Express
eXpress is our pre-incubator aimed at those who are early in the process of developing their business idea in the cultural and creative industries.
During nine workshops, you are offered tools and methods to effectively test, evaluate and develop your business idea. In addition, you will have access to business coaching and co-working space for 6 months.
The hope is that after the programme you will be ready to move on to the next stage. Creatives.
eXpress is free of charge!
Facts
Workshop period: 10 April - 5 June
Time: Wednesdays or Thursdays at 9 - 12
Number of workshops: 9
Language: Swedish
Price: Free of charge
Requirements: 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). You are also invited to AWs, breakfasts and inspirational talks!
Deadline for applications: 17 March
Martina Karlsson
Studio MARK
Emelie Aktanius
ELAK AB
SCHEDULE
Workshop 1:
Intro & Lean Canvas
10 April
Workshop 2:
Needs verification
17 April
Workshop 3:
Market analysis
25 April
Workshop 4:
Trade mark
2 May
Workshop 5:
Communication
8 May
Workshop 6:
Capital & models
16 May
Workshop 7:
IPR
22 May
Workshop 8:
Pitch
29 May
Workshop 9:
Final presentation
5 June
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.
