What WiTEC SWEDEN does

WiTEC SWEDEN is a Swedish non-profit association founded in 1988 and headquartered in Båstad (with the firmographic system also listing Göteborg). The organization operates as a community-and-events intermediary that connects women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with industry leaders, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs. Its stated mission is to inspire women to study and continue developing within STEM fields and to support and make visible female innovators and entrepreneurs. WiTEC SWEDEN functions as the Swedish national chapter within the WiTEC EU European umbrella, and WiTEC EU's secretariat was relocated from Barcelona to Båstad, consolidating European women-in-STEM activity on Swedish soil.

The organization delivers a portfolio of professional-development services rather than technology products. Documented offerings include mentorship, student-to-company recruitment matchmaking, financial advisory, presentation technique training, LinkedIn and social-media strategy courses, sales training, project-management training, corporate governance consulting, basic board training, board-CV writing courses, and a multi-session growth program covering leadership, financing, sustainability, and brand topics. Membership provides access to competency sharing among members, training courses, networking events, and mentorship connections. Marketing and outreach are conducted through annual WiTEC Inspiration events, an architecture competition (held in 2014), STEAM Week activities, plus LinkedIn, Facebook, and a regular newsletter.

WiTEC SWEDEN's revenue mechanics combine membership dues with EU project grants. It is currently a consortium member in two EU-funded projects — RES4CITY (renewable-energy sector skills) and STEAMBRACE (STEM education gap) — and has previously participated in seven completed EU projects (TYNET 50+, STEAM People, SMSWomen, PLOTINA, EUMentor STEM, Mind the Gap, METIS). Partnerships span academic institutions (Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Högskolan i Halmstad), public-sector entities (Båstad Municipality, VA SYD), civic organizations (Rotary), former host BMÖ (Business Management Öresund), and the European Commission. The organization has no paid customers, no app or API surface, no funding rounds, and operates with approximately 10 employees.

Name

WiTEC SWEDEN

Legal name

WiTEC SWEDEN

Website

https://witec.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WiTEC SWEDEN is a 1988-founded Swedish non-profit association based in Båstad that connects women in STEM with industry, academia, and entrepreneurs via mentorship, training courses, networking events, and EU-funded projects (RES4CITY, STEAMBRACE).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women in STEM Professional Development

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Women in STEM advocacy
• Professional mentorship services
• Board training programs
• EU project participation
• STEM career development

Headquarters

HQ city

Båstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: WiTEC SWEDEN operates on a membership model where professionals share competencies and expertise with each other. Members gain access to expertise sharing, networking, and professional development services including mentorship, financial advice, presentation training, social media courses, project management training, and board education programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WiTEC SWEDEN is a non-profit membership association that provides professional development services for women in STEM, including mentorship, student-to-company matching, financial advisory, presentation and sales training, LinkedIn/social media courses, project management education, corporate governance consulting, board training, and a multi-session growth program. It also acts as a national node for WiTEC EU, participating in EU-funded STEM projects such as RES4CITY and STEAMBRACE.

