SIA — Incubator Platform for Science Park Skövde
Comprehensive management system for Science Park Skövde's startup program — from application to exit, managing over 200 startups.
Overview
SIA (Science Park Skövde Incubator Application) is a comprehensive management system built to streamline the operations of Science Park Skövde's startup program. The system manages over 200 startups, tracking their journey from application through various phases to successful exit.
The project started in 2020 and is still in active development with continuous improvements.
What the system does
- Application Portal — Public-facing 7-step wizard with bilingual support (Swedish/English), file uploads, and team management
- Company Lifecycle — Track startups through Formation, Business, and Exit phases
- Coach Management — Assign and track business coach hours and interactions
- Financial Tracking — Revenue reporting, investment tracking, and verification management
- Communication Hub — Notifications, push messages, and CEO briefs
- Company Showcase — Public display for TV screens with auto-rotating presentations and real-time statistics
- Document Drive — 2GB cloud storage per company
- Data Analytics — Real-time dashboards and comprehensive reporting
Technical choices
The system is built as a pure SPA + API architecture with complete separation of frontend and backend:
- Passwordless Authentication — Magic link-based login for simple and secure access
- Real-time Updates — SignalR for live notifications and instant updates
- Type Safety — Full TypeScript coverage with auto-generated API client
- Mobile First — Responsive design optimized for all devices
The Platform
Tech stack
Frontend: Vue 3.5, TypeScript, PrimeVue, Tailwind CSS, Pinia, Vite, SignalR, Chart.js
Backend: ASP.NET Core 9.0, C#, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, SignalR, Serilog