What is Stargrind?

Stargrind is a non-profit initiative, started by Uppsala University students & alumni to democratize success, by furthering tech-entrepreneurship in Uppsala and Sweden.

We created Stargrind to:

  • Increase the number of tech-entrepreneurs & digital talents in Uppsala & Sweden
  • Empower young people to impact the UN SDGs' & society with tech & entrepreneurship
  • Democratize success by increase access to- & visibility of Uppsala's tech- & entrepreneurship ecosystem 
  • Meet an increasing demand in IT & tech skills from industry & jobbmarket
  • Accelerate integration & talent attraction in- & to Uppsala
  • Contribute to Uppsala & Sweden's internationalisation & global competitiveness 

At Stargrind, we also focus on:


  • Extracurricular tech-entrepreneurship & programming training


  • Professional development, business training & programming education


  • Workshops- & lectures with top tech-entrepreneurs & influencers


Stargrind Team

Juan Carlos Mauritz
Project Manager

Waad Fadul
Programme Manager

Ahmed Elshaikh
Tech Manager

Reza Akbari

Community Manager

Lina Sors Emilsson
Innovation Manager

Daniel Larsson

Marketing Manager

FUTURE PROOF UPPSALA & SWEDEN

WITH MORE TECH-ENTREPRENEURS