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Big Akwa is a food-tech start-up focused on innovating land-based aquaculture through industrial symbiosis. By integrating aquaculture with the process industry, the company employs a circular approach to fish production that utilizes low-temperature waste heat from industrial plants to warm fish farm water, promoting faster growth and reducing energy consumption. Additionally, wastewater from the fish farms is repurposed as a resource for industrial applications, enhancing sustainability. This innovative system not only minimizes the environmental footprint of fish farming but also decreases production costs by up to 20% through shared resources and infrastructure. Big Akwa's model supports the annual farming of sustainable fish in a closed-loop system, ensuring no nutrients are released into the environment.

Flasheye is a developer of a 3D laser monitoring system designed to enhance safety and intelligence in industrial applications. Utilizing proven technology from the automotive, defense, and robotics sectors, the company offers a plug-and-play analytics solution that allows for easy installation. Flasheye's automated monitoring system helps industries identify critical events, such as intrusions, resource wastage, and accidents, at an early stage. By adapting advanced technology for industrial use, Flasheye aims to improve operational safety and efficiency across various sectors.

Crosser specializes in the design and development of streaming analytics and integration software suitable for edge, fog, or cloud environments. The Crosser platform facilitates real-time processing of both streaming and batch data, supporting applications in industrial IoT, data transformation, analytics, automation, and integration. By offering real-time analytics and decision-making capabilities, the platform is particularly beneficial for enterprises in sectors such as healthcare, industrial IoT, and smart buildings. This technology helps organizations minimize cloud service usage and reduce bandwidth costs, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Codemill is a technology company specializing in custom software development and products tailored for the Media and Entertainment industry. The company offers innovative solutions such as Accurate.Video, Accurate Player SDK, and Cantemo MAM, which enhance workflows in broadcast, video-on-demand (VOD), over-the-top (OTT) services, and media asset management. Codemill serves a diverse clientele, including major Hollywood studios, prominent broadcasters like BBC and ITV, VOD/OTT platforms including Joyn, and news publishers such as The Guardian. With a focus on advancing the media landscape, Codemill plays a critical role in optimizing the content supply chain and media management processes.

Crosser specializes in the design and development of streaming analytics and integration software suitable for edge, fog, or cloud environments. The Crosser platform facilitates real-time processing of both streaming and batch data, supporting applications in industrial IoT, data transformation, analytics, automation, and integration. By offering real-time analytics and decision-making capabilities, the platform is particularly beneficial for enterprises in sectors such as healthcare, industrial IoT, and smart buildings. This technology helps organizations minimize cloud service usage and reduce bandwidth costs, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Leeroy is a technology platform that specializes in transforming customer data into effective marketing tools for both in-store and mobile environments. By offering merchants a suite of resources to engage with customers in real time, Leeroy enhances operational efficiency and improves revenue potential while prioritizing customer experience. The platform serves as a production and distribution tool across various digital channels, including digital signage for in-store communication. Additionally, Leeroy provides insights into consumer behavior and digital campaign services, allowing retailers to optimize their offerings and create rewarding experiences for customers. Overall, Leeroy enables merchants to streamline their operations and foster stronger customer interactions.

Skyresponse AB is a Swedish company specializing in cloud-based solutions for the distribution and management of alarms and events generated by connected devices. Founded in 2007 and based in Stockholm, with an additional office in Luleå, the company offers a comprehensive event handling system that integrates with personal safety applications and various third-party products. Their technology allows alarms to be sent directly to designated individuals, bypassing traditional response centers, and is accessible through standard web browsers. Skyresponse's services are adaptable and cater to diverse sectors, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to support the growing Internet of Things (IoT) landscape. The company, formerly known as Skygd AB until its rebranding in 2017, collaborates with leading partners to develop innovative service packages and enhance alarm management capabilities across different platforms.

Crosser specializes in the design and development of streaming analytics and integration software suitable for edge, fog, or cloud environments. The Crosser platform facilitates real-time processing of both streaming and batch data, supporting applications in industrial IoT, data transformation, analytics, automation, and integration. By offering real-time analytics and decision-making capabilities, the platform is particularly beneficial for enterprises in sectors such as healthcare, industrial IoT, and smart buildings. This technology helps organizations minimize cloud service usage and reduce bandwidth costs, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Umecrine Cognition specializes in developing pharmaceutical products aimed at treating neurological disorders of the central nervous system, particularly those linked to endogenous CNS-active steroids known as GABA-steroids. Founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of Umecrine AB, in collaboration with Karolinska Development, the company seeks to address conditions such as Hepatic Encephalopathy, Alzheimer’s disease, and Down syndrome, which are associated with alterations in the production and metabolism of GABA-steroids. By targeting the GABAergic system, the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter system in the brain, Umecrine Cognition aims to create novel therapeutics that directly tackle the cognitive symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy in patients with liver disease.

VOYD is a developer of a video streaming platform that allows artists to monetize their work effectively. The platform caters primarily to unsigned musicians, providing them with opportunities to perform live or upload video clips. Users can broadcast their content to any device, enabling interaction with friends, family, and fans who can support their efforts. By facilitating this connection, VOYD empowers content creators to promote their talent and generate income from their artistic endeavors.

MyMOWO is a fitness training company that offers an online platform for health and exercise, enabling clients to engage in workouts at their convenience, regardless of location or time. The MyMOWO service features pre-recorded training sessions that combine music and instruction, allowing users to participate in tailored fitness programs that cater to their individual needs and preferences. By providing the flexibility to exercise from home or any other setting, MyMOWO is committed to promoting wellness and fitness for its clients.

Oricane AB, founded in 2006 and based in Luleå, Sweden, specializes in developing green software technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Internet applications. The company has pioneered energy-saving algorithms that optimize data storage, retrieval, and decision-making processes, significantly reducing power consumption in data communications—reportedly by over 95% compared to industry standards. Oricane's offerings include BioCAM, a network search algorithm and management software designed for next-generation network equipment. The company has also recently expanded into the Big Data Analytics sector. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Oricane's technologies not only improve operational efficiency but also minimize the environmental impact associated with the growth of the Internet. The firm holds 14 awarded patents for its core technology, reflecting its innovative approach to green software development.

Netrounds AB is a Swedish company that specializes in providing cloud-based tools for testing and troubleshooting various aspects of network performance, including IPTV, SIP, and real-time Internet services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Luleå, with additional offices in Massachusetts and Tokyo, the company offers subscription-based solutions that enable automated testing and monitoring across diverse network environments such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and data centers. Its software-based Genalyzer Probes and Agents facilitate real-world network traffic generation and remote traffic analysis, which helps network operators, consultants, and enterprise IT firms enhance end-user experiences while minimizing reliance on traditional hardware. By adopting Netrounds' platform, communications service providers can streamline their network testing processes and reduce operational costs.

Presto Marine AB develops and sells marine products.

ConMine provides manufacturing, repair, and maintenance services for mining and construction equipment, industrial equipment, and assembly systems. The company produces heavy steel constructions, such as pressure vessels, cyclones, lifting facilities, stairs, platforms, rails, antenna towers, and spare parts, as well as pipe bracings for transporting bi-products, water, etc.

InCoax Networks AB specializes in developing, marketing, and selling broadband access solutions that utilize existing coaxial infrastructure in multi-dwelling units, hotels, and similar settings across Sweden and Europe. The company offers a range of products, including MoCA access modems and InCoax combine devices, which enable gigabit-speed internet access. InCoax's customer base comprises LAN operators, fixed wireless access providers, internet service providers, and hospitality businesses. The company conducts its research and development in Gävle, Sweden, in collaboration with a local university, while maintaining sales offices in Stockholm and Jyväskylä. Although a significant portion of its revenue comes from North America, InCoax also serves clients in the European Union and other regions.