Since the start in 1999, Chalmers Innovation has contributed to the starting of over 90 companies that put together more than 359 employees and a total turnover of 329 MSEK (33 M€) in 2008. Together, these companies have, over the years, accumulated investments of over 980 MSEK (98 M€) from venture capitalists and business angels.

Chalmers Innovation invests not only in companies but also in early stage ideas. Of the 90 started business, 73 in still in operation. This gives us one of the highest survival rates (82%) in business incubation in the world. But keep in kind that this number is not based on graduated companies but on all ideas, projects and companies starting in business incubation. Most of the businesses that has been shut down did so during their fist year of activity without venture capital and other risk investments. For graduated companies the success rate is even higher, only a few has been shut down.

 We have created a modern process were people, ideas and companies are encouraged to grow and develop. Each year, we evaluate about 120 business ideas, and start 10 new, growth-oriented companies annually.

 Chalmers Innovation offers inventors and start-ups funds and experience which includes a broad range of competences. We comprise seven experienced business coaches, all focused on rapid growing, high-tech start-up companies.

 We also offer entrepreneurs access to a vast network of professional advisors who can provide support during your company’s development process. In addition to our guidance, we arrange seminars and courses in order to help the entrepreneurs navigating through the complexity of managing a business.

 The success of most high-tech start-ups often depends on external financing at some point during the development process, why Chalmers Innovation has developed good and continuous relations with venture capitalists. Working with us dramatically increases the chances for the entrepreneur to attract venture capital, since we meet with the leading venture capitalists at regular intervals.