Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are the drivers of progress towards the businesses of the future. IVA inspires and creates the conditions for more people to become entrepreneurs.

Research and Innovation

Research and innovation are key to competitiveness and prosperity – and require collaboration between the worlds of academia and business. Successful collaborations on research results that lead to innovations and business development strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness and contribute to positive social development.

Building and Construction

In the field of building and construction, IVA applies a broad perspective and systems thinking to subjects such as the cities of the future and sustainable construction.

A meeting place for Sweden’s future

IVA seminars and events

IVA arranges seminars and other events, which in most cases are free of charge and open to everyone. In many cases, you can choose to participate on site or remotely via streaming - live or afterwards. Most events are held in Swedish.

Research Excellence, Industrial Strategy and International Collaboration - Top Scientist Lecture on Semiconductors

Seminar: OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025

Global Foresight in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

IVA North Seminar in Kiruna: Space and AI

IVA's Annual Meeting Festivities

Magnets for a Sustainable World

Science & Society Forum 2024

Meet AI Researcher, Professor Yoshua Bengio

IVA's Annual Meeting 2024

How to bring a country back from economic collapse – the Zimbabwe experience

6G and Future Wireless Systems

What are the benefits of using 6G and what strategies do we need to consider when launching the technologies? This Inter-Academy seminar brings leaders and academics from Sweden and the US to discuss the need of international collaboration. 

European life science competetiveness: Why IP is fundamental

On the occurrence of the EU presidency, we place the spotlight on suggested EU-legislations affecting IP-rights in the life science industry. With examples from the Swedish life science arena, we show the importance of IP-protection in the journey from academic research to products and therapies for patients.

Resilient Digital Infrastructure

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to Sweden's digital infrastructure being able to measure up to the most advanced countries in the world in terms of capacity, quality and security. The project brings together different perspectives to come up with concrete and feasible proposals for action that strengthen the resilience of the digital infrastructure.

The Industrial Research Council

The Industrial Research Council gives young leaders in research, development and innovation the opportunity to develop their knowledge and leadership, as well as stimulating ideas that are strategically important for the future of Swedish industry. Nominations for the 2027 admissions will open in spring 2026.

Junior Academy

The Junior Academy is an international science programme aimed at young people aged 13 to 17 who want to contribute to a better world and enjoy extra challenges outside of school hours.