Our primary target audience is companies that recognize the importance of inclusion and may have already started their efforts in this area. This is where e-qually steps in—as both a tool and an enabler.
The team behind e-qually—Ida Boman, Viktor Eklund, Adisa Tokalic, and Daniel Andersson—all come from the IT sector. Their goal is not just to attract more talent to the tech industry but also to ensure people feel encouraged to stay.
– In the long term, we want to see more women choosing careers in tech. Too often, women are hired by companies with poor workplace cultures, which leads them to leave,” says Viktor.
e-qually is built on the idea that inclusion is a continuous process—it’s not something you can tick off a to-do list. That’s why their training programs are constantly evolving and delivered in bite-sized pieces through a subscription model.
– Many companies treat inclusion training as a one-off effort, which is expensive and not very effective. Over time, the knowledge fades or gets lost when employees move on. With e-qually, learning is ongoing, and onboarding new team members becomes seamless, Ida adds.
In the spring of 2023, e-qually participated in Science Park’s Startup Program—an intensive training program where participants transform ideas into business concepts, with a focus on sustainability and tech. Just six months after completing the program, the team advanced to the Incubator Program, gaining access to weekly business development support with a dedicated coach.
– Having access to a business developer who can challenge and guide us has been incredibly valuable. It’s like having a sounding board, says Daniel.
– One thing we’ve already noticed with the incubator is the value of having someone constantly asking ‘why?’. It makes us reflect on things we wouldn’t have considered on our own, Viktor adds.
The incubator is the part of Science Park’s operations designed to provide optimal support for innovative ideas with high potential and a strong focus on sustainability.
During the incubation period, which typically lasts 6–24 months, participants receive tailored business development aimed at taking their ideas and ventures to the next level. Companies in the incubator work with Science Park’s in-house business developers as well as external specialists. All of Science Park’s business developers bring extensive experience from starting and running their own businesses, as well as working with large corporations.
