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Eligibility and Requirements
Small solutions can create big change – we welcome innovators at every scale. We are looking for solutions within the following areas:
Clean water
Technologies that contribute to purifying water and reducing water pollutants.
Water circularity
Innovative solutions that minimize water consumption, enhance water reuse, and/or make use of residual products such as nutrients or energy.
Water Monitoring
Innovations designed to simulate, monitor, and manage the quality and behavior of water.
What We are Looking For – criteria to enter:
- Innovations with a technological edge, which can or have the potential to be patented or IP protected.
- Innovations primarily within the areas of clean water, water circularity and water monitoring.
- Projects that can be incorporated or innovation and technology-driven start-up companies (<10 employees) with turnover < MSEK 10.
- Based in Skåne or Greater Copenhagen.
- Proof of concept, prototype, MVP or an early-stage product version.
Why Participate?
- A thorough review and assessment of your innovation/product as well as feedback and exposure to potential future investors.
- Gain financial support to develop your solution from concept to reality.
- The opportunity to gain continuous support in business development through the Sandberg Development Incubator.
How It Works:
Submit Your Application:
Apply via the registration form below and tell us about your water innovation—how it works, why it matters, and its potential impact. Be sure to include how you plan to use the price money.
Application should be in English and contain:
- Fill in the attached NABC-model and answer the questions to the best of your ability and estimation. Best of luck!
- (N) Needs: Identify the problem or need.
- (A) Approach: Describe the solution or approach.
- (B) Benefits: Explain the advantages of the solutions
- (C) Competition: Analyse alternatives or competitors.
- Market: Describe the addressable market and its potential
Pitch Your Vision:
If shortlisted, you’ll pitch your idea to a panel of experts, investors, and industry leaders.
Get Support & Funding:
The top entry will receive SEK 100 000 and business development support through Sandberg Development Incubator.
Submit Your Application To:
Key Dates:
Start:
(April 10, 2025)
Submission Deadline:
(September 30, 2025)
Don't wait! - Contributions will continuously be evaluated.
Final Pitch Event:
(November 13, 2025)