Idea Competition 2026 – Win SEK 25,000

We’re looking for innovative ideas from people across Jönköping County – whether you’ve just started thinking about your solution or have already taken your first steps in testing it. You don’t need to have started a company or have a finished business plan. What matters most is that you’ve identified a problem worth solving and have an idea for how things could be improved.

Through the competition, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your idea together with business advisors from Science Park, gain practical guidance along the way, and compete for up to SEK 25,000 to take your idea further. Many great innovations begin with a simple thought – and sometimes, the right support at the right time makes all the difference.

What kinds of ideas and innovations can enter the competition?

We welcome ideas from all fields, but we’re especially curious about solutions that can contribute to the society of the future within areas such as:

• AI and data-driven solutions
• Energy and smarter resource use
• Health and wellbeing with a focus on tech

Maybe you’re thinking about how to reduce loneliness, use energy more efficiently, simplify everyday life for small businesses, or create better support for people’s health and wellbeing. Or perhaps you have a completely different idea the world hasn’t seen yet.

Competition period

You can submit your entry between 15 May and 31 August 2026. Winners will be announced in October 2026.

What you can win

• SEK 25,000 from Tillväxtstiftelsen to help develop your idea further
• Individual coaching from Science Park

No matter where you are in the process, this competition could be your first step toward developing an innovation, startup, or future business.