Yvonne Edit Petersson

Micromuscle AB develops electro-active polymer technology products. It focuses on vascular applications where EAP has considerable potential and enables functionality for medical devices. The company's products are used in medical and life science applications. Micromuscle was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden

Affärsstrategerna AB is a venture capital company that invests in projects and companies that are in early stages. The firm invests in life science, information technology, wireless and energy sectors. Affärsstrategerna was founded in 1988 by Claes-Göran Fridh and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

CaptiGel AB provides patented technological platform for encapsulation and controlled release of biomolecules and microorganisms. It offers a technology based on eco-friendly and commonly used raw materials, which will provide protective capabilities of the encapsulated material. The company was founded Vadim Kessler, Gulaim Seisenbaeva, Maria Unell, and Sebastian Håkansson in 2009 and is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden.

Foraxon AB is developing a biodegradable wrap-around nerve conduit/prosthesis, AxonScaff that can be combined with nerve growth factor producing cells for the treatment of the peripheral nerve damage, potentially also suitable for spinal cord injuries. The biocompatible, biodegradable, conduit consisting of Polyhydroxybuturate (PHB), bridges the gap between severed nerve ends, bringing them together, and creating a protective environment for nerve growth. Foraxon is working on an alternative, namely transplanting cells which can produce nerve-growth factors combined with a biocompatible and biodegradable nerve guide made of poly hydroxyl butyrate (PHB).

Umeå Biotech Incubator AB is a biotechnical research and development company based in Umeå, Sweden. Part of Umea Universitet, Umeå Biotech Incubator AB engages in biotechnical research and development business. The CEO of the Swedish company is Tor Ny.

Umeå Energi AB provides renewable energy for electricity and broadband. It utilizes solar, wind, and hydroelectric power sources. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Umea, Sweden.