Uppstart Malmö

The sounding board for corporate Malmö.

The idea was simple – more people in the workforce means a better Malmö. In 2011, convinced that entrepreneurship can reduce segregation and social exclusion, Dan Olofsson and Luciano Astudillo founded Uppstart Malmö, a foundation that has gained significant support and commitment from a number of partners, private investors, the City of Malmö and the business community. Thus far, the foundation’s activities have helped 3,700 people find new jobs. 

Day-to-day operations are conducted through Tillväxt Malmö, which has offices in the city centre, and international business incubator Level, which has offices and co-working space in the city’s Mobilia shopping centre. Tillväxt Malmö offers business development advice to companies in Malmö that are looking to grow, while Level is focused on the initial phases of entrepreneurship. Both organisations arrange seminars to inspire, disseminate knowledge and create networking opportunities. At times, the life of an entrepreneur can be a lonely one and then the organisations’ experienced consultants are happy to act as a sounding board.

The year in brief

The first Malmö Youth Gala was held, gathering the city’s young people and the business community under one roof. The evening marked the end of the Möllan Mentor Programme, a joint initiative taken by Tillväxt Malmö and Möllans Basement in 2022. The mentor programme has provided young people with an insight into the world of business and helped them to expand their network. It is planned to continue the initiative in an expanded format.

Sometimes referred to as the city’s answer to Dragon’s Den, Maxa Malmö was held for the eighth time in 2023. The event had a slightly different format this year with good results. Nine Malmö companies seeking growth had the chance to present their ideas to a panel of 14 big-name investors. Maxa Malmö helps entrepreneurs to make contacts that might otherwise not have been possible and the day is often the start of an exciting collaborative journey.

During a year in which the world has at times been turbulent, the two organisations have continued to offer reliable advice to Malmö’s entrepreneurs.

Website

uppstartmalmo.se

Uppstart Malmö

The idea was simple – more people in the workforce means a better Malmö. In 2011, convinced that entrepreneurship can reduce segregation and social exclusion, Dan Olofsson and Luciano Astudillo founded Uppstart Malmö, a foundation that has gained significant support and commitment from a number of partners, private investors, the City of Malmö and the business community. Thus far, the foundation’s activities have helped 3,700 people find new jobs. 

Day-to-day operations are conducted through Tillväxt Malmö, which has offices in the city centre, and international business incubator Level, which has offices and co-working space in the city’s Mobilia shopping centre. Tillväxt Malmö offers business development advice to companies in Malmö that are looking to grow, while Level is focused on the initial phases of entrepreneurship. Both organisations arrange seminars to inspire, disseminate knowledge and create networking opportunities. At times, the life of an entrepreneur can be a lonely one and then the organisations’ experienced consultants are happy to act as a sounding board.

Yearbook 2023 /Involvement /Uppstart Malmö

Yearbook 2023 /Involvement /Uppstart Malmö