Getting started

Program

Join a startup

LEAD startups are often looking for driven people who want to help shape the future. At our companies, you'll have the chance to work in an innovative and energetic environment, alongside teams that are passionate about creating real change.

Venture Arena Our entrepreneurship programs

Entrepreneurial programs

LEAD offers two different entrepreneurial programs where you have the opportunity to work with early business ideas. Many of the ideas come from researchers at Linköping University.

Entrepreneurs in residence trainee program

Do you want to develop as a leader, build successful companies and work on ideas that can change the world? Take the chance and apply to LEAD’s trainee program!

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SummerMatch

The Summer Match is a program, created for both researchers and students, where ideas originating from research at Linköping University are developed into marketable products and services.

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Join our talent pool

Would you like to contribute your time and expertise—and be part of an exciting journey? Sign up for our talent pool and we’ll keep you updated on relevant events and opportunities in Östergötland’s startup scene.

Questions? Contact our Talent & Community Manager, Leymuun Farah.

Venture Arena

Venture Arena is an annual matchmaking event where our companies pitch on stage and tell us what skills they are looking for for their team. The event is held every fall and Östergötland’s obvious matching arena for future growth companies looking for key people.

Venture Arena 2026 will take place on November 5.

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