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BIC Factory

BIC Factory is a business incubator in Sweden that supports young entrepreneurs under 40 in starting their companies. It provides a creative environment, business support, and access to a strong network.

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Overview

What BIC Factory does

What BIC Factory is

BIC Factory is a business incubator in Sweden that supports young entrepreneurs under 40 in starting their companies. It provides a creative environment, business support, and access to a strong network.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Incubator
Structured capabilities
Program host · Community
Last reviewed
April 27, 2026
What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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Capability profile

BIC Factory as a program host

Program thesis

BIC Factory is a business incubator dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 in starting and developing their businesses.

Focus narrative

BIC Factory invests in young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, particularly those with digital business models. The organization aims to enhance the innovation capacity of its incubator companies and foster collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises and academia. It also offers a pre-incubator program for entrepreneurs with early-stage digital business ideas.

Value and support

BIC Factory offers tailored business support, access to a network of entrepreneurs, and a community for collaboration and growth.

Availability

Application state
Not published

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Notable companies associated with BIC Factory include: NeuroWell: Provides training and tools for mental health. HR Nordh: An HR consultancy. Cura Nord: A staffing company focused on providing social work expertise in Norrland. Liero: An IT services company primarily serving the telecom industry. Rivia Sports: Offers training and lifestyle clothing aimed at empowering women. X3MG AB: Focuses on promoting extreme sports among women and non-binary individuals.

Capability profile

BIC Factory as a community

Community overview

BIC Factory is a business incubator based in Umeå, Sweden, founded in 1998. The organization focuses on supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 in starting and developing their businesses. BIC Factory provides tailored business support, access to a network, and a community of fellow entrepreneurs.

Community focus

BIC Factory invests in young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, particularly those with digital business models. The organization aims to enhance the innovation capacity of its incubator companies and foster collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises and academia. It also offers a pre-incubator program for entrepreneurs with early-stage digital business ideas.

Member value

Members receive tailored business support, access to a network of fellow entrepreneurs, and opportunities for collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises and academia.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Students
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
incubator and community
Selection criteria
open
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed

Community activity

Annual events
1

Events and activity

BIC Factory organizes events such as Young Startup Day, an annual event aimed at inspiring young entrepreneurs and showcasing successful business examples.

Notable members

Notable companies associated with BIC Factory include NeuroWell, HR Nordh, Cura Nord, Liero, Rivia Sports, and X3MG AB.

Common questions

What to know about BIC Factory

Upseed classifies BIC Factory under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host and community capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 27, 2026

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