Swedish Futures
A vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035.
We need better overview, joint mobilisation, and a map that shows where Sweden stands and where we aim to be. The geopolitical situation is very concerning, the effects of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly apparent, and global competition is fierce – not least in terms of technological development. Sweden is an open economy that is dependent on the outside world in every sense. The global situation means Sweden needs a well-established, comprehensive and shared vision for the future.
Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger, President IVA
About Swedish Futures
IVA is launching “Swedish Futures” to develop an overarching vision for Sweden as a world-leading country of technology and innovation by 2035, with a focus on competitiveness, sustainability, and security.
The purpose is to answer the questions:
- Where are we today?
- Where are we headed?
- Where do we want to go?
The ambition is to establish a fast-paced and cohesive project that, in addition to IVA's 1,300 fellows, also includes broad engagement from various sectors of society: politics, business, academia, labor market partners, representatives from public sector and the non-profit sector.
Common to all parts of the project is a clear international perspective where Swedish strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks are contextualized in relation to developments globally, within the EU and at the Nordic level.
Swedish Futures is being implemented with financial support from a broad coalition of stakeholders.
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In-depth Studies
IVA is initiating some 20 in-depth analyses of various topics, such as energy supply, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, climate, new technologies, government finances, security and other issues of importance for Sweden.
In-depth Studies - learn moreVision Reports
During the course of the project, IVA will produce 3–4 vision reports, in which we will present shared views of megatrends and challenges, but above all formulate shared goals and directions for Sweden in key areas.
Vision reports - learn moreVisualization
IVA is developing a data infrastructure that enables the visualization of Sweden's strengths and weaknesses in terms of technology and innovation based on available data sources.
Visualization - learn more
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Contact
Joakim Appelquist
Academy Secretary and vice president
Telefon: +46 765 - 14 48 75
E-post: joakim.appelquist@iva.se
