Nordic innovators, look here.

We are looking for Nordic startups that is early stage and B2B, especially within industry and manufacturing. It's plus if you already have paying customers, but most important is bringing a solution to the table that's -

- unique in the meaning of a strong IP or underlying technology
- generic and can be applied to different verticals and industries
- software first
- backed by a viable and sustainable business model, and
- developed by a strong team of making it happen'ers.

Get leads, visability, advisory and access.

After a review process, Combient invites selected startups to join an 18-month partner program. This means getting engagement and support from our experienced team, fueling growth from four angles:

1> Industry matching and sales leads

With a network of large enterprises - where we engage with executives and experts on a daily basis - we are able to organize qualified meetings and spark conversations between you and the decision makers within the companies.

2> Visability

The startups we select is also getting exposed to the network through our different communication plattforms, live and digital: from executive conferences, expert forums, and partnership events such as Slush and Hannover Messe to coverage in Combient's The sharing report, on our website, and on social media.

3> Advisory and coaching

Combient’s team has substantial experience from building and supporting startups - from the early stages to scale and exit.

4> Ecosystem

Startups become part of the Combient ecosystem and family - long term. Startups are encouraged to engage with the network and grow with Combient, to strengthen your own network, credibility and brand.

Matching cross industry business challenges with cutting edge technology.

As we're looking for startups with solutions that meet the common challenges we see running cross industries, we currently focus on -

5 business challenges

• Digital services for industrial products and processes
• Smart manufacturing and automation
• Predictive Maintenance
• Smart Logistics, Supply Chain, Asset tracking
• Field Service

6 technology areas

• Analytics (Machine Learning/Deep Learning/AI)
• Industrial IoT
• Cloud/Edge Computing
• Cyber Security
• VR/AR and next-generation UI/UX
• Digital platforms and enablers
  
  

Ready to apply?

Review process and collaboration model.

Applications are reviewed by the Combient Spark team continuously. We select startups based on the criteria above and usually meet and discuss with the startups during a period of 1-3 months. After a completed review process a partnership agreement is signed.

Combient offer the support and service for startups without a fee. Instead, we work with a sweat equity model of 8%. As a way to make the partnership risk free for startups, there is a buyback option for the startup in case the partnership would not turn out as expected.

Now. If this resonates with you, connect with us trough spark@combient.com

Or. Are you a startup from elsewhere in the world, ready to scale to the Nordic market? Then Combient Foundry is propably for you.