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NestSweden
NestSweden is a national initiative launched in 2021 to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the sustainable textile and fashion industry. It supports startups through various programs aimed at developing scalable, sustainable solutions.
Overview
What NestSweden does
What NestSweden is
NestSweden is a national initiative launched in 2021 to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the sustainable textile and fashion industry. It supports startups through various programs aimed at developing scalable, sustainable solutions.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 29, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
NestSweden as a program host
Program thesis
NestSweden, also known as NEST, is an initiative aimed at transforming the textile and fashion industry towards sustainability.
Focus narrative
NEST invests in startups and innovative ideas that contribute to a sustainable textile industry. The initiative emphasizes cross-industry solutions, particularly where technology intersects with textiles. It seeks to support businesses that can offer new business models, materials, and processes that reduce environmental impact.
Value and support
NEST offers mentorship, workshops, and funding opportunities through its bootcamp programs, aimed at fostering innovation in the sustainable textile sector.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 1 weeks
- Format
- In Person
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- February 14, 2024
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
Alumni and track record
- Last recorded cohort
- May 31, 2023
Alumni context
NEST has supported numerous startups through its bootcamp programs, including: AB Cirkulero: Focuses on upcycling waste materials into new products. Recommended: Offers a platform for textile repairs. ReRobe: A retail tech company providing pre-loved fashion through an app and online store. MyShowroom: A digital sharing platform for clothing. Born Free: An upcycling brand for children's clothing.
Common questions
What to know about NestSweden
Upseed classifies NestSweden under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 29, 2026
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