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Gimme shelter - democratizing architecture

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Coordinator gimme shelter solutions AB
Funding from Vinnova SEK 300 000
Project duration October 2019 - May 2020
Status Completed
Venture Innovative Startups
Call Innovative Startups step 1 autumn 2019

Important results from the project

gimme shelter has developed a concept that helps people start living today with a small budget and expand their home over time. The housing solution consists of a number of sustainable modules that, similar to Lego, can be combined together. The goal of the project has been to better market gimme shelter to attract customers, partners and financiers. All activities have been carried out in accordance with the set objective.

Expected long term effects

In the project, a demo house has been designed and started to be manufactured. The project has generated greater trust from potential customers, investors and partners. The result of the project is that sales could begin.

Approach and implementation

The development of the prototype together with the necessary consultants has also improved the technical properties of the product. The project has therefore led to increased trust. The result of the trust is a commencement of sales with the possibility of expansion, which is valuable for future investments and collaborations. Vinnova´s grant has been crucial to the success of the project.

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Last updated 29 May 2020

Reference number 2019-04201