What Science Park does

Science Park Jönköping AB is a regional business incubator and innovation hub founded in 2002 and headquartered in Jönköping, Sweden, with a physical presence in all 13 municipalities of Jönköping County. The organization delivers a staged entrepreneurship support pipeline — Kickstart, Startup Program, Incubator Program, Innovation Management Program, and a six-month AI Program for Companies — alongside free one-on-one business coaching. Its outreach is anchored by a 27,000 sqm physical estate comprising Science Park House (14,000 sqm, fully occupied) and Science Park Towers (13,000 sqm, inaugurated August 2023), co-locating 100+ companies and 500+ daily occupants adjacent to Jönköping University.

The company operates an integrated capital stack through two investment vehicles: Speed Capital, a wholly-owned seed subsidiary backed by Tillväxtstiftelsen that invests ~300,000 SEK per company in incubator graduates, and Spectria Invest, a 58 MSEK growth-stage fund (co-managed with Emtio Invest and Trinova Ventures) that makes 3–12 MSEK minority investments. A 100+ member investor network, an AI network, and a dedicated Student Hub round out the ecosystem. Portfolio outcomes include Nutrigap, Jobylon (acquired Trustcruit in May 2024), Aire (15 MSEK round in 2026), CombiQ, Entiros, CIND, and others.

The business model is hybrid and predominantly publicly funded. Core business development services are provided free of charge, while revenue-generating streams include office and coworking rentals, meeting room and conference hire (operated with FC Gruppen at restaurant Nivå), and capital gains from investments. The organization is owned by Jönköping University and Jönköping Municipality, with the broader system association owned by all 13 municipalities, Region Jönköping County, JU, and business associations; operations are financed primarily through owner contributions and projects supported by Vinnova and EU structural funds.

Name

Science Park

Legal name

Science Park Jönköping AB

Website

https://sciencepark.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Science Park Jönköping is a regional business incubator and innovation hub operating across all 13 municipalities of Jönköping County, Sweden. It provides free business development programs, coworking and office facilities, and investment vehicles (Speed Capital and Spectria Invest) to entrepreneurs, students, and SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Incubation and Innovation Support

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Startup development programs
• Innovation consulting
• Seed capital investments
• Coworking office space

Headquarters

HQ city

Jönköping

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Office and facility rental: Science Park rents out office spaces, coworking desks, and meeting rooms at Science Park Towers and Science Park House in Jönköping. Tenants receive service agreements with amenities including gym access, bike storage, event participation, and health activities.
2. Meeting room and conference hire: Meeting rooms accommodating up to 35 persons are available for hire, with discounts for tenants. The conference floor and restaurant Nivå are operated by FC Gruppen.
3. Public funding and project financing: Operations are mainly financed by owners and through projects supported by Vinnova and EU structural funds. All projects are aligned with overarching goals and development priorities.
4. Investment management and capital gains: Science Park operates investment vehicles (Speed Capital and co-ownership of Spectria Invest) that provide capital to portfolio companies. Returns on investments contribute to the financial model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Science Park Jönköping is a regional business incubator and innovation hub that provides free business development programs (Kickstart, Startup, Incubator, Innovation Management, and AI programs), one-on-one coaching with business developers, seed and growth capital through Speed Capital and Spectria Invest, and coworking/office facilities at Science Park Towers and House. It operates across all 13 municipalities of Jönköping County and is owned by Jönköping University and the Municipality of Jönköping.

Product overview

Science Park Jönköpings län is a business incubator and innovation hub that operates as a unified platform-plus-programs model. The core offering consists of multiple business development programs including the Incubator Program (Inkubatorprogrammet), Startup Program (Startupprogrammet), Kickstart Program (Starta eget-kurs), and Innovation Management Program (Innovationsledningsprogrammet), all providing structured coaching and support. Supplementary programs include the AI Program for Companies and free business development services. The organization also provides financing through two investment vehicles: Speed Capital (seed capital up to 500,000 SEK for early-stage companies) and Spectria Invest (58 MSEK fund making 3-12 MSEK investments in growth companies). Physical offerings include Science Park Towers & House coworking facilities and the Studenthub. The ecosystem is supported by networks including the Investor Network and AI Network. All services are delivered through a presence in 13 municipalities across Jönköping County, combined with digital and event-based community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speed Capital: Seed capital company that invests approximately 300,000 SEK in early-stage innovative growth companies in Jönköping County
• Spectria Invest
• Science Park Towers
• Science Park House
• Studenthub

