Tech Matching

for Encubation

Got a breakthrough idea? Let us pair it with entrepreneurial talent and turn it into a thriving venture – with our backing and investment.

Welcome to one of the worlds' leading matching processes. TechMatching for Encubation is designed to help you as a researcher and innovator to commercialize your discoveries by matching you with a entrepreneurship team from Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship.

Applications closed on March 16, 2025. Be sure to check back for updates.

Forming outstanding teams

Tech Matching for Encubation is a unique program built on more than 25 years of collaboration with Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship.

In the program, your idea, technology, or research is paired with student teams from the Master’s program in Entrepreneurship at Chalmers. Together, you’ll work closely to explore its potential and assess whether it can be developed into a viable venture.

If the outlook is positive, your case may move forward with the opportunity to be accepted into our award-winning Venture Creation program.

You – the idea partner

Primarily, we are looking for three types of tech partners to join forces with the entrepreneurship students at Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship.

Researchers

Academic researchers who have made an intriguing discovery, achieved exciting research results or invented new technology.

Innovators

Individuals who have developed interesting technology outside the academia or corporate world, yet upholds all the necessary tech criterias expressed below.

Tech Companies

Companies that has developed new technology as spin-out/carve-out outside of the company's core business.

Criteria

When evaluating an idea and its potential – We look for three types of technology-related requirements

Ownership

Invention, data set, method, design, IP or unique know-how.

Innovative Edge

The technology, or the area in which the technology is set to be applied, must be unique and possess innovative height.

Market Potential

The technology or idea must demonstrate potential for global scalability.

Want to talk?

Book an open coaching session where we’ll answer all your questions and explore how Tech Matching can be the perfect next step for your innovation.

Tech Matching – timeline

STEP 1

APPLY & EVALUATION

The first step is to apply and send in your tech idea to Chalmers Ventures.

We will evaluate you idea and see if it fits the criteria for the process.

STEP 2

MATCH TECH WITH TEAM

If you idéa is selected it will be matched with a team of entrepreneurs from Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship.

STEP 3

COLLABORATION AGREEMENT

A collaboration agreement needs to be signed. This ensures that the entrepreneurs are onboard with the process.

STEP 4

VALIDATION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The entrepreneurs work full time on market validation and business development for your tech idea.

STEP 5

START UP & INVESTMENT

If the market validation proofs to be successful, Chalmers Ventures will invest.

The startup becomes a portfolio company at Chalmers Ventures and CV will take active ownership in the startup.

STEP 6

VENTURE PROGRAM

The startup will enter Chalmers Ventures Venture Program.

The Venture Program and the Venture Platform will support the new startup with knowledge, networks and expertise in order for the new formed startup to get a good start.

Before incorportation

Chalmers Ventures & Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship:
Recruiting of the business developers (the students)
World-class entrepreneurial action-oriented education
Match you tech idea to projects with teams
Enable structure for collaboration & legal support
Mentoring and feedback in the explore phase
Hands on seminars/workshops with coaches and investment managers
Provide office space during project year
Chalmers Ventures’ team are hands on when needed
and much more…

After incorporation

The company is provided a place in Chalmers Venture Program and offered our support.
Becomes part of Chalmers Ventures portfolio

Testimonials

Kathleen Murphy

Professor, Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering | Tech Matching for Encubation 2022-2023

”Tech Matching for Encubation provided me with the essential tools to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Collaborating with skilled and dedicated entrepreneurship students gave me fresh perspectives on my idea and invaluable insights into the business world. Chalmers Ventures has been instrumental in transforming my research into the company Valys—without their support, it probably wouldn’t exist today. Our CEO came from the Tech Matching program, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.”

After Tech Matching for Encubation Kathleen went on to co-found the startup Valys together with members from her entrepreneurial team from the program.

Thomas Ottink

Doctoral Student, Energy and Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Tech Matching for Encubation 2023-2024

”Tech Matching for Encubation provided me with a unique opportunity to step out of the lab and address real-world industry challenges alongside energetic and dedicated students. Through this program, I gained valuable entrepreneurial skills that will be essential beyond my PhD. I highly recommend this program—it’s an invaluable investment in your journey from research to commercialization.”

After Tech Matching for Encubation Thomas went on to co-found the startup Anferra together with members from his entrepreneurial team from the program.

Alejandro Diaz | Co-founder & CTO | Lucero Bio

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Eneryield

Provides machine learning algorithms forintelligent energy analytics and control of electricity flow.

Research developed at CSE & E2, Chalmers

Incorporated in 2019 after Tech Matching for Encubation, two entrepreneurs work in the company.

Atium

Develops a reusable filter technology for removing toxic heavy metals from water in a sustainable way.

Research developed at F, Chalmers

Incorporated in 2018 after Tech Matching for Encubation.

SUCCESS STORIES

Viktor Börjesson & Erik Godtman Kling

Minalyze

Revibe Energy was originally orphan technology deriving from SAAB. Revibe uses vibrations to create power. This eliminates the need for cables and batteries. Applicable in IoT: Internet of Things and monitoring systems making them power autonomous.

WHY

Tech matching

A great way to create impact is to commercialize your tech. We can help you with that process by matching your tech with entrepreneurs. The tech can stem from innovative research, product development or be outside your core business. Your tech is then matched with a team of entrepreneurs from Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship. We call this process Tech Matching.