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IVA's List for Research Impact 2026

IVA’s List for Research Impact works to strengthen Sweden’s ability to translate academic research in the technical sciences into innovation, societal benefit and competitiveness. The research projects highlighted should have significant potential to contribute to solutions for key societal challenges through commercialisation, new businesses and practical application. The selection is made by a committee comprising representatives from academia, industry and the public sector.

2026

IVA's List for