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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe and East Asia’s Defense Industry

East Asia has entered the European defense market with a splash. South Korea has a multibillion euro deal with Poland, while it has also clinched agreements with Norway, Finland, Romania, and Spain. Japan has recently relaxed rules that will permit defense exports to Europe.

IVA’s Gold Medal 2026: Carolina Dybeck Happe

As Chief Financial Officer of some of the world's largest companies, Carolina Dybeck Happe has driven restructurings that have fundamentally changed those companies. She is awarded IVA's Gold Medal 2026 for bold, long-term leadership that combines financial discipline with strategic renewal.

IVA's President on small economies with big influence

At a recent lunch hosted jointly by IVA and His Royal Excellence Prince Daniel, Finnish President Alexander Stubb eloquently described how his country has built up strong positions in research, advanced technology, and digital infrastructure.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on AI’s impact on academic research

We often speak of how AI will transform or even replace professions, occupations and even entire industries. The full impact is yet to come, but one sector where AI is already shaking the foundations is academic research. 

IVA's President: Some thoughts on AI’s impact on academic research

We often speak of how AI will transform or even replace professions, occupations and even entire industries. The full impact is yet to come, but one sector where AI is already shaking the foundations is academic research. 

IVA’s Gold Medal 2026: Astrid Söderbergh Widding

Astrid Söderbergh Widding is awarded IVA's Gold Medal 2026 for her tireless defence of the freedom of research and the independence of universities.

Sweden risks missing out on the next green industry

The pursuit of green steel

Sweden wants to be the first in the world to produce fossil-free steel on a large scale, revolutionising the iron and steel industry, which today accounts for 7 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. But how well is Sweden placed against the global competition? We asked Anders Werme, Associate Professor of Production Technology with a focus on the mining and steel industry.