# BizMaker

> BizMaker is a publicly owned, non-profit-oriented innovation and business development organization in Västernorrland, Sweden. It supports founders, established small businesses and organizations through incubation, coaching, specialist accelerators, financing guidance and industry connections. Its Forest Business Accelerator connects startups with SCA, IBM, Sweco and RISE Processum; BizMaker does not invest in participating startups or take equity.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Sundsvall, Sweden
- **Products:** Business Incubator, Forest Business Accelerator, Business Scaleup, Youth Wellness Accelerator, High Coast Invest establishment support
- **Notable:** Åkroken Business Incubator adopted the BizMaker name in November 2016 after expanding its regional presence., Reported 54 companies attracted through Forest Business Accelerator by September 2024., Alumnus PlantVation announced its largest contract to date in Montreal in September 2025 after BizMaker-supported Canadian introductions.

## Products & services

- **Business Incubator** — Personal business advice, business-model development, team coaching, funding guidance and specialist networks. Typically 6-36 months. First four meetings free, then SEK 250/month, rising to SEK 850/month after nine months; fees exclude VAT. No BizMaker equity investment.
- **Forest Business Accelerator** — Seven-month program for sustainable, forestry-connected Swedish startups, with industrial testing and business development alongside SCA, IBM, Sweco and RISE Processum. Published fee SEK 10,000 plus VAT, with travel and accommodation extra; founders retain IP and BizMaker takes no equity.
- **Business Scaleup** — 18-month development program for established micro and small companies in Västernorrland. Four coaches cover finance, customers, processes and development. Published cost SEK 205,000; regional support can potentially finance up to 50%.
- **Youth Wellness Accelerator** — Program listed for Swedish startups developing digital solutions to prevent mental ill-health among children and young people; documented participants include YoungNest.
- **High Coast Invest establishment support** — Helps companies identify establishment and expansion opportunities in Västernorrland.
- **Innovation and financing support** — Innovation analysis and development, financing plans, investor introductions and guidance on funding opportunities.

## Achievements

- Åkroken Business Incubator adopted the BizMaker name in November 2016 after expanding its regional presence.
- Reported 54 companies attracted through Forest Business Accelerator by September 2024.
- Alumnus PlantVation announced its largest contract to date in Montreal in September 2025 after BizMaker-supported Canadian introductions.
- 2025 forestry cohort comprised RM Labs, Conifer Vision, Sleipner Robotics and Scandinavian Woodprinting.
- GalaXzio announced investment from three investors in October 2026 after two years in the incubator.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — GalaXzio Pharma Lab announced capital from three investors, enabling development and testing of a proposed new formulation; it remains a development project.
- **2026-09** — Sleipner Robotics, a 2025 forest accelerator participant now in the incubator, announced RESCUE-LINK with Boliden, Luleå University of Technology and Greater Gothenburg Rescue Services.
- **2026-09** — BizMaker reported Gryaab as Permitify’s first live customer for digital work permits.
- **2026-05** — Scandinavian Woodprinting described its move toward scaling designer solid-wood wall coverings after the forestry accelerator.

## Links

- Website: https://bizmaker.se/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bizmaker/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jICxYJgPgow
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizmakerse/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/663728085760215/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08