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The students' questions became the visual identity of the exhibition.

The students' questions became the visual identity of the exhibition.

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Join us during Umeå Design Week 2023

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Social media workshop - part of Creatives 

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They launch sustainable fashion festival  

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Inauguration of new soap factory - becomes a tourist destination

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Knowledge bank

The Sustainable Tourism of the Future project has been completed. A knowledge bank has been developed through the project, which was implemented with the aim of spreading and sharing experiences given the ongoing and accelerated transformation of the industry as a result of the corona pandemic. Well worth a visit.

Our programmes

Express

Pre-incubator
" 9 preparatory workshops
" Market Verification
" Makerspaces and co-working
" Templates and tools " Business coaching
For those who have a business idea and want to develop a prototype of a product or service and investigate the need in the market, have the opportunity to spend about 10h a week.
Apply by 6/2 2023
APPLICATION IS CLOSED

Creatives

Incubator
" 14 workshops and lectures
" In-depth business coaching individually and in groups
" Mentoring Programme
"Community & Co-working
" Access to prototype workshops

For those who have a business and developed a prototype or finished product, proven that there is a market, working at least half-time and ready to take the next step.
Start 8 Feb
APPLICATION PENDING

Summer eXpression

For young designers
" Intensive Programme (7 summer weeks)
" From idea to sale at Designtorget
" Cooperation with manufacturing companies
" Follows the design process " Business coaching
For students or a young designer and curious to learn the process from the drawing board to production and sales. A work sample is required for application.
APPLY BY 26/2
APPLICATION PENDING

Cultural Heritage Programme

Cultural heritage & sustainability
" Sustainable production and recycling
" Storytelling and branding
" The S-P-O-K manufacturer network
" Focus on cultural heritage and sustainable design " Business coaching
For those who want to create new sustainable concepts and offers, develop your story and discover new digital production methods - in a context where cultural heritage is at the centre.
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APPLICATION PENDING

NEST

Sustainable textile & fashion industry
" Pitch competition
" National bootcamp with business support
" Chance to win a 75 000 SEK scholarship
" Partner networks to boost growth
For those who want to contribute to a more sustainable textile & fashion industry through an innovation or your company and support the transformation of the sector.
7 Dec - 26 Feb
APPLICATION PENDING

An incubator for cultural and creative businesses

We are a business incubator that supports driven entrepreneurs and creators in the cultural and creative industries. We offer business development, a creative coworking environment with a prototype lab and the opportunity to be part of a growing community.