Innovation call for Industrial startups and scaleups

Innovestor, with its partner team, is scouting for international industrial solutions in autumn 2022. This scouting process is a cost-efficient shortcut to meeting leading industrial brands such as Lumon, UTU Group, and Jujo Thermal. For startups, it’s a straightforward and unique opportunity to introduce their technologies to corporate partners.

In November 2022, the partners, and ca. 15 selected startups will meet 1:1 online to discuss future cooperation possibilities. 

“We are looking for start-ups with bold innovative ideas on electrification of buildings (products and services), E-mobility (products and services) and electricity distribution (products and services).  Our focus is on Nordic markets. Let’s collaborate!” -Jarkko Kuntanen, Director, Industry & Energy Business Unit, UTU Group 

The partner team is especially looking for new technologies in the following areas: 

Lumon is looking for solutions to improve energy efficiency in housing through integrated solar energy solutions. As a company operating in 15 countries we want to be a partner and open access to new markets for the most interesting companies.”  -Risto Kivioja, Chief Development Officer, Lumon 

“We wish to meet startups with innovations for improving process industry manufacturing efficiency and sustainable food packaging papers. We are willing to start pilot projects with the most promising companies.” – Matti-Pekka Vanninen, Director, Technical Customer Service & Management Systems, Jujo Thermal 

Sounds interesting? Fill in your company information here. 

Short introduction of the partner team: 

UTU Group is a Nordic player in the electrical industry, that offers its customers high-quality and versatile electrical and automation products and services. Their customers include industry, electrical wholesalers, power distribution companies, electrical contractors, and OEM manufacturers. 

Jujo Thermal is one of the world’s leading suppliers of durable direct thermal papers for labels, tickets & tags, and point-of-sales use. It is also a remarkable producer of the one-side coated self-adhesive label face stock and flexible packaging papers. The company and its products are represented globally via an extensive sales and customer service network. 

Lumon is a balcony and terrace glazing company whose mission is to create better homes for the customers. Helping them to improve their outdoor living comfort by designing, manufacturing and installing functional, stylish and safe balcony glazings, terrace glass walls, glass roofs and sunshades & blinds. 

Innovestor is a Nordic early-stage venture capital investor which also supports corporations in forming cooperation partnerships and mutual business models with startups and scaleups. We are supporting the partner team in its efforts to find new innovations in the circular economy. 

For more information, please contact: 

Susanne Forsberg, Corporate Venturing, Innovestor: susanne.forsberg@innovestor.fi, +358 50 576 0851