Financing - April 12, 2022
Umeå Biotech Incubator gets EU grant extension
The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth has awarded Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) a grant of SEK 9.5 million. For the next 18 months, Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) will develop meeting places and create the conditions for the continued growth of the life science industry in northern Sweden. “We are delighted that our application […]
Financing - March 14, 2022
Umeå Biotech companies raised 301 million SEK last year
Companies and alumni from Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) raised 301 million SEK in capital investment and grants in 2021. This is a huge increase of 243 million SEK compared to the previous year, states Umeå Biotech Incubator. “It’s an absolutely fantastic amount. We work hard to help companies attract investment, so it is clear that […]
Business article - June 9, 2021
Umeå’s life science industry is on the rise
Employment has risen by more than 17 per cent per year and life science companies have attracted SEK 230 million in equity investment over the past two and a half years. This is stated in a press release from Umeå Biotech Incubator. “Two years ago we set a goal that the life science industry in […]
In a new job - December 14, 2020
New Board members at Umeå Biotech Incubator
Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) has strengthened its board with the appointment of Anette Nordvall and Camilla Huse Bondesson. “We have been focused on finding people who can contribute with business acumen and an investor perspective so that we continue building a world-class incubator,” says Jennie Ekbeck, CEO of Umeå Biotech Incubator. “We wanted to bring […]
Business Award - November 25, 2020
Prediktera named one of Europe’s hottest AI startups
Umeå-based Prediktera has made the list of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups. “This increases our visibility and opportunities to find partners, employees and customers in Europe and around the world,” says Andreas Vidman, CEO of Prediktera. The hot list was created after a committee consisting of representatives from investors, large companies, academia, authorities […]
In a new job - March 12, 2020
Umeå Biotech Incubator strengthens its team
Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) has appointed a new Business Coach and Community Manager. “The pressure is on! Right now we have a lot of ideas developing at our incubator and several of our companies are looking to take the next step. That’s why it is so important we have sufficient resources to handle this growth,” […]
