HOPE

Green energy is essential for achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Today’s growing demand and production of electronics generates vast amounts of electronic waste, harming nature, and our future. By using new materials and technology, companies are reducing the use of harmful substances like heavy metals and striving to minimize waste from manufacturing.

HOPE is an EU-funded project with the aim to:

Accelerate business growth of small and medium-sized companies in the field of printed and organic electronics.

Stimulate demand from industries that can benefit from the technology.

Skill supply by creating interest in a technology with potential to make the planet greener.

Expected result:

Over 20 years of world-leading research in printed and organic electronics at Campus Norrköping, Linköping University, has led to tangible opportunities for industrialization, job creation, and attractiveness.

HOPE is established to spark the competitiveness of Norrköping and the region with a goal of 25 startups, scale-ups, and established companies by 2025. The long-term goal is to elevate the companies into sustainable, thriving businesses, setting the stage for a new green industry in Norrköping.

Project achievements so far:

A Greenhouse for Electronics
Norrköping Science Park now operates two meeting spaces, one of which has a primary focus on printed and organic electronics. Here, companies can establish their first commercial production and grow together. We also welcome students, researchers, and anyone curious about the technology.

Welcome to visit us at Källvindsgatan 5 in Norrköping!

Innovation Lab and Showroom
As part of the meeting space at Källvindsgatan 5, an Innovation Lab and Showroom is under construction to enable companies, students, and researchers to develop simple prototypes and showcase the possibilities with the technology.

Training
To strengthen the companies’ development and ability to grow we have conducted training programs and coaching sessions with mentors in areas such as industrialization, supply chain, sales, and marketing.

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Marketing activities
In addition to educational efforts, we’ve also conducted activities to promote the technology field. For example, we’ve organized delegations to international fairs to boost exposure and create networking opportunities.

Book a meeting with us to learn how your company can benefit from the project or if you’re curious about the field of printed and organic and electronics.

HOPE is led by Norrköping Science Park in collaboration with Linköping University and RISE and is co-funded by Slättö, Region Östergötland, and the EU’s Regional Development Fund.