Compete with your idea in Gävleborg's biggest idea competition!
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Jagharenide.nu is an idea competition organized by Movexum and Food Valuesin collaboration with Sandbacka Science Park and Propell in Gävleborg. The idea competition is based on meeting area-specific challenges in six different industries to meet current and future societal challenges.
Competition 1 of 6 seeks smart solutions for a sustainable food chain - from production and processing to distribution and consumption.
The aim of the competition is to promote entrepreneurship and generate publicity around growth and new businesses. We want to encourage people to take the first step towards realizing their ideas and through the competition more than 1,100 ideas have been submitted since it was first organized.
Jagharenidé.nu is running with the same concept in Gävleborg as in Västernorrland organized by BizMaker and in Dalarna organized by Dalarna Science Park.
Competition process
The competition is open
MARCH 11 - APRIL 21, 2025
Describe your idea by answering the questions in the competition form (opens March 11, 2025).
The jury assesses the entries
UNDER 2025
During the month of the competition, the jury reads all entries. All those handling the entries work under confidentiality.
The winners are announced!
UNDER 2025
Winners are announced and prizes awarded. Is your idea the winning entry?
2024 competition
Number of competition entries
How is my idea assessed?
How innovative is the idea?
Judged by the degree of innovation of the idea.Is the product, service or methodology something new that does not exist today? Is the idea a further development of something existing? Is there a new approach?
How sustainable is the idea?
Assessment of how well the idea takes responsibility for its impact on society from a social, economic or environmental perspective; how the idea meets people's needs today without jeopardizing the opportunities of future generations.
Is there potential for the idea to grow?
Assessment of the potential of the product or service to grow in the market.
What value does the idea create for the user?
Assessment of the value and benefit a customer/user can get out of the idea. How does it benefit society, businesses or individuals? Does the idea meet present or future needs?
Are you ready to give your idea a chance?
Frequently asked questions and answers
When is the competition?
The competition will run for one month starting on March 11, 2025.
Who can compete?
The competition is open to both individuals and companies. To compete, you must be at least 18 years old and live in Gävleborg.
How do I submit my idea?
By describing and submitting your idea via the competition form.
What can I win?
The winners win a sum of money that can be used to further develop their business idea.
Can I submit more than one entry?
Yes, you can submit as many unique entries as you like.
Is there a risk of someone stealing my idea?
No. Your idea is safe with us. The people handling and evaluating your idea are subject to a confidentiality agreement.
Winners 2023
First prize SEK 50,000
Daniel Kron's unique medical device wins first prize
Daniel's idea combines old theories with modern technology. The medical device solution can reduce the burden on healthcare and the environment, while reducing the risk to patients of this common problem.
Second prize 25.000 kr
Ulrika Munther wants to protect, purify and use water in a smart way with her digital tool.
Using digitalization, Ulrika's idea helps to provide a better overview and control of water management, making it more safe, efficient and sustainable.
Third prize 15.000 kr
Stefan Hansson has an idea that creates safe heavy lifting in a wide range of industries.
The core of Stefan's idea is based on creating safety around heavy lifting. Stefan wants to use the profits to create cooperation agreements with prospective partners.
Bonus prize 10.000 kr
Zara Fröroth wins 'Most groundbreaking idea of the year' award
Zara's vision is to change the perception of pay and remuneration in Sweden and globally, which is realizable through Zara's idea. Therefore, Zara is awarded the prize for the most groundbreaking idea of the competition.
Winner 2022
Angelica Smedberg's app helps women who are victims of violence
Sisterhood is a cloud-based app that allows women who are victims of violence to document what they experience in a safer way. Through the app, we are improving women's evidence and giving them a voice in court. Angelica won the award for best product in Gävleborg 2022.
Contact us
Partners
Bokadero
Savings bank foundations New
Technical Association
Sandbacka Science Park
New Business Centre
Dospace
Ljusdal municipality
Gävle municipality
Ockelbo municipality
Municipality of Nordanstig
HNA (Hudiksvalls Näringslivs AB)
Hudiksvall municipality
Municipality of Söderhamn
Propell
Hofors municipality
Municipality of Sandviken
Bollnäs municipality
Ovanåkers municipality
University of Gävle
Movexum
Together for Gävleborg's innovations!
The world needs new ideas to meet the challenges of our time. Movexum, Sandbacka Science Park and Propell are places where you can turn your business idea into reality.
Jagharenidé in Gävleborg is made possible through the project Entreprenörs- och innovationslyftet, which is funded by Region Gävleborg and the European Regional Development Fund.