Products and services

• Inkubatorprogrammet (Incubator Program) A business development program for startups with innovative ideas, providing qualified business development support, access to capital through Speed Capital, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs take their innovations to market. Designed for entrepreneurs with validated ideas ready for structured incubation.
• Startupprogrammet (Startup Program) A business development program designed for entrepreneurs who want to develop their startup concept with structured support and mentorship. Targets early-stage founders moving from idea to startup viability.
• Starta eget-kurs (Kickstart Program) A foundational course for individuals looking to start their own business, providing essential knowledge and tools for entrepreneurship. Targets first-time founders and individuals at the very earliest stage of business creation.
• Innovationsledningsprogrammet (Innovation Management Program) A program focused on innovation management for established companies looking to develop their innovation capabilities and processes. Targets SMEs seeking to build systematic innovation practices.
• AI-program för företag (AI Program for Companies) A six-month program supporting businesses in creating business value with AI. Designed for established SMEs in Jönköping County seeking to adopt AI and develop AI-driven business value.
• Kostnadsfri affärsutveckling (Free Business Development) Complimentary business development and coaching services for entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and business owners to help realize their business ideas. Delivered through one-on-one sessions with Science Park's business developers across all 13 municipalities.
• Speed Capital (Seed Investment) A seed capital company investing up to 500,000 SEK (typically ~300,000 SEK) in Science Park's incubator companies, providing early-stage funding combined with active business development support. Targets startups in the Incubator Program.
• Spectria Invest (Growth Investment Fund) An investment fund with a capital base of 58 MSEK making minority investments of 3–12 MSEK in regional growth companies with verified business models and sustainability-driven operations in Jönköping County.
• Science Park Towers & House (Office and Coworking Rentals) Rentable office spaces, coworking desks, and meeting rooms at Science Park Towers (13,000 sqm, 4 towers, inaugurated August 2023) and Science Park House (14,000 sqm) in Jönköping. Tenants receive service agreements with amenities including gym access, bike storage, event participation, and health activities. Targets companies and individuals needing professional workspace.
• Meeting Room and Conference Hire Meeting and conference room rental at Science Park Towers for up to 35 persons with modern AV technology. Tenants receive a discount on regular prices. Conference floor operated by FC Gruppen. Targets companies, event organizers, and visitors needing professional meeting facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1,000 ideas encountered annually; ~300 business launches per year; ~100 companies actively developed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jönköping UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJönköping University (JU) is a co-owner of Science Park Jönköping AB and a key strategic partner. The university is the source of the student pipeline, provides research collaboration opportunities, and hosts the Science Park's proximity. Business developers work closely with students and researchers to commercialize academic innovations.
• Municipality of JönköpingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJönköping Municipality is a co-owner of Science Park Jönköping AB. It provides institutional support, strategic alignment with regional development goals, and facilitates access to municipal networks and resources.
• Region Jönköpings läncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government body that is a member of the Science Park System non-profit association and co-funder of AI Readiness 2.0. Provides strategic alignment and funding for regional innovation initiatives.
• FC GruppenminorOthersFC Gruppen operates the restaurant Nivå and conference facilities on the Science Park Towers premises, providing catering and event services to tenants and visitors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ideon Science Park: Swedish science park in Lund operated by the City of Lund, Region Skåne and Lund University. Provides incubation, office space, and innovation programs to deep-tech and life-science startups, directly comparable as a publicly-backed science park with university ties.
• STING (Stockholm Innovation & Growth): Stockholm-based business incubator and accelerator for early-stage tech startups. Comparable as a Swedish program-based incubator offering coaching, investor access, and capital.
• Kista Science City: Stockholm's ICT and innovation hub and one of Sweden's largest science parks. Comparable as a Swedish science park running incubator programs, office rentals, and ecosystem events for tech-driven startups.
• Lindholmen Science Park: Gothenburg-based science park focusing on mobility, ICT and sustainable urban development. Similar publicly-funded model with member companies, office space, and accelerator programs; comparable in mission and program structure.
• Chalmers Ventures: Chalmers University's holding and investment company in Gothenburg. Operates startup programs, seed investments, and office space for deep-tech founders, closely matching Science Park's incubation-plus-capital model.
• GU Ventures: University of Gothenburg's holding company that incubates and invests in academic spinouts. Comparable as a Swedish university-affiliated incubation and seed investor with office space.
• Mjärdevi Science Park: Linköping-based science park affiliated with Linköping University, providing incubation and growth programs to tech and life-science companies. Closely comparable as a university-adjacent Swedish science park offering similar services.
• KTH Innovation: KTH Royal Institute of Technology's innovation office in Stockholm, supporting student and researcher entrepreneurs. Comparable as a university-anchored innovation hub offering programs and capital access.

Regional players

• Oslo Innovation Park / Forskningsparken: Norway's largest science park, located next to the University of Oslo. Comparable as a publicly-supported Nordic science park with incubator programs, office rentals, and university partnership.

Others

• SISP (Swedish Incubators & Science Parks): National industry association representing Swedish science parks and incubators. Relevant as the umbrella network that Science Park belongs to and that shapes national funding and policy frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scienceparkjkpg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/science-park-jonkoping
• Instagraminstagram.com/scienceparkjkpg
• Xx.com/scienceparkjkpg

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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