{"id":26408,"date":"2025-04-30T07:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T05:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/?p=26408"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:03:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T06:03:58","slug":"erik-glas-wins-young-startup-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/en\/erik-glas-vinner-young-startup-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Glas wins Young Startup Award 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>During this year's Young Startup Day, Erik Glas, founder of Kaaos Kaamos, was named the winner of the Young Startup Award 2025. The prize was presented by County Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson, and the incubators BIC Factory, eXpression Ume\u00e5 and Uminova Innovation are behind the award. The SEK 10,000 scholarship is sponsored by Gustav Paringer through the company Evak.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Erik is a role model when it comes to combining inclusive artistry with professional entrepreneurship. His strong commitment and courage to follow his vision is contagious to others. With his warmth and positive energy, he makes everyone around him feel welcome,\" says <strong>Emil H\u00e4gglund<\/strong> from eXpression Ume\u00e5.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\"This year's winner is an entrepreneur who lifts others - both literally and figuratively. With a passion for playful and inclusive circus, and with an infectious commitment, he is building something that extends far beyond himself. Combining artistic vigour with purposeful entrepreneurship, he creates spaces where people can grow on their own terms. His work is characterised by warmth, joy and a desire to make a difference, not only for his audience, but for society as a whole.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prize, a grant of SEK 10,000 from the company Evak, was awarded during Young Startup Day in Ume\u00e5 on 29 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I am both proud and happy to receive this recognition. Of course, it gives me energy to continue working. I also get strength and energy from the people I have around me. The children, the teachers and the artists - they are the ones who make me feel energised to go to work,\" says <strong>Erik Glas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Facts about the Young Startup Award<\/em><\/strong><br><em>The Young Startup Award is presented to recognise young entrepreneurs who, through their work, inspire others and contribute to a vibrant and innovative business community. To be nominated for the award, the company must be a limited company registered in V\u00e4sterbotten County, the company's owner must be under 40 years of age and the entrepreneur or entrepreneurs must be good role models for young entrepreneurs. The winners are often described with words such as young, driven, promising, talented and role model. The prize is awarded by BIC Factory, eXpression Ume\u00e5 and Uminova Innovation in connection with the Young Startup Day event. The prize money is SEK 10,000 and is sponsored by the company Evak.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo: SEKAI Media<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under \u00e5rets Young Startup Day uts\u00e5gs Erik Glas, grundare av Kaaos Kaamos, till vinnare av Young Startup Award 2025. Priset delades ut av landsh\u00f6vding Helene Hellmark Knutsson, och bakom utm\u00e4rkelsen st\u00e5r inkubatorerna BIC Factory, eXpression Ume\u00e5 och Uminova Innovation. Stipendiet p\u00e5 10 000 kronor sponsras av Gustav Paringer genom f\u00f6retaget Evak. 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