The Art Initiative was launched back in 2013 and works to integrate artworks into the education and environments of the School. Last year also saw the launch of a new research center focusing on wellbeing, welfare, and happiness. These initiatives are now bearing fruit at SSE Business Lab.

Among the ten newly admitted companies at SSE’s incubator, there is a clear focus on both wellbeing and culture. The ideas range from how AI can be used to improve elderly care, to how the art world can be digitized to make young artists more visible.

“Art and wellbeing play a crucial role in the development of society. It’s extremely inspiring to see our entrepreneurs from SSE taking on these areas with passion and creativity,” says Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics.

Experienced leaders support the growth journey

The new companies will be coached by renowned experts from the business world. Napper co-founder Clarence von Rosen, together with investor Ulrika Andersson, will guide the early-stage companies, while board professional Johan Prom will guide the companies that are further along together with former The Ode To founder Anna Lukins.

“Following the initiatives from SSE, this is an exciting time for art and health-focused startups. These are more than just businesses – this is where entrepreneurs can make a real difference,” says Anna Lukins.

New entrepreneurs at SSE Business Lab

Early ideas with positive impact

In recent years, SSE Business Lab has increasingly been working with helping ideas in their very early stages to promote socially beneficial entrepreneurship. All teams entering the incubator are coached in integrating sustainability into their core business. In a joint venture with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, students are also helped to develop business ideas that contribute to sustainability from day one.

“It's great to see our initiatives producing results. The world needs more empathetic leaders who want to create a healthier future,” says Andreas Johansson, CEO of SSE Business Lab.

More than a third of the founders behind the now admitted companies have previously received support from SSE’s incubator, including several of those that focus on health and art. As newly admitted startups ar SSE Business Lab, these founders now gain access to extensive support.

The admitted companies: 

Incubate:

Better Odds: AI solution for strategy and business intelligence that provides business leaders with customized data and action plans for better and faster decisions in an uncertain world.

Divly: Fintech company that simplifies tax returns for crypto traders through a digital solution that automates tax and accounting for both individuals and businesses.

Telgea: Global telecom operator offering international companies local subscriptions for employees in different countries.

As well as one company in “stealth mode”.

Activate:

Arkivia: Company that digitizes and automates the management of the estates of deceased persons.

Crossroads: Rental solution that makes it easy for businesses to decorate their premises with art from young artists.

Eyte: Platform that revolutionizes the art market by giving collectors direct access to artworks from students at leading art schools.

Leapscribe: Healthtech company that reduces healthcare providers' administrative burden by using AI to automate record keeping.

Logga Care: Product that uses AI to automate scheduling and documentation in elderly care with the aim of improving the quality of care.

Puls: SaaS platform that revolutionizes clinical trials by decentralizing health research and streamlining patient recruitment, onboarding, and data management.