On 26–27 May, Stockholmsmässan welcomed 770 young entrepreneurs and 229 UF companies to SM i Ung Företagsamhet 2026 – one of Sweden’s most important meeting places for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Over two days, upper secondary school students from across the country showcased their business ideas, competed in a range of categories and connected with representatives from business, politics and society. The event concluded with a spectacular gala dinner in Victoria Hall, where Rescan UF was named UF Company of the Year and Caforia UF received the Best Booth award.
Stockholmsmässan is a partner of Ung Företagsamhet and competition host for the Best Booth category. The award was presented by Mats Viker, CEO of Stockholmsmässan, during the gala dinner in Victoria Hall.
Best Booth 2026 – Caforia UF
The Best Booth competition recognises UF companies that successfully create an exhibition stand with a clear connection to their product or service. The booth and team should attract attention, strengthen the business concept and create an engaging visitor experience.
This year’s winner was Caforia UF from Lundellska skolan in Uppsala. The company is run by Julia Staudenmann, Stella Dackefors, Otto Bergström, Samuel Levén and Lukas Dellsand.
“It feels absolutely incredible. We invested a great deal of time in our booth. Our goal was to create a rustic atmosphere – we wanted visitors to feel as though they were stepping into a real barn. One of our favourite features was the table where visitors could follow the entire journey from raw grain to the finished product – the coffee of the future. Bringing home a gold medal to Lundellska skolan in Uppsala is an extraordinary feeling.”
“Building a booth is about creating an experience – and this year’s winner achieved exactly that. Through genuine craftsmanship, outstanding design and an impressive attention to detail, visitors are invited into a world where knowledge, ideas and the senses come together. The entire process is communicated clearly, while the vision behind the concept – reducing climate impact – remains both inspiring and compelling. And somewhere among all these impressions, we are reminded of what matters most: the small moments we share together. Congratulations to the winner of Best Booth 2026.”
The runners-up in the category were Nava UF from S:t Eriks Gymnasium in Stockholm, Events4u UF from Malung-Sälen Upper Secondary School in Dalarna and Mordnatt UF from Östra Reals Gymnasium in Stockholm.
UF Company of the Year 2026 – Rescan UF
This year’s UF Company of the Year award went to Rescan UF, founded by Elis Hallström, Daniel Flodström and Simon Svensson from Lindeskolan in Örebro.
“With a strong combination of innovation, sustainability and commercial viability, this year’s winner has identified a clear societal challenge and transformed it into a smart and scalable solution. Through customer focus, technical excellence and a strong sense of purpose, the company demonstrates what the future of entrepreneurship looks like – where profitability and social impact go hand in hand. The winner stands out through its commitment to sustainability, innovative mindset and ability to create value for both users and society. By simplifying waste sorting at recycling centres through an innovative device and accompanying software, the company serves as an inspiring example of how entrepreneurship can contribute to a more sustainable future. The UF Company of the Year 2026 is – Rescan UF.”
Rescan UF will go on to represent Sweden at Gen-E, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship festival and competition for young entrepreneurs.
Read more and see the full list of winners on the Ung Företagsamhet website.
