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IVA’s Business Executives Council

The Business Executives Council roots IVA in the business community, making it an essential part of the Academy. The members make a strong contribution to the work of the Academy, and have considerable scope to influence issues in areas such as business, education and research policy.

Published: 12 June 2023Last Updated: 12 June 2023

About IVA

IVA has approximately 1,300 elected Swedish and international Fellows, along with 250 member companies on the Business Executives Council. We bring together leading engineers, economists, researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders in business and the public sector, who contribute generously to IVA’s operations through their intellectual capital and their engagement. IVA’s patron is HM The King.

Published: 12 June 2023Last Updated: 12 June 2023

Interested in the Business Executives Council?

Being a member of the Business Executives Council puts you at the heart of IVA’s network which, in addition to around 250 company representatives at executive level, comprises close to 1,300 Swedish and international Fellows of IVA.

Published: 12 June 2023Last Updated: 12 June 2023

IVA’s Student Council

The Student Council is a meeting place for socially engaged engineering and economics students who want to help develop ideas for Sweden’s future, by taking part in IVA’s discussions and work.

Published: 12 June 2023Last Updated: 12 June 2023

Security in a Changing World

How can we foster hope and confidence in Sweden and our future, despite living in uncertain times marked by major and rapid changes? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 - by Jens Henriksson, Fellow of IVA, Division of Economics.

Swedish Futures
Essay
Published: 23 February 2026Last Updated: 20 February 2026
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A Shared Vision of the Future

How can conflicting forces and interests be reconciled - and how can we chart a course toward a rational and secure society? Essay written for IVA as part of Swedish Futures - a vision for Sweden as a country of technology and innovation by 2035 by Professor Mats Benner, Lund University and Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger, President of IVA.

Swedish Futures
Essay
Published: 13 January 2026Last Updated: 13 January 2026
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Vision Reports

One of the core pillars of the work within Swedish Futures will result in a number of overarching 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.

Swedish Futures
Published: 27 January 2026Last Updated: 27 January 2026
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Essays

How can a small nation like Sweden assert itself in a future shaped by ultrafast technological development, an accelerating climate crisis, and geopolitical tensions? Meeting the necessary systemic transformations requires the ability to imagine a desirable future — and the strength and courage to act in order to reach it. This collection presents essays by some of Sweden’s leading thinkers on the challenges, opportunities, and choices that may prove decisive for our future prosperity, our democracy, and our security.

Swedish Futures
Published: 13 January 2026Last Updated: 13 January 2026
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Security, Defence and Preparedness

How do we equip Sweden and build capacity for crisis and war? Thematic in-depth study within the framework of the vision project Swedish Futures, which addresses issues linked to dual use, defence innovation, resilient digital infrastructure and supply.

Swedish Futures
Published: 27 January 2026Last Updated: 25 February 2026
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Visualization

One of the core pillars of the work within the vision project Swedish Futures is to develop a data infrastructure that enables the visualization of Sweden's strengths and weaknesses in terms of technology and innovation based on available data sources.

Swedish Futures
Published: 27 January 2026Last Updated: 27 January 2026
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IVA's privacy policy

Royal. The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) uses personal data in its day-to-day operations. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we process, how and why it is processed, and how we protect your rights and fulfil our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 24 April 2025

How are Swedish companies coping with record inflation and war?

The world is in a turbulent economic situation. In Sweden, inflation is at its highest in over 30 years. Central banks are raising their interest rates, while war and conflicts are interrupting the supply of critical input goods for industry. We are in a situation that may affect Swedish companies in many ways for a long time to come, says Annika Winsth, Chief Economist at Nordea and Fellow of IVA.

Building & Construction
Spotlight articles
Published: 22 August 2022Last Updated: 28 June 2023

Newsroom

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) gathers competence and experience from approximately 1,300 elected academy fellows and 250 companies. IVA's press officer will gladly help you as a journalist to find the right person and information about IVA's various activities.

Published: 01 June 2023Last Updated: 01 June 2023

"Research2Business is concrete evidence of IVA’s relevance"

Research utilisation and collaboration are part of Luleå University of Technology’s DNA. That’s why IVA’s Research2Business project fits the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, like a glove.

Research & Innovation
Articles
Published: 22 February 2021Last Updated: 29 June 2023

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Capitalism, sustainability, and democracy

The war in the Middle East, the growing influence of the United States, and Europe's shrinking significance point toward a new geopolitical reality: the rules-based world order is over. Deep systemic changes are now required if Europe is to assert itself in the new world order.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
Published: 10 March 2026Last Updated: 10 March 2026
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IVA's President: Some thoughts on a Swedish Minister for Technology

Arguably, a country’s administrative model need not have a large impact on outcomes, but in this critical time of global tech competition, perhaps a designated Committee or Minister for Technology could be of advantage for Sweden.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
Published: 02 December 2025Last Updated: 02 December 2025
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IVA strengthens its ranks with new Fellows

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has elected 39 new Fellows, comprising distinguished engineers, economists, researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders from both the private and public sectors. Each brings valuable expertise that will further reinforce the Academy’s work. Here is the full list of new Fellows.

Articles
Published: 02 December 2025Last Updated: 02 December 2025
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IVA's List for Research Impact

We are now seeking candidates for IVA's List for Research Impact. The IVA List highlights current research projects within the field of engineering sciences, conducted at Swedish universities and research institutes, that show a clear ambition to be commercialised. The research should be ready to generate impact within the foreseeable future. The application period is open from 4 February to 20 February 2026.

Research & Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Articles
Published: 04 February 2026Last Updated: 19 February 2026
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IVA's President: Some thoughts on Sweden's position in AI

In 2026, the government will present a new AI strategy and has announced investments of SEK 479 million for AI and data. I hope this will help drive a serious upturn in Swedish AI investments in 2026.

Swedish Futures
Words from the President
Published: 13 January 2026Last Updated: 14 January 2026
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A Tribute to the Memory of Victor & Erna Hasselblad

The images of man's first steps on the moon in 1969 are among the most iconic in the history of photography. The moment was immortalized with a "Hasselblad", a Swedish technical innovation whose name subsequently became more or less synonymous with the concept of the world's best camera.

Articles
Published: 03 November 2023Last Updated: 07 November 2023