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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 prize for science in journalism

IVA's prize for science in journalism was awarded in the years 2015-2023 to reward a scientific approach in the media and excellent journalism in science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023

IVA’s 100 List

Between 2019 and 2024, IVA’s 100 List was published annually to shine a spotlight on cutting‑edge research with the potential to create real value — whether through commercialisation, new business and methods, or positive societal impact. In 2026, an enhanced and updated version of the list will be launched.

Research & Innovation
Published: 28 June 2023Last Updated: 28 June 2023

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.

Research & Innovation
Projects & programmes
Published: 31 May 2023Last Updated: 31 May 2023
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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.

Digitalisation
Projects & programmes
Published: 18 September 2024Last Updated: 18 September 2024

NTA Digital

Within NTA Digital, digital learning materials are developed for the school development program Science and Technology for All (NTA), which is aimed at students and teachers from pre-school to year nine.

Skills Supply
Digitalisation
Projects & programmes
Published: 29 June 2023Last Updated: 29 June 2023
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Digitalisation – an enabler of future welfare services

Digitalisation leads to fundamental changes and opens up new possibilities for how to design welfare services. To improve how services are delivered, politicians and other decision-makers need to raise their knowledge and awareness of digitalisation's opportunities and risks.

Digitalisation
Projects & programmes
Published: 29 June 2023Last Updated: 29 June 2023

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.

Skills Supply
Projects & programmes
Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023
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Prince Daniel's Fellowship

Prince Daniel's Fellowship is run by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) in collaboration with Honorary Chairman H.R.H. Prince Daniel, with the aim of inspiring more young people to see entrepreneurship as an alternative and dare to take the step to start their own business.

Entrepreneurship
Projects & programmes
Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023

Schools for Our Times

IVA project (2019-2024) aimed at promoting the development of Swedish schools so that they meet the long-term knowledge needs of students and society, and consolidate Sweden’s position as a knowledge nation.

Skills Supply
Projects & programmes
Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023

Distinctions

IVA believes in and works to promote humanity’s capacity to contribute positively to society through the engineering and economic sciences. By means of distinctions, awards, prizes and grants, we recognise and reward individual achievements that are of far-reaching significance.

Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023

Reports

IVA believes in humanity’s capacity to contribute positively to society through the engineering and economic sciences. Our contribution includes producing reports, knowledge bases and policy proposals within the relevant areas. All our reports are reviewed by experts.

Published: 27 June 2023Last Updated: 27 June 2023
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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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The Academy’s Divisions

IVA’s approximately 1,000 Swedish Fellows are divided into 12 Divisions. The Divisions monitor and work on current issues in their specific fields, not least by organising seminars and other activities.

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