Submit Your Competition Entry

To participate, you must:

• Live, study, or run a business in Jönköping County
• Submit an idea that has not previously been presented to Science Park’s business advisors before 15 May 2026. The competition is aimed at creating opportunities for new ideas and new entrepreneurs.

The jury will assess entries based on:

• Customer value – how well the solution addresses a need and creates clear value for customers or users.
• Growth potential – the possibility to develop, scale, and reach a broader market over time.
• Level of innovation – how original and innovative the idea or solution is, and its potential to transform or develop its market.
• The role of technology – how technology is used in the solution and the importance it plays in creating value.
• Impact – how the solution contributes to sustainable development from an economic, social, and/or environmental perspective.

We only consider complete entries submitted during the competition period through the designated digital application form. We reserve the right to remove entries from the competition without prior notice. This may occur if an entry is deemed illegal, offensive, ethically or morally inappropriate, in violation of our policies, or if cheating is suspected. These decisions, as well as any other decisions related to the competition, cannot be appealed.

The competition is organized by Science Park Jönköping AB.

The prize money is funded by Tillväxtstiftelsen.

Competition entries can only be submitted through this page and only between 15 May and 31 August 2026. Winners will be announced in October 2026.

By entering the competition, you confirm that the information in your application is accurate and that you hold the copyright and any other applicable rights related to the entry. You agree to indemnify and hold Science Park Jönköping AB harmless against any claims directed toward Science Park Jönköping AB in relation to your competition entry.

Science Park Jönköping AB cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from participation in the competition.

The winning entry will receive SEK 25,000 from Tillväxtstiftelsen, as well as individual coaching from Science Park.

Science Park Jönköping AB reserves the right not to appoint a winner if no submitted entry is considered to meet the required standard.

As a winner, you grant Science Park Jönköping AB and any competition partners the right to use your name, image, company name, and a description of your idea in communication and marketing materials, without limitation in time.

All communication will be produced in consultation with the winner, and the content will not disclose any business secrets or confidential information. No additional compensation will be paid for such communication or marketing activities.

You may submit a maximum of three entries to the competition. Please submit one idea at a time in the form – this makes it easier to review the entries and ensures that each idea receives the attention it deserves.

When you register for the competition, Science Park processes personal data about you, such as your name and email address. By entering, you also subscribe to our newsletter.

We encourage you to read more about how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy. The sections “When you register for and participate in an event or activity” and “When you participate in business development” apply to the processing of your personal data in connection with the idea competition. You can read our Privacy Policy here.