Record increase in new ideas at KTH - meet 18 new startups
The number of new ideas at KTH Innovation has increased by 20 percent during the first half of 2025 – a development strongly driven by AI. Over 220 new ideas have been submitted so far this year, and in total nearly 350 startup projects are being developed with support from KTH Innovation. Now, 18 of them are starting their journey in KTH Innovation Launch, a program for promising startups from KTH.
– There is enormous momentum in Stockholm right now, and it’s clear that AI is driving the development. The teams we support use AI not only to build new apps, but also as a tool to accelerate the development of advanced, research-based technology and hardware. This gives us a breadth that is unique in Europe, says Lisa Ericsson, Head of KTH Innovation and CEO of KTH Ventures.
KTH Innovation is ranked as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs, with nearly 500 alumni companies. Among them are Foreseeti (acquired by Google), SuperAnnotate, that recently secured nearly 350 million SEK in funding, IPercept, Greenely, Imagi, and Flox. Several of Stockholm’s most renowned entrepreneurs also started some of their first companies at KTH Innovation, like Fabian Bolin (Lovable) and Hjalmar Nilsonne (Neko Health).
18 new startups join KTH Innovation Launch
Now, 18 new teams start their journey in KTH Innovation Launch, a program for promising startup teams aiming to get to market quickly. Only about 10 percent of the ideas supported by KTH Innovation are accepted into the program, which lasts 6–12 months.
Participants receive business development coaching, support with patents and agreements, access to office space, makerspace and production studio, as well as a place in a unique community of founders. They also meet investors, experts, and industry contacts who open doors and contribute with capital and international networks. The program has been compared to international initiatives such as Berkeley Skydeck and is often described as a “masterclass” in building companies.
Sixty percent of the new teams are developing explicit AI solutions, but Ericsson emphasizes that the impact is visible throughout the entire ecosystem, both in Sweden and Europe, where KTH Innovation has strong ties through its membership in the Rise Europe network.
- The journey from idea to market is moving faster than ever, she says.
Secured investment halfway through the program
One example of this is one of the program’s alumni, SonicFlora, which secured investment from, among others, Almi Invest already halfway through its time in Launch.
– Building a startup is tough enough on its own, but with KTH Innovation Launch behind us, the journey has become much easier. The program provides invaluable support through experienced coaches and contact with other companies on the same journey, says founder Oscar Davidsson.
The 18 new teams represent everything from more environmentally friendly gold extraction to smart wine recommendations – and are now taking their first steps toward the market with support from KTH Innovation.
Meet Batch 21
Atmos
Atmos takes warehouse management from 1980 to 2025 with the use of modern technologies such as AI and machine learning.
Cresnd
AI-powered restaurant agent that handles calls, messages, and bookings around the clock.
Dentio
Dentio is an AI-powered tool that automates dental administration, including journal entries, referral letters, and summaries.
Elutra
Future-ready gold mining technology – eco-friendly, mobile, scalable, and both time- and cost-efficient, completely free from mercury use. A technology developed to transform the entire mining industry.
LexEmbed
Lawyers spend 70% of time reading case files. LexEmbed's AI extracts facts, spots key arguments and helps build legal strategies in minutes not hours.
Lynora
Lynora is the future of AI in regulatory compliance.
Luderi Technologies
A streamlined AI platform for prosthetic care that reduces admin and support activities - freeing clinicians to focus on patients.
MediScale
A smart product that enables healthcare providers to track and handle medications safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
NovaBirth
Reimagining childbirth, where compassion meets innovation, and fear turns into empowerment.
OrCAGE
Streamline organoid research through spatial control with a modular microcage system for precise, reproducible, and scalable organoid handling.
PanelPlanner
We empower solar panel installers to deliver fast, personalized quotes and seamlessly plan installations with our web-based 3D tool and CRM platform.
Permly
Permly is the future of work permits.
ProgPad
ProgPad makes it easy for young learners to discover programming by building programs with physical blocks on a board. With instant feedback through sound, light, and visuals, abstract programming concepts are transformed into something you can see, touch, and understand.
Shace
Shace is a digital marketplace - easy, secure and efficient for people who are in need for smarter, more dynamic office space solutions.
SteerClear
Developing sensors that assist with docking operations at airports and prevent aircraft ground damage - fit for any airport equipment, old or new, anywhere in the world.
Swirl
Swirl is a wine app that uses an advanced recommendation system and flavour profiling to match users with wines they’ll love, making discovery easy, personal, and fun.
Veyla
Veyla is an estate case platform with a built in AI Lawyer, founded with the vision to enable anybody to create an estate case – regardless of complexity.