From paperwork to AI solution

From paperwork to AI solution - the medical student's idea was a success

"When Leapscribe was still in its very early stages, I pitched the idea to the incubator Uminova Innovation, but because I had a connection to the university, I was put in touch with the Innovation Office at Umeå University instead, and business developer Christopher Frisk," says Edvin Tidevall, who now works at Cambio, the company that bought his business.

The business coach became an important sounding board

"When we entered the Innovation Office, there was no finished product - Leapscribe was still in its infancy. The support was largely about general issues relating to business and entrepreneurship, but also about regulatory issues, which was crucial for us before we could start working with customers. Our business coach became an important sounding board and helped us deal with the many challenges that arise when you are new to entrepreneurship. That support was very valuable."

The idea, which Edvin Tidevall received help to turn into a company, is an AI assistant that automatically generates medical records during patient consultations. This frees up a lot of time and simplifies things for healthcare staff without compromising patient safety and integrity. The idea and the company were so successful that it was sold to Cambio last summer, where Edvin Tidevall is now working on developing and implementing the system.

What message would you like to convey to other students or colleagues at Umeå University who have an idea?

"Dare to try. Starting a business is a challenge, but it is also a fantastic education in itself. You learn an incredible amount along the way. There is good support available through the Innovation Office - both for validating your idea and for finding the right team. So don't hesitate, take your idea to the Innovation Office and give it a try!"