For many creators, the eXpress programme is the first instance of eXpression Umeå's activities. It is the place where business ideas are tested, verified and hopefully begin their development towards a sustainable business. Here we present all 21 participants.
As usual, a wide range of industries are represented among the participants of the eXpress programme. The creators who have applied to the pre-incubator are at an early stage of the entrepreneurial journey and aim to develop sustainable businesses in the creative sector.
- This autumn's bunch is super interesting with many great ideas from creators with great potential. It's a privilege to meet driven idea bearers with so much enthusiasm, who want to invest time and give themselves the opportunity to try their wings as entrepreneurs and verify the market potential of their business ideas," says Emil Hägglund, which together with Oscar Riby is responsible for the eXpress programme.
- This is of course the tip of the iceberg, adds Oscar Riby i. We see good pressure when the applications open and it shows that there are many in Umeå with the drive to develop new companies. This autumn's edition of participants is no exception. It will be really exciting to see where they go in the future and follow how their ideas and entrepreneurship develop.
The programme is offered twice a year and lasts for ten intensive weeks. For more information follow the link at the end of the article.
All participants of the autumn
Andreas Estensen, sound design.
Want to improve information flow and optimise auditory communication in multi-alarm environments.
Anton Thurén, fashion design.
Arnold Sweden: Designs clothes with a Norrland soul, a focus on sustainability and a connection to his roots.
Bea Holmberg, photography.
Develops its photo and video services - especially in documentary photography and storytelling.
Duneska Salazar, sound healing.
Sound Journey: Offers harmony, well-being and healing through storytelling using sound and music.
Emelie El-Habtaarchitecture.
Collark: Developing a new concept that fuses architecture and events.
Felicia Bergström Martinez, liberating dance.
No Shame Sessions: Offers physical and emotional liberation through dance.
Jakob Nihlwing, motion design.
Developing a one-man studio offering graphic production in both motion graphics and design.
Joel Gerhardsson, sound design.
Musician and producer under the name Dream Emulator who also wants to develop in sound design and offer services in film, music, games and other media that include sound.
Joshua Allison, vintage clothing.
Northstock: Collects and up-cycles vintage clothing that is sold through an online shop and promoted on Instagram and other sites.
Karin Brännström, health coaching.
Develops a holistic health concept primarily for women who want more balance and well-being in their lives.
Karl Fjällborg, music production.
Musician and producer who fronts the band Mount Borg and develops his artistry and collaborations.
Kathrine Wang, language learning.
Testing and validating a digital service for language learning that integrates cooking and other activities.
Laure Lanetpastry shop.
Small Cabbages: aims to establish a genuine French bakery and patisserie in Umeå.
Meta Tunellcultural production.
Develops its services in the cultural sector, including financing, project management and product management.
Nathalie Lidqvist, music production.
Artist under the name above aiming for single release and album debut in 2021. Also developing other services in music.
Preem Geetam, sound healing.
Offers relaxation and meditation through private treatments and group sessions, including using its Tibetan singing bowls. Writing her second book.
Sara Rutberg and Nanny-Maja Anderback, personal development.
Develops a new concept based on playfulness that, through creative methods, increases safety and presence in life. Services and products will be developed based on the concept.
Stina Hägglundintimate products.
Initmate Design: Designs and produces ostomy covers that are sold through an online shop. Will also develop more sustainable products in the intimate area.
Tobias Nordinillustration.
Nordink: Illustrator who develops his own comics and is happy to seek collaborations with, for example, the games and film industry.
Vicki Jacobson, music production.
Musician, songwriter and producer offering services such as top-line, beats and mix/master.
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