Express
Do you have a business idea that you want to develop further, but feel you need support and guidance to take the next step?
eXpress is a tailor-made programme created to guide you along the way - from idea to a real business.
What does Express offer?
The programme includes practical and theoretical workshops, coaching and an office space in our co-working space (for 6 months).
To support you, our coaches have extensive experience in entrepreneurship. They will guide you through the process.
Free development for 6 months
eXpress is completely free of charge. It is a preparatory programme designed to give you a good kick-start. The hope is that you will then be ready to apply for the next step.
Facts
Workshop period: 16 Oct - 11 Dec
Time: Wednesdays or Thursdays at 9 - 12
Number of workshops: 9
Language: Swedish
Price: Free of charge
Criteria: Idea or business in the cultural and creative sectors, time and drive to actively participate in activities and develop their business.
What is included: Clean desk for six months (office space) including meeting room and printer, business coaching, workshops, tools and templates, possibility to use makerspace 1 & 2 (prototyping lab). In addition, you are invited to AWs, breakfasts and inspirational talks!
Deadline for applications: 15 Sep
Martina Karlsson
Studio MARK
Emelie Aktanius
ELAK AB
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Workshop 1:
Intro & Lean Canvas
16 Oct (Wed)
Workshop 4:
Trade mark
7 Nov (Thu)
Workshop 7:
IPR
28 Nov (Thu)
Workshop 2:
Needs verification
24 Oct (Thu)
Workshop 5:
Communication
14 Nov (Thu)
Workshop 8:
Pitch
4 Dec (Wed)
Workshop 3:
Market analysis
30 Oct (Wed)
Workshop 6:
Capital & models
20 Nov (Wed)
Workshop 9:
Final presentation
11 Dec (Wed, OBS 13:00)
What YOU get in the EXPRESS PROGRAMME
Business coaching
As support through the program is eXpression Umeås experienced coaches. Through structured coaching meetings, they challenge you to reach your goals. The coaches guide you through the innovation support system and the surrounding networks.
COMMUNITY
Every year, over a hundred entrepreneurs take advantage of the incubator's various offerings. As part of the community we create together, you will have the opportunity to exchange valuable experiences, ideas and networks with other participants.
PROTOTYPE WORKSHOPS
In our premises you can use two makerspaces and a sound studio that you can use after a short course. The workshops include 3D printers, laser cutters, advanced sewing machines and tufting machines.
OFFICE LOCATION
In Curiosum's inspiring surroundings on the arts campus, we offer three types of office space: cleandesk, private desk or studio. You choose which is best suited to your needs.
Workshops
Business coaches organise workshops and training in a range of knowledge areas that are important for running and developing a business. These include sales, pricing, business modelling and communication.
Templates and tools
You will have access to smart document templates to help you structure your work. The archive includes business plan, budget and lean business model canvas.
Programme ManagerA
Fanny
Lindén
Emil
Hägglund
About the programme
Admission: 2 programme rounds per year. 12 business ideas per round.
Length: 6 months, of which the initial nine weeks include one workshop per week (Wed/Thurs). Starts in April and October.
Cost: Participation is free of charge, but attendance at workshops is required.
Admission criteria: A new creative business idea in the cultural and creative industries. You must also be able to describe what problem your idea solves, for whom and what value it creates. It is also important that you are able to attend all the meetings and have time to develop your idea.
The eXpress and Creatives programmes are partly funded by Uminova Holding through contributions from the GIV group.
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? In Creatives you get coaching, workshops and office space in an energetic community - for a whole year. A perfect springboard to new heights!
Join experts, business coaches and a group of other entrepreneurs to develop your business in a specially designed environment for start-ups in the cultural and creative industries.
The programme runs for one year, starting in February 2024. You only pay for your place in our co-working space (from 1400 SEK per month).
There are a limited number of places available.