Product overview

WiTEC SWEDEN is a non-profit association that serves as a link between industry, academia, and women working in technology-intensive operations. Rather than a technology product company, it offers a portfolio of professional development services including mentorship programs, student recruitment matching, financial advisory services, presentation training, social media/LinkedIn strategy courses, sales training, project management education, corporate governance consulting, board training, and growth programs. These services are designed to support and make visible female innovators and entrepreneurs, and inspire women to study and continue developing within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorskap (Mentorship) Mentorship services pairing women leaders with experienced mentors who listen, reflect, and provide feedback and advice based on their own experience without being directly involved in the mentee's operations.
• Studentrekrytering (Student Recruitment Matching) Service matching well-educated, creative, and innovative students from secondary schools, vocational schools, universities, and colleges with entrepreneurs, companies, or organizations for creative problem-solving projects.
• Finansiell Rådgivning (Financial Advice) Strategic financial consultation covering revenue, costs, results, cash flow, and strategic planning for the future, aimed at women entrepreneurs and leaders.
• Presentationsteknik (Presentation Technique Training) Training based on research and proven methods for designing presentations that lead to desired outcomes, including information analysis and communication methodology for better business results.
• Social Media Strategi / LinkedIn (Social Media Strategy Course) Courses covering social media strategy, personal LinkedIn profiles, and company LinkedIn profiles with practical work; maximum 15 participants per course.
• LinkedIn – Inlägg och Nätverk (LinkedIn Posts and Network Seminar) Three-hour seminars with practical elements on LinkedIn posting and networking; maximum 25 participants.
• Presentera och Sälj Din Produkt (Present and Sell Your Product) Sales training course teaching participants to sharpen sales arguments, capture leads and buying signals, and create upselling opportunities for more efficient and enjoyable sales processes.
• Projektkunskap i Teori och Praktik (Project Knowledge in Theory and Practice) Training on working efficiently regarding time, resources, and economy in a profitable way for any work task, whether team-based or individual.
• Bolagsstyrning (Corporate Governance Consulting) Analysis and review of business operations providing a structured approach for companies wanting to grow and take the next step.
• Grundläggande Styrelseutbildning (Basic Board Training) Course combining theory and practice for board members, those wishing to sit on boards, CEOs reporting to boards, or entrepreneurs wearing many hats; maximum 12 participants.
• Skriv Ditt Styrelse-CV (Write Your Board CV) Practical course on writing a board CV to attract recruiters and nomination committees to board positions.
• Tillväxtprogram (Growth Program) Multi-session program combining inspiration, education, experience exchange, and networking; each session covers a topic including leadership, expansion, financing, sustainability, risk and crisis, brand/marketing, and two optional subjects.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration on EU projects and professional events. Professor Torleif Bramryd from Lunds Universitet contributes expertise in environmental strategy for sustainable community development.
• Högskolan i Halmstad (University of Halmstad)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Academic partnership for student mentorship projects and digital mentor platform development. Alexandra Johansson and Julian Sjödal contributed to WiTEC Inspiration 2018.
• VA SYDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Regional water and waste management authority where board member Katarina Pelin serves as Confederation Director, contributing unconventional methods expertise.
• BMÖ (Business Management Öresund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014BMÖ was the previous host organization for WiTEC SWEDEN and collaborated on the 2014 Architecture Competition 'Sports Innovation Centre' with LTH. BMÖ created the Innovation Hub concept to foster collaboration between higher education, research, business, and surrounding society.
• RotaryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Service organization partnership for integration project collaboration. Projects presented during WiTEC Inspiration 2017 were conducted in cooperation with Rotary.
• WiTEC EUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiTEC EU is the European umbrella organization for WiTEC SWEDEN. WiTEC EU's headquarters is planned to move from Barcelona to Båstad, bringing significant international development and visibility to the Swedish operations.
• Båstad Kommun (Båstad Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for local STEM initiatives and EU project collaboration. WiTEC Inspiration 2017 was presented in cooperation with Båstad Municipality and Rotary.
• EU (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funding for multiple projects including current projects RES4CITY (renewable energy sector skills) and STEAMBRACE (STEM education gap bridging). Previously funded TYNET 50+, STEAM People, SMSWomen, PLOTINA, EUMentor STEM, Mind the Gap, and METIS projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• European Women in Tech: Pan-European organization running events, awards and programmes to increase female participation in technology; overlapping mission, membership-driven model and event-led GTM with WiTEC SWEDEN.
• WISE (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics): UK-based nonprofit advocating for gender parity in STEM through campaigns, research and programmes; directly comparable as a national women-in-STEM membership and policy organization.
• WiTEC EU: The pan-European umbrella organization of which WiTEC SWEDEN is the Swedish node; both pursue the same mission of supporting women in STEM across academia and industry, making them the most direct functional peer.
• WomenTech Network: Global community of women in tech offering events, mentorship and awards; comparable community-led, membership-based approach to advancing women in technology-intensive industries.

Broad incumbents

• AnitaB.org: Large US-headquartered nonprofit running the Grace Hopper Celebration and systemic programs for women in computing; comparable in mission and event-led delivery but at significantly greater scale than WiTEC SWEDEN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/witecsweden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/witec-sweden

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Funding overview

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Investments

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