The regional innovation support system

Östergötland’s innovation support system is well developed and built on a long tradition of collaboration between academia, industry, the public sector, and entrepreneurs.

The support network includes a wide range of actors offering assistance throughout the innovation journey — from early ideas to internationally established companies.

• LiU Innovation provides advice and support to stu dents, researchers, and employees on idea develop ment, business creation, and financing.
• LEAD Business Incubator offers programs and resources for entrepreneurs seeking faster and more secure growth, whether through research-based spin offs or new startups. The regional innovation support system.

Key actors strengthening Energy & Battery development in the region include:

Norrköping Science Park

Norrköping Science Park, promoting innovation and growth by supporting startups and established companies with networking, advisory services, and business development. They offer incubation, financing support, skills development, and collaboration platforms for advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Energikontoret Östergötland

Energikontoret Östergötland, offering free advisory services and on-site analyses to identify energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions, as well as mapping funding opportunities for green investments.

Cleantech Östergötland

Cleantech Östergötland, a politically independent network where businesses, academia, and the public sector collaborate to drive the green transition, offering advice, knowledge-sharing, and networking on circular business models and environmental technology.

Vreta Kluster

Vreta Kluster an innovation and development center for green industries, supporting companies in their transition toward fossil-free energy, energy efficiency, and local energy production through networking, business development, and technology partnerships.

Examples of support areas include:

• Identifying resource flows for production
• Finding industrial collaboration partners
• Production and process analysis
• Business model analysis
• Identification of public funding opportunities
• Establishing contacts with researchers and public actors relevant to planned establishments