IndX- startup arena for Industry 4.0

What is Väderstad looking for in IndX 2022?

The IndX process – This is how it works!

IndX is a startup arena that brings together innovative companies from all over the world with the four industrial giants of East Sweden. The goal is to start at least four Proof of Concept-projects every year, were one or more partner work together with an IndX startup.

Application

• It is very easy to apply, you simply fill out this form (you can also find it below). Before you start, make sure you filled out this presentation, since you will need to add it to the form later. Prepare yourself by reading the questions of the form here!
• The application stays open throughout the year, so you can apply whenever it is suitable for you. You only need to apply once, we save your application in our Startup Bank (read more about that below).
• The applications are reviewed every month by a group of experts from the partner companies.

Pitch Days

• During 2022 we will host four Pitch Days, in April, June, September and December.
• When the applications are reviewed the expert group will select interesting companies to move forward with, these companies will get an invitation to the next Pitch Day.
• It will be possible to participate both physically and digitally. So don’t hesitate to apply, even you are located across the world from us.

PoC’s – Proof of Concept Projects

If the partners wishes to proceed the cooperation with a startup after they’ve seen the pitch, the partners will invite the startup to a follow up meeting and/or workshop.

Who can take part?

Any startup or small company with a dedicated team and innovations within the partners’ interest area. You can participate from anywhere in the world.

If you have applied before we already have your details from your last application. Therefore you don’t have to apply again, unless you want to update your info. The expert group will review applications from 2020 and 2021 as well.

If you are not selected? –  The IndX Startup Bank

Sometimes the timing simply isn’t right, therefore we save all applications in the IndX Startup Bank.

In the application form you can choose if we can keep your application or not, you can also ask to be removed at any time. To do so, please contact Project Manager Inger Stern.

Apply today!

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Focus Areas

There is a new business landscape on the rise. We, as companies that want to stay ahead of competition, need to move fast. Building new partnerships and competitive ecosystems is crucial to us. Also, keeping up with the changing business of moving into the autonomous age as well as integrating connectivity and AI into our operations. Business models are about to fundamentally change as we move faster towards servitisation – and we need to keep track of changing behaviors when it comes to our customers – but also to consumers, citizens, employees and students. To stay in the forefront, we need to be more innovative, integrate sustainability as part of our business models and keep pace with the digital acceleration.

Now we are looking to expand the ecosystem around smart industry globally, but acting from the region of East Sweden. We look to connect with startups from all over the world, who are pioneers of digital technology and new sustainable business models. Come and join us in an open innovation process targeting three focus areas.

IndX is initiated and driven by: