About SKERIC work package 3 (Science to Business Forum)

We create opportunities for research-based startups from both Sweden and South Korea to develop their businesses through collaboration and networking. This year, the focus is on startups within “Climate change, green transformation and innovative energy solutions”.

SKERIC work package 3 aims to connect the startups with key players by expanding their networks, including; businesses, investors, research institutions, laboratories, and ecosystem organizations. We also want to support the startups in fostering partnerships and exchange of knowledge, within the following areas: enhanced industry knowledge, staying on top of market trends and best practices.

In the upcoming years, the focus for SKERIC work package 3 startups will be; “Life science including precision health and AI” (2025) and “Dynamic, secure and sustainable society” (2026).

Startups participating in SKERIC work package 3 during 2024

BlueCarborn (POSTECH)

BlueCarbon is a startup tackling CO2 emissions with Ocean Carbonate Stripping technology and artificial coccoliths (AC) particles. By mineralizing carbonate on the ocean surface, they aim to create blue carbon, offering a more effective alternative to current direct air capture methods.

Code of Nature (Seoul National University)

Code of Nature restores soil degraded by mosses, operating on a B2B model. They collaborate with construction firms, ESG teams, real estate developers, and agricultural entities. The company is now expanding into carbon credit trading.

Cropcision (Umeå University)

Cropcision produces SeedSafe fertilizers to help farmers, foresters, and greenhouse growers achieve sustainability goals while improving financial performance. Traditional nitrogen fertilizer consumes 1.5% of global energy, and inefficient use contributes to ecosystem damage. Cropcision addresses these issues with sustainable, plastic-free, controlled-release fertilizers that are both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

Graphmatech (Uppsala University)

Graphmatech pioneers novel hybrid graphene materials for sustainable industries, enabling unparalleled performance and agility in smart manufacturing.

Hydroyal (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Hydroyal pioneers large-scale production of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), a key electrolyzer component, to accelerate green hydrogen adoption. Their patent-pending MEA uses affordable, abundant materials, enhancing stack efficiency and hydrogen purity. This innovation supports decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry and long-haul transport, advancing the transition to renewable energy.

InvaLab (Seoul National University)

InvaLab is dedicated to address the global environmental issues (i.e., ecosystem disruption and biodiversity loss) due to the invasive alien plants.

GuardSight (Korea University)

The Dual-Sensor Safety Module combines ultrasound and motion sensors to enhance safety for shared e-scooter users. It offers pre-accident obstacle detection and post-accident emergency alerts. Developed in 2024, the system automatically prevents accidents and notifies emergency services when needed. The B2B model targets shared e-scooter companies seeking advanced safety solutions.

Magstrom (Uppsala University)

Magstrom was built around the disruptive technology of Active Magnetic Balancing®. By neutralizing harmful forces between the rotor and the stator in synchronous machines, we drastically reduce the rehabilitation needs, increase uptime and extend the service life of critical infrastructure that is vital for the transition to a sustainable energy supply, e.g. hydropower and wind power generators.

Nepri (Lund University)

Nepri enhances agricultural sustainability by providing early diagnostics of plant pathogens directly in the soil, enabling farmers to manage pests with precision. Built on a decade of research, Nepri’s technology detects pathogens before they harm crops, reducing reliance on harmful pesticides. With a team of researchers and business experts, Nepri is creating a scalable, cost-effective solution to improve yields and protect soil health globally.

NorrSpect (Umeå University)

NorrSpect provides automated visual quality inspection software for manufacturers, running on their existing hardware and cameras. It solves the challenge of ensuring consistent product quality by offering fully automated, inline and outline inspection, surpassing human capabilities. NorrSpect's solution reduces defects and lowers the manufacturer’s carbon footprint, all without requiring investment in custom vision systems.

Prevention and Preparedness against forest fire and landslide (Korea University)

This startup focuses on developing a forest disaster diagnostic model (for fires and landslides), a visualization platform, and commercializing the solution. Unlike traditional models that rely on broad meteorological data, this advanced model uses remote sensing to offer precise land surface information with a 100-meter resolution. It supports disaster prevention, ensuring the safety of resources while promoting forest conservation and carbon neutrality, both domestically and globally.

Solstice (Lund University)

Solstice is transforming renewable energy storage by combining two existing technologies: low-cost thermal sand storage and efficient concentrated solar power. Using a patented energy transfer medium, Solstice overcomes the inefficiencies of thermal storage while leveraging its affordability. This innovation creates a scalable, renewable combined heat and power plant for district heating and electricity. Solstice's unique advantage is offering a flexible, cost-effective, and efficient solution for solar energy storage.

SpinWave Computing (University of Gothenburg)

SpinWave Computing AB has developed a patented Ising Machine designed to tackle challenging combinatorial optimization problems found in various industries, including scheduling, logistics, and network optimization. Rooted in research from the Åkerman group at the University of Gothenburg, our quantum-inspired technology avoids quantum complexities. Our spin and acoustic wave-based Ising Machines efficiently explore vast solution spaces, delivering exceptional accuracy and efficiency at room temperature, utilizing standard microwave electronics and proprietary waveguides for spin and acoustic waves.

Tissen BioFarm (POSTECH)

TissenBioFarm is a bio and food technology startup specializing in whole-cut cultivated meat with superior marbling through animal cell growth. Our proprietary technologies enable mass production at affordable prices while allowing customization of marbling, texture, and nutrients. This sustainable alternative to traditional animal farming significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves land and water resources.

When: 12 November, from 6 pm to 9 pm

Where: 1F Lounge at TIPS TOWN S6, 168 Yeoksam-ro Seoul, 06248, Korea
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Registration by November 3:

Alumni from Uppsala University

Alumni from Lund University

Alumni from Umeå University

Alumni from University of Gothenburg

Alumni from KTH Royal Institute of Technology