GoWest Nordic Venture Capital Forum 2026

28–29 Jan 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden

Johan Vaernholt

Head of Business Development

Ideon Science Park

Lund, Sweden

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Head of Business Development at Ideon Science Park in Lund- https://ideon.se/

My organisation

Ideon Science Park

Ideon Science Park

Incubator/Accelerator

Lund, Sweden

Through tailored incubator and scale-up programs, Ideon supports companies at every stage of their growth journey. The park provides access to strategic coaching, funding opportunities, partnerships, and an international network that helps startups and corporates alike to innovate with purpose and structure.
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About me

I’m driven by creating opportunities and sustainable growth — whether it’s guiding a new idea from concept to market or helping established companies scale and evolve. With extensive experience in business development, strategic leadership, and organizational growth, I currently lead Ideon Science Park’s business development efforts — where innovation meets structure.

My background as an officer in the Swedish Armed Forces has given me a strong foundation in leadership, planning, and decision-making under complex conditions — skills I apply daily in civilian settings.
I believe in clarity, trust, and a structured approach as the foundation for long-term success.

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Interests

  • Tech
  • deep tech
  • Dual Use
  • Defence
  • Space

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What services do you offer?

Business Development

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

14:30 - 15:15

The future of the Swedish Space industry

Location:Quality Hotel 11, Maskingatan 11, 417 64 GöteborgTrack:Breakout Session
  • Defense
  • Dual Use
  • Space

What’s next for Sweden’s space industry? This breakout session brings together leading voices from the Swedish space ecosystem to explore how Sweden can compete globally in space, defense, and dual-use markets.