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The Minister for Culture visits Science Park Skövde
On Tuesday, Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand visited Science Park Skövde to gain deeper insight into Swedish game development and how Skövde has grown into one of the country’s key hubs for game companies.
When passion meets pixels – the key to Dice Gambit’s success
Nine years ago, Danish friends Joshua Christiansen and Nina Sas met while studying in Malmö. Their shared dream of creating something of their own – and showcasing Nina’s distinctive artistic style – eventually led them, together with former co-founder Anton Pilmark, to Sweden Game Startup, Science Park Skövde’s startup program for game developers.
Investor meetup at Billingehus – from gut feeling to method
Around 20 investors gathered at Billingehus in Skövde when Science Park Skövde hosted the networking event From gut feeling to method – investing with precision. The morning was filled with knowledge exchange and reflections among investors from the region.
Smoofit develops solution for electricity price-optimised pool heating
Smoofit is the company behind the pool industry’s first solution for automatic, electricity price-optimised control of pool heat pumps.
“We’ve handled all parts of the development – from the hardware and its software to the app that our client provides to their customers,” explains Johan Torstensson, CTO at Smoofit.
Science Park Skövde highlights the need for risk capital in the games industry
The games industry is growing, but access to capital remains a challenge. During Gothenburg Tech Week, Science Park Skövde joined forces with Brewhouse Incubator and Connect Väst to highlight opportunities in Swedish game development – and how more investors can discover the potential of the sector.
How Furab gained new insights and growth through Navigator Scaleup
A family business with roots in agriculture, a strong drive to evolve, and a growth program that offered structure, perspective, and valuable new connections. When Marcus Furusköld, CEO of Furab, sums up two years in the Navigator Scaleup program, it’s with deep gratitude for everything it has contributed. The insights have been many, the coaching concrete, and the network invaluable.
200,000 users in one year – LingoLooper enters its next phase with new investors
The startup LingoLooper (formerly Lumi Labs), the company behind a language learning app often described as “The Sims with AI for language training”, has just closed its second investment round. The focus is now on the next exciting step in the company’s journey.
“With this investment, we can now accelerate our growth, continue developing our product to maximize long-term value for our subscribers, and strengthen our position as a leading player in AI-powered language learning,” says Danielle Karlsson, CEO and co-founder of LingoLooper.
Noden is the next step for Skövde Science City
Skövde Science City, one of the largest initiatives in Skövde municipality, is a collaboration between various actors, companies, and organizations. Kreativa Hus AB serves as the tool for Science Park Skövde, facilitating the physical development of the park alongside Skövde Science City. The first major project on the agenda is Noden, a unique seven-story building tailored to the desire for open office spaces and spontaneous meetings.