The Swedish Energy Agency welcomes 8 new companies to the Global Innovation Accelerator
The Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) is expanding its portfolio with eight new companies. The programme supports Swedish companies to establish their solutions for a sustainable energy system on a global market.
The programme offers business and market development support, along with financial contributions tailored to each company’s individual needs. This may include deeper market connections, assistance with product certification, participation in conferences or trade fairs, and more.
–We are pleased to welcome eight new companies to GIA and look forward to facilitating their ongoing internationalisation. The programme’s flexibility and ability to match companies’ individual needs is clearly reflected in the diversity of projects and target markets among the selected companies. This also shows that Sweden has a smorgasbord of offerings when it comes to clean tech solutions. We look forward to continuing to recruit exciting companies that can contribute to the sustainable energy transition, says Helena Bernland, Programme Manager at the Swedish Energy Agency.
The New Companies
The selected companies offer solutions ranging from resource efficiency in manufacturing to the production of silicon-free solar cells.
Catator
Catator is a world-leading development and integration partner in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Founded in 1990, the company has been at the forefront of hydrogen catalysis for over 30 years. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a green hydrogen economy by developing compact, efficient, and versatile solutions for hydrogen production, conversion, and utilisation.
Interspectral
Based in Norrköping, Interspectral is a leading player in 3D visualisation, data fusion, and AI for Industry 4.0. Its interdisciplinary team has deep expertise in R&D and product development. Through advanced visualisation and AI-driven analysis, Interspectral helps companies interpret complex data, improve quality assurance, and optimise processes. Their solutions are used globally, particularly in additive manufacturing, to enhance efficiency and insight. Close collaboration with research institutes and partners drives the digitalisation of manufacturing and makes advanced data more accessible and useful.
A-Antennas
A-Antennas is a leading supplier of passive RF components, such as antennas and splitters, for smart meters and grid projects across Europe. The company has played a key role in major smart grid rollouts in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
Customers include well-known names such as Eon, Vattenfall, EDF/Enedis, Fluvius, Endesa, Iberdrola, EnBw, Syromnetz Hamburg, EMH, SIG, EWE, and others.
Orbital Systems
Orbital is an award-winning water technology company founded in 2012 following a collaborative project between NASA and Lund University. Orbital is leading a paradigm shift in daily water usage, which constitutes a significant part of society’s energy consumption.
Its product portfolio enables substantial water and energy savings while delivering a premium user experience. With 150 patents and patent applications, the company has significant global market potential.
Midsummer
Midsummer is a Swedish solar energy company that installs discreet solar roofs manufactured in Sweden, with a 90 percent lower carbon footprint than traditional solar panels. It offers a high-tech Swedish product and controls the entire value chain from development and production to installation. Under the brand Midsummer Machinery, the company also supplies production systems for flexible thin-film solar cells.
ITK Envifront
ITK Envifront AB specialises in industrial air purification with a focus on advanced filtration solutions. It offers customised systems that combine high environmental performance with energy-efficient operation. Innovation is driven by long-standing experience and includes its proprietary control system CPFE, which optimises filter cleaning and reduces compressed air consumption. By combining proven technology with fresh thinking, ITK is a reliable partner for the industry of the future.
Echandia
Echandia is challenging the maritime industry with safer electrification. Since 2018, Echandia has rapidly become a global leader in battery systems for maritime applications, with over 90 systems sold for electrification projects worldwide. Its systems are tailored to optimise energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, supporting the maritime sector’s transition to sustainable operations. Based in Stockholm, Echandia serves customers across the globe.
Minesto
Minesto is a Swedish technology developer in marine energy. At the core of its offering is a unique underwater kite that flies faster than the current to generate clean electricity from ocean movements. The company also provides site development, operations, and maintenance services. A spin-off from Swedish aircraft manufacturer Saab, Minesto now operates in Sweden, Wales, the Faroe Islands, Northern Ireland, and Taiwan, with headquarters in Gothenburg.