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Apply for professional help with your product idea
How do you sell and test a product that doesn't exist? By 3D printing it of course! Now we are looking for Trollhätte residents up to 35 years old with entrepreneurial dreams who want to take the chance to test their idea for real! Is it you or someone you know? Apply to take part in our Young Entrepreneur package.
The application has closed!
We who are behind the initiative are the city of Trollhättan, Innovatum Science Park, Ung Företagsamhet Fyrbodal & Drivhuset at University West.
The Young Entrepreneur Package:
Expert sketches of your idea
To turn your idea into a real product, the first step is to get professional CAD drawings. But how does that work? Nothing you need to worry about! Here you get help from experts. 10 hours of CAD drawing help included.
Help 3D print your prototype
Once you have your CAD drawing in place, it's time to create your prototype for real! Now we're bringing in the next expert, technology guru and entrepreneur Jan Björn, who coaches entrepreneurs at Innovatum Science Park's incubator. Jan has more than 15 years of experience in 3D printing and prototyping.
Free access to Trollhättan's own Silicon Valley
In the heart of the Innovatum District in Trollhättan you will find Innovatum Science Park's premises. This is where entrepreneurs and creative people with ideas and ambition gather. As a winner, you get free access to the premises for two months. This includes: Meeting rooms, creative spaces and a flexible workplace, subject to availability.
Free access to creative workshop with 3D printers
Once you start 3D printing, it's easy to get hooked. We know it is! So what could be better than free access to Innovatum Science Park's Makerspace where you can test, develop and 3D print more ideas in a creative environment with others? Two months of free access included.
Guaranteed place in the pre-incubator free of charge
The pre-incubator is a 12-week program at Innovatum Science Park where you, together with other aspiring entrepreneurs, learn most things in business development. The package gives you a free place guarantee.
"The best thing about the Makerspace is that I can produce a prototype
at lightning speed! From the time an idea pops into my head to the time the 3D printer is in full production."
Svante Olsson, Young Entrepreneur of the Year Trollhättan & VGR
How does it work?
| Who can apply? | Individuals/teams residing in Trollhättan up to 35 years with product ideas that you want to realize. The idea should be based on a physical product that you want help to 3D print. |
| How do I apply and compete? | Fill in our online application form. |
| How many people will receive the package? | Up to 10 persons/team will benefit from the package. |
| Application period | The application period is open until Thursday, November 9, but don't wait to apply. We will review applications on a rolling basis. |
| When will I receive a reply? | We review applications on a rolling basis but you will receive a response by November 10. |
Dates to watch out for
| October 9th | Application closes |
| November 10th | Winners will be announced |
| November 15th | Kick-off where the winners get to meet each other and us organizers. Prel.tid kl. 14-16 at Innovatum Science Park. |
| 13 Nov - 15 Dec | During this period, the winners will receive help with CAD drawings and 3D printing of their product ideas. |