Acosense was selected one of two runner-ups in the prestigious contest Swedish Cleantech Business Award. Minister of Energy, Anna-Karin Hatt was present to announce the winner. The competition was organized for the seventh consecutive year by the Swedish Energy Agency and was held March 14 at the Swedish Congress and Exhibition Centre in Gothenburg during the event Nordic Energy Outlook.

- It is important to highlight the new innovations and businesses that have the potential to be really successful and which also contributes to the bridging of the energy system and reduces climate impact. It is one of the reasons why we are organizing this competition

Joachim Jämttjärn, Swedish Energy Agency

The jury consists of venture capitalists and investors in technology-based companies. Criteria which the jury looks at when rating companies is the performance of the presentation, the team, the benefits of the product and its market potential.

- We are very pleased and proud to be recognized in this context. It is a recognition that we can offer something that is beneficial for our customers who will gain a better economy and improve the environment. - Linnéa Lindau, CEO, Acosense AB

In the prize ceremony the Minister of Energy, Anna-Karin Hatt, shared her views how important efforts are to highlight the next generation of growth companies in the energy sector.

- I see environmental technologies not only as a sector of the future for Sweden, where we create tomorrow’s export business, jobs and growth, but it’s also a way to contribute to sustainable development both domestically and globally. - Anna-Karin Hatt, Minister of Energy

Acosense shared its second place with Heliospectra that develops lighting for greenhouses. Winner of the competition was Tomologic, offering an optimized cutting process for manufacturing industries.