History
2012
BrainLit is founded by Tord Wingren, who submits the first patent – the system patent – and becomes its first chairman of the board and CEO.
2013
Tord Wingren lectures at exhibitions and conferences on BrainLit’s vision for Biocentric lighting. Vinnova approves the company’s joint application with Lund University for ICT-lighting, which becomes the company’s first commercial project. BrainLit’s first patent is registered, in the United States.
2014
The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded for the invention of blue light diodes, which enables white LED light. BrainLit joins the Swedish Energy Agency in a project collaborating with a scientist team led by Thorbjörn Laike.
2015
BrainLit grows to five employees, and BrainLit’s Scientific Advisory Board is formed, with Klas Sjöberg named its chairman.
2016
A study showing significant improvements in the sleeping patterns of students who use Biocentric lighting is published at Lund University.
2017
The Nobel Prize in Physiology is awarded to the discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm. BrainLit’s project with Helsingborg (SWE) Hospital’s Neonatal Ward is announced. BrainLit secures its first large-scale order from one of Sweden’s leading property owners.
2018
BrainLit moves into a larger location and forms a Commercial Advisory Board.
2019
BrainLit secures an additional funding round to fund global expansion, hiring Niclas Olsson as CEO. A growing customer list includes national and international accounts with companies such as Sony and Swedbank. BrainLit opens its office in North America.
2020
A study is published by scientists at The Technical University of Denmark which proves a substantial improvement of students’ study results in mathematics when spending time in Biocentric lighting. Alven is launched as the world’s first free-standing Biocentric lighting solution.
2021
BrainLit announces the launch of UVen.
2022
BrainLit celebrates 10 years.
2023
Important news for the entire lighting industry when it is announced that ISO is working on launching an update of the indoor lighting standard 8995-1. Biocentric lighting does not only meet, but exceed the upcoming ISO standard recommendations.
2024
BrainLit announces partnership with Ecophon.
