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Entrepreneurship in Uppsala
Entrepreneurship in Uppsala
Entrepreneurship in Uppsala
Just north of Stockholm but cultivating its own distinctive character, Uppsala balances centuries of academic tradition with cutting-edge life science innovation and sustainability focus. Sweden's fourth-largest city excels in biomedical research, agricultural technology, and clean energy solutions, powered by Uppsala University – Scandinavia's oldest university – and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Startup founders selecting Uppsala benefit from world-class research in life sciences, access to specialized facilities within Uppsala Science Park, and quality of life combining academic tradition with proximity to both nature and Stockholm's resources just 40 minutes away. The ecosystem revolves around Uppsala Innovation Centre – consistently ranked among the world's top university business incubators – and specialized life science accelerators. Uppsala's combination of scientific excellence, particularly in life sciences and sustainability domains, academic heritage, and integration within the broader Stockholm region while maintaining distinct character creates an environment especially conducive for research-intensive startups commercializing complex science with patient development timelines and clinical applications.
Just north of Stockholm but cultivating its own distinctive character, Uppsala balances centuries of academic tradition with cutting-edge life science innovation and sustainability focus. Sweden's fourth-largest city excels in biomedical research, agricultural technology, and clean energy solutions, powered by Uppsala University – Scandinavia's oldest university – and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Startup founders selecting Uppsala benefit from world-class research in life sciences, access to specialized facilities within Uppsala Science Park, and quality of life combining academic tradition with proximity to both nature and Stockholm's resources just 40 minutes away. The ecosystem revolves around Uppsala Innovation Centre – consistently ranked among the world's top university business incubators – and specialized life science accelerators. Uppsala's combination of scientific excellence, particularly in life sciences and sustainability domains, academic heritage, and integration within the broader Stockholm region while maintaining distinct character creates an environment especially conducive for research-intensive startups commercializing complex science with patient development timelines and clinical applications.
Uppsala founders in numbers
The startup community in Uppsala shows a healthy mix of people still exploring ideas (55%) and those already building something (45%). This balance between early-stage thinking and committed founders shapes the local scene. Looking at the numbers, the median age of founders in Uppsala is 28.5, with an average age of 33.2. Most are in the 25-32 age range, which makes up 39.1% of the community. When it comes to background, 54% of founders in Uppsala have technical skills in areas like engineering or software development, while 46% come from business roles such as operations, product, or marketing. This mix creates plenty of opportunity for strong co-founder matches. Popular areas of interest include Industrial Technology, Biotechnology, Blockchain, and Mental Health. Many founders in Uppsala also speak more than one language, adding fresh perspectives to the city’s startup ecosystem Impacts are {13},{14},{15},{16}.
Commitment Type
More than (55%) of Foundersbase founders in Uppsala, are exploring startup ideas, while (45%) are committed to an idea.
Age
The median age of Foundersbase founders in Uppsala is 28.5, while the average is age 33.2 with a maximum in the group of founders aging 25-32.
Type of Founder
About (54%) of Foundersbase founders in Uppsala are technical (Engineering, AI/ML), while (46%) are non-technical (Product, Marketing, Operations).
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