Advance4Growth

Many small deep-tech companies in Sweden build world-class technology, but struggle to break into competitive markets on their own. The UK is a natural first step: English-speaking, innovation-driven and full of investors and research. Advance4Growth helps companies from Sweden, Estonia and Latvia enter the UK’s Golden Triangle: London, Oxford and Cambridge, together instead of alone.

Purpose of project

Advance4Growth gives deep-tech SMEs the support they need to enter the UK with confidence. The project offers mentoring, expert insights and business missions to the Golden Triangle, where demand for innovation and research runs high. By joining forces across three countries, companies gain the scale, credibility and connections that are hard to reach on their own.

Companies in the programme receive:

• Opportunity to join business delegations to the UK
• Up to 25 hours of free mentorship with UK market experts
• Exposure for your company through our networks and channels

Expected results

Advance4Growth will support 60 deep-tech SMEs in building knowledge, networks and export readiness. At least 10 companies are expected to land new sales contracts in the UK, strengthening cross-border collaboration and boosting international growth from the region.

Project information

• Total Budget: 899 425 €
• Funding: Interreg Central Baltic Programme, with co-financing from project partners
• Partners: Norrköping Science Park (Sweden), Tehnopol (Estonia) and Cleantech Latvia (Latvia)
• Project Period: 01.07.2026 – 31.12.2028

Website: https://centralbaltic.eu/project/advance4growth/

Application

If you are interested in participating in the programme, you can find the application form here: https://forms.gle/sXmNVXDo7YgsTqHi8