+20 years of experience
We adapt our tools and efforts to the needs of the company to provide the best support, while setting requirements for the companies we work with. After 20+ years of experience, we know that all companies have to pass certain milestones and depending on the type of company and team structure, that journey can look a little different and take a different amount of time. For us, sustainability is part of growth and key to achieving long-term success.
We support startups to become profitable while being aware of the resources and potential for change that each startup holds.
300+
LEAD-coached startups
1374
Employees of the companies
2.5
Billions in turnover
Tools for success
LEAD works according to a clear business methodology and process in order to maintain a consistent quality and to include all aspects of company building; for us it is important to include different aspects to build sustainable and viable companies. LEAD is constantly working to improve and adjust our operations to meet the needs of our members. We actively work to be responsive and regularly receive feedback. Since our inception in 2002, we have worked with hundreds of startups and entrepreneurs and we know that we have the tools to create successful companies.
Gender equality
At LEAD, all employees have equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or background. Our Equal Opportunities Policy ensures that we actively work towards an inspiring and fair working environment. We strive to create a climate of candor and tolerance, where each individual is given the space to engage in respectful and stimulating dialogues. Such a healthy environment fosters creativity and enables us to grow together as an inclusive team.
Always on the company's side
LEAD is a not-for-profit company and our mission is to help companies succeed; we have no hidden agenda and always do what is best for our companies. LEAD never enters as a partner and we are therefore always on the side of the company.
Confidentiality
All data provided to LEAD relating to your idea stays with LEAD. We work under confidentiality and LEAD could never exist and continue to help more innovators succeed if we were not independent. We respect you and your ideas and look forward to learning more and sharing your thoughts and plans. If you want to know how we handle your data, read more in our privacy policy.
Annual report 2024
Want to know more about the activity?
Here you will find our Annual Report for 2024, updated annually in January. In addition to the core business, you will find information on various engagements and projects that LEAD is involved in to further strengthen the growth of LEAD companies.
You can read more in LEAD’s annual report summarizing 2024 here.
Owners & funders
LEAD – LiU Entrepreneurship and Development is part of Linköping University’s holding structure.
LEAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of LiU Holding AB and operates in Norrköping and Linköping with the mission to develop and accelerate innovative and scalable companies.
The LEAD Board consists of
- Per-Olof Bremer, Chairman of the Board and Vice President for Collaboration and Strategic Development at LiU
- Maria Karlsson, Director of Growth and Development at Norrköping Municipality
- Malin Ljung, Business Director at Linköping Municipality.
- Magnus Ahlström, VP Global Innovation SAAB