We are here to help you identify which results can create real benefit through commercial development. But also, which results need futher work in order to be applied. Our coaches offer free consultations for ideas in all stages, It is never to early to talk to us. The evaluation phase is a first check of the uniqueness, potential and feasibility of your idea. In this stage we offer:

• Professional advice on the feasibility and robustness of your idea
• Consultancy services with experts in immaterial property rights etc.
• Suggested action plan to proceed with your case into the preincubation phase

It takes time to verify your idea and create solid data to back it up. But hang in there. It is totally worth doing the ground-work properly. This is what the stop-and-go criteria are in place for. In the Preincubate phase it is time to get started for real. We know your idea is good. We know it is a novelty. Now we find out if the market is ready and if we’ve got a team to cheer for.

• Facilities according to current need – office space and laboratory access.
• Network contacts and consultancy services with experts in immaterial property etc.
• Market analysis and customer need verification activities.

In Verify 1 your application has been approved and you are an official UBI case with an action plan and financed budget. The UBI staff is a highly qualified team of experienced professionals who will dedicate time and effort to your case. We expect you to do the same. In Verify 1 we offer a range of services, for instance;

• Economy administration support
• Company registration support (if needed).
• Furnished office space in full service science park environment
• Facilities with laboratory equipment and access to specialized equipment if needed

In Verify II, we have managed to connect your  case with an external partner offering some sort of grant. We are working hard to assemble the data and insights to reduce any possible risk associated with further business development. The lower the risk – the higher the value of your company. We threrefore offer special expertise regarding…

• Personal support and preparation for meetings with external financiers.
• Administration of follow-up reports to external seed financiers.
• HR-support and recruitment advice in order to form a strong team around your idea

Our experienced coaches have negotiated many deals and know what to look out for when taking on investors. As a UBI case you get expert support in the form of;

• Direct access to UBI’s network of financial stakeholders and investors in life science
• Professional coaching on investor pitching and comapany presentations for investors
• Up-to-date market analysis for your particular case and business model
• Partnering meetings, conferences and VC/startup-competititions

By now you have raised capital and your startup is on it’s way to become an established company. But a new team and new milestones comes expectations and demands. We can offer mentoring based on your case’s history, and coach you through board meetings and recruitments – until you have acquired the confidence to head out on your own and maybe even getting your own place. We offer;

• Assistance with HR-issues
• Sales technique training
• Public relations expertise
• Professional CEO mentoring

Building a strartup-culture that makes innovators thrive in Västerbotten is something we feel passionate about. Therefore, we ecourage our alumni to support more recent startups in their development.
Together with the entire startup community we want to pay-it-forward and pave way for the next unicorns. Therefore, as an alumni we  will encourage you to…

• share experiences and lessons learned
• give advice based on your own story and background
• offer contacts or tips about subcontractors or collaborators
• contribe with your skills and expertise though workshops or tutorials