Pre-study entrepreneurship

Pre-study farmer-owned biogas plant in Limmared

The project is a feasibility study that will investigate the possibilities of starting a local farmer-owned biogas plant in Limmared, with Agroväst as the project owner. The aim is to mobilize farmers and local companies to collaborate on ownership, substrate deliveries and financing. The feasibility study includes the development of a business plan, documentation for bank loans and the formation of a limited liability company or economic association. The result will be broad local ownership, a clear project structure and secured digestion residue and gas production that can contribute to sustainable energy transition, strengthened agriculture and local business.

The Cooking Lab, a feasibility study to establish a food studio in Sjuhärad

The Chef Lab has been granted micro-grant to investigate the possibilities of starting a food studio in Uddebo, Tranemo municipality. The feasibility study will map the needs and interests of chefs, develop a communication and marketing strategy and analyze the local issue in Väveriet. The vision is to lay the foundation for an innovative educational reform where theory meets practice, where chefs collaborate with dietitians, food scientists, farmers and environmental scientists to explore how facts can be translated into the cooking of the future. The goal is to strengthen Sjuhärad's expertise in sustainability, promote the local economy and public health and create a place for innovation and knowledge exchange.

24 H AI

The project 24 H AI has investigated how artificial intelligence can be used to reduce theft and increase profitability in unmanned grocery stores. Based on Lockryd's Livs in Svenljunga municipality, the feasibility study has been conducted in collaboration with the University of Borås. Students have analyzed the store's challenges and developed nine group projects with different solution proposals. Within the project, a thesis has also been completed and a first prototype for AI-based camera surveillance has been developed. The results have generated great interest both in the media and among industry players. The prototype will be presented to Almi with the ambition to further develop the solution. In the long term, the technology can contribute to safer and more profitable unmanned stores and thereby strengthen access to local services in rural areas.

The project in the media: 
STT 26-06-03: AI project to reduce shoplifting in unmanned stores
P4 Sjuhärad 26-06-09: Peter tired of the thefts – seeks help from AI in the hunt for shoplifters

Implementation of games about sustainability in high school

The company Enodios has, with the help of micro-funding, conducted a feasibility study to investigate how educational organizations can use so-called megagames – large-scale social simulations – as a pedagogical tool to promote learning about sustainable societal transformation. The feasibility study was conducted together with two schools – one in Varberg and one in Borås. The result was a model for how such games can be implemented in teaching to strengthen students' understanding of sustainable consumption and collaboration between different societal actors.

The MTB adventure to our medieval heritage

The project MTB Adventure to our medieval heritage has explored the possibility of creating cycling packages in Herrljunga, where MTB cycling is combined with visits to three medieval churches. The feasibility study has mapped interest, tested trails, and identified partners. The feasibility study has resulted in a 2-day cycling tour that is likely the first Swedish of its kind as Bicigrino, i.e., a pilgrimage route by bike.

Spinnrock – an innovation hub for the digital future of rural areas

H5 Förnyelsebyrå AB has conducted a feasibility study to investigate the possibilities of starting an innovation hub in the old weaving mill in Uddebo. The idea has been to create a meeting place where companies, municipalities, associations and other actors can explore new technologies such as AI, digital tools and open data. The feasibility study has consisted of workshops, study visits and dialogues with local actors. 

Pre-study: Climbing & skating rink in Väveriet

Uddebo is bubbling with ideas – and the association VÄV – Vi Är Väveriet wanted to explore the possibility of creating a completely new meeting place for movement and community in this preliminary study. Through study visits, dialogues and workshops, residents, especially children and young people, have been involved in investigating possibilities for a climbing and skating hall in Väveriet's main hall. As a result of fire safety restrictions, unforeseen obstacles were encountered, but despite this, a proposal for a movement area in another part of Väveriet was formed. Perhaps not what was originally intended, but an opportunity to think about it further. 

Food-bee-foodora in the countryside

The feasibility study aimed to investigate the possibilities of creating a local food delivery service in Svenljunga with inspiration from Foodora, where collaborations with local restaurants, young people and pensioners were intended to enable a customized delivery system for the countryside. The focus has been on investigating technical solutions and legal frameworks for a sustainable platform. The feasibility study showed that the work was more complex than was estimated in the application and the work will continue.

Pre-study Sexdrega movement and community

Sexdrega Sports Association has conducted a feasibility study for the construction of a new community center. The feasibility study has included technical elements such as HVAC design and other supporting documents needed to plan and finance the investment. The goal has been and has been achieved to create a well-founded decision-making basis that now makes it possible to take the next step – a modern, energy-efficient and accessible meeting place for the residents, associations and visitors of the area.

Allerth's Bakery

Through the feasibility study, Maggan Allerth has explored the possibilities of developing her sourdough bakery into a social and sustainable business where women in vulnerable life situations can receive job training and find a way back into working life. The feasibility study has included study visits, market research and the establishment of collaborations with actors such as the church, the Swedish Public Employment Service and local companies. The goal is to create a company based on circular economy and social inclusion – a bakery that combines ecological craftsmanship with social benefit

Market – gathering place for local food in Mark

In this feasibility study, Brors gård & text investigated and compiled a report on the conditions for selling locally produced food in Mark. A large number of producers participated and shared their input and experiences. The hope is that the feasibility study will provide answers to how a place where everything from vegetables and meat to dairy products and honey can be offered, and at the same time become a meeting place for those who value sustainable and local food.

Local dairy

Stigared's farm has the ambition to grow and become a full-time business. Today, the farm keeps red-haired and goat-like goats, and in addition, forestry is carried out. For some time now, the aim has been to operate a small-scale butchery and dairy with an associated farm shop. However, to get started, extensive structural changes are likely to be required – this feasibility study financed a consultation to find out what the conditions are.

Small-scale and artisanal vegetable processing

The small farm in Uddebo has been growing vegetables for sale since 2016. The vegetables are sold directly to customers as subscriptions, in a farm shop and to local restaurants. The company now aims to develop the business with a focus on processing and course activities. To have a solid foundation to stand on, they have, among other things, investigated the market for new products through a survey, participated in the fair during the Swedish Food Crafts Championship in Åhaga and conducted a study visit to Uddebo Musteri.

Mark's discount booklet

Is there demand for discount booklets in Mark? The idea is that a possible future discount booklet, with offers from local companies, will be sold by school classes and associations. It would be a positive investment for both entrepreneurs who can get increased sales, private individuals who can take advantage of offers and school classes/associations who can earn a little money for the treasury. But is there demand? Within the framework of this feasibility study, this has begun to be investigated. The Leader support has financed the production of presentation material and a CRM system to facilitate the implementation of a market survey.

Go and understand

Inspire and Aspire is the company that has offered translation services and teaching in business English for several years. In this project, Sarah Kristoffersen, who is behind the company, has streamlined the business idea and focused on one-to-one coaching rather than group teaching. New as a result of the project is the offer of ”Walk and talk”. This involves a combination of walking, developing linguistic skills and taking part in beautiful places in Sjuhärad. Within the framework of the project, Sarah has worked with marketing, tested the business idea and sought collaborations with other parties.

Preparation kitchen, People's House

Folkets Hus in Ulricehamn offers various different events, performances, conferences and lectures. Often some form of food is requested in connection with these, but currently there is only the possibility of preparing simple coffee. In this feasibility study, the association carried out a study visit and developed a basis for a preparation kitchen with associated product intake.

Curious blue

Is it possible to grow organic vetch and sedge in Sjuhärad to extract its sought-after blue pigment? Hillevi and Martin Skoglund have found out in this preliminary study and the answer was a resounding ”yes”! In the preliminary study, an extensive study was made of the cultivation requirements for these two plant varieties, a test cultivation was built up and a market survey was carried out. The preliminary study was then concluded with an evaluation of the results to assess the possibilities for expansion.

Nature-friendly senior living

Framtid Bredared is a non-profit association that, together with associations, companies, communities and local residents, works to develop Bredared. Now the focus is on attractive senior housing and the vision is housing in harmony with nature and a place for personal development and community.

Within the framework of this feasibility study, the association has produced presentation material that will form the basis for discussions with the City of Borås regarding land allocation and prior approval.

New language

An inner transformation, characterized by security and curiosity, is needed to be able to meet and develop the outer transformation. This was the starting point in this preliminary study, where movement forms such as Authentic Movement, Butoh, and ecosomatics were combined. The preliminary study aimed to establish contacts with folk high schools and associations that in various ways have an interest in inner and outer transformation. With these contacts as a basis, the goal is to form a concept for offering workshops, courses and packages based on specific requests.

Court center

Guldhov International AB is a company in the horse industry that offers courses and webinars within the horse's hooves at the same time as the company develops the 3D-printed horseshoe of the future without nails, glue and clamping devices. Within the framework of this feasibility study, the possibilities of moving the business's production and complementary services to the municipality of Mark have been investigated. This has included developing drawings for a production building, identifying financiers and conducting study visits to gain insight into suitable logistics and what buildings for efficient horse keeping and production might look like.

The project in the media
Borås newspaper November 13, 2022 (For subscribers only)