discussing how collaboration can drive sustainable growth: ✨ Lotten Juhlin (Vinnova) shared how innovation can create a more sustainable future. ✨ Anna Vuorio (LUT University, School of Business and Management) highlighted the role of research in shaping sustainable businesses. ✨ Jurijs Dubatovka (Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera) spoke about supporting businesses through EU initiatives. ✨ Svitlana Baliuk (Sustainability InnoCenter) shared ideas for turning research into action. ✨ Susanna Schumacher (Uppsala kommun) emphasized the role of local governments in sustainable development. Big thanks to these changemakers for their insights and for showing us how collaboration can lead to a better, more sustainable future! 💡🌟 Uppsala Sustainability and Start-Up Summit organized within the Baltic Impact Accelerator and supported by Region Uppsala: https://lnkd.in/dCNwTDHm Implemented as part of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material. #Sustainability #Collaboration #SustainableGrowth #Interreg #CentralBalticProgramme #Startups #Summit #Uppsala

Was it a clash of brilliance, a lively debate, or a harmonious meeting of minds between two of Sweden's foremost innovation ecosystems? Stockholm, standing out as a hub for its dynamic tech scene, and Uppsala, a leader in life sciences, joined forces in an engaging discussion. Moderated by Harry S. and Maria Uzhegova, the conversation brought together the Managing Director of STUNS Life science Björn Arvidsson in Uppsala and Naimul Abd, CEO of Connect Sverige Region Öst, CEO of SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks and Regional Director of Startup Grind Nordics. Their dialogue highlighted the distinct strengths of each region while uncovering exciting opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Uppsala Sustainability and Start-Up Summit, organized within the Baltic Impact Accelerator and supported by Region Uppsala: https://lnkd.in/dCNwTDHm Implemented as part of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material. #Sustainability #Startups #Innovations #Summit #Uppsala #Interreg #CentralBalticProgramme

What an incredible week! On 2-4 December, Baltic Impact Accelerator participants from 🇸🇪 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇫🇮 gathered in Uppsala for the Collaboration Event, uniting inspiring minds and innovators dedicated to sustainable development and entrepreneurship. Over these three days, we engaged in various sessions, including advice and tips for start-ups, led by Stina Wallmark, Investment Manager at Voima Ventures, Patrik Rindstål, Managing Partner at Lindahl Uppsala (Advokatfirman Lindahl), Zane Valujeva, Corporate Sustainability Strategist at KIIND Agency (Denmark), as well as meaningful discussions, workshops, team-building activities and networking opportunities - all aimed at fostering growth and collaboration. A special highlight was the International Sustainability and Start-Up Summit, supported by Region Uppsala, which brought together startups and professionals from the Central Baltic Region. We are sincerely grateful to our incredible speakers who shared their expertise: Patrik Hedlund, Industry Insight Manager at Ericsson, Francisco Penayo, R&D Manager at Hitachi Energy, Per Andersson, Project & Program Manager at Telia Cygate, Jinqin Yang, Sustainability Manager at Splitvision (who also shared an incredible session earlier on doing business in Sweden as a foreigner), William Brant, Co-Founder of Altris AB and Associate Professor at Uppsala University (William also was a keynote speaker – a special thank you for your inspiring words!), Lotten Juhlin, Sustainability Strategist at Vinnova, Anna Vuorio, Post-Doctoral Researcher at LUT University, Jurijs Dubatovka, Project Manager at Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera), Svitlana Baliuk, Project Developer at Sustainability InnoCenter, Susanna Schumacher, Project Manager at Uppsala kommun and Cristina Paun, Co-Founder, Peafowl Plasmonics AB. The engaging presentations by Björn Arvidsson (Managing Director, STUNS Life science ) and Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Sverige Region Öst; CEO, SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks) unforgettable, as were their discussion. We were excited to organize a pitching session during the summit, where participants of the BIA program presented their companies, showcasing their innovative ideas and the impact they are making in the sustainability space. We were also delighted to have Carl Johan Björkwall from Business Sweden, who connected with many participants during the summit’s networking moments. And, of course, the moderation by Harry S. and Maria Uzhegova made the event run smoothly and kept everyone engaged. And a big thank you to the entire Sustainability InnoCenter team for making it a reality (Harris Stamatopoulos, Svante Sändström, Svitlana Baliuk, Oleksandr Fomichov). Implemented as part of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material.

Please welcome Svante Hagström, a team member at Sustainability InnoCenter, as a jury member for the Wanted: Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Heroes idea competition! There's still time to make your voice heard! Vote for your favorite ideas before December 8th and help shape the future of sustainable delivery. Vote now and stay tuned for updates: https://lnkd.in/d5vrPqdH This idea campaign is part of the SuCoLo Project, which has been funded by the FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung and Vinnova under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Union. Project partner from Sweden - Sustainability InnoCenter. The SuCoLo Idea Competition is hosted on IdeaSpace Ideenplattform, a platform of Salzburg Research.

♻ How can we reduce textile waste and promote the re-use of textiles? What kinds of new or improved business models, services, and solutions can help companies achieve these goals? 💡 Last Wednesday, we reached a milestone in our "ReDesign Textile Business: Prototype & Test Your Idea!" journey with the final prototyping workshop of the Baltic2Hand project! 🌟 Twelve innovative companies showcased their prototypes, sharing their key learnings and next steps for advancing their solutions. We were also heard an inspiring keynote from Mikko Siukosaari, Ninyes Inc on prototyping resale solutions, adding even more depth to the day’s discussions. It was truly inspiring to see the progress made and hear the valuable insights gained throughout this process. Together, we’ve taken important steps toward creating a more sustainable future. 💪 But the journey doesn’t end here – next spring, we’ll shift our focus to piloting these solutions! 🚀 #Baltic2Hand #TextileReuse #CircularEconomy #CentralBalticProgramme Baltic2Hand is funded by an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project that is co-funded by the European Union.

Already tomorrow we will meet at the International Sustainability and Start-Up Summit in Uppsala! This event promises to be a great opportunity to share ideas and build new connections. Looking forward to inspiring discussions and collaboration with all participants!

We are thrilled to welcome Henrike Bauer, Deputy Head of Business Development and International Affairs at Hafen Wien GmbH, as a jury member for the Wanted: Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Heroes competition! 🌍🚚 There's still time to make your voice heard! Vote for your favorite ideas before December 8th and help shape the future of sustainable delivery. Vote now and stay tuned for updates: https://lnkd.in/d5vrPqdH This idea campaign is part of the SuCoLo Project, which has been funded by the FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung and Vinnova under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Union. Project partner from Sweden - Sustainability InnoCenter. The SuCoLo Idea Competition is hosted on IdeaSpace Ideenplattform, a platform of Salzburg Research. #ideachallenge #sustainablesolutions #sucolo #competition #ideaspace #lastmilelogistics #greenlogistics #15minutecity #dutpartnership #sucoloproject #sucoloidea #sustainability #innovation #behaviorchange #jury #jurytuesdays

Looking to connect with industry leaders like Ericsson, Hitachi and Telia or over startups from the Central Baltic Region? Join us at the International Sustainability and Start-Up Summit in Uppsala! This unique event offers an opportunity to explore sustainable development, discover innovative solutions and build meaningful collaborations. 📅 Don’t miss out: 3 December 2024, 13:00-18:00, Innovation Hub Uppsala (Dag Hammarskjölds väg 38, Uppsala Science Park, 752 37 Uppsala) 🔗 Learn more and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCNwTDHm Please note that this event has limited places. After your registration, we will send you a confirmation. ✨✨✨ The event is organised as part of the Baltic Impact Accelerator project, which is implemented under the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material. Project partner from Sweden – Sustainability InnoCenter. #Sustainability #InternationalSummit #Uppsala #Collaboration #Innovation

We’re excited to welcome a new jury member to the SuCoLo Idea Competition, "Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Heroes". Meet Valentina Mena, a Project Manager at STA - Südtiroler Transportstrukturen AG, specializing in cycling mobility and sustainable transport initiatives. With expertise in urban planning, sustainable design, and regional development in alpine areas, Valentina also serves as a cycling mobility educator. Her academic background includes Master’s degrees in Sustainable Mobility from Università di Bologna and Architecture and Urban Design from Chalmers University of Technology. This idea campaign is part of the SuCoLo Project, which has been funded by the FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung and Vinnova under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Union. Partner from Sweden - Sustainability InnoCenter. The SuCoLo Idea Competition is hosted on IdeaSpace Ideenplattform, a platform of Salzburg Research. #ideachallenge #sustainablesolutions #sucolo #competition #ideaspace #lastmilelogistics #greenlogistics #15minutecity #dutpartnership #sucoloproject #sucoloidea #sustainability #innovation #behaviorchange #jury #jurytuesdays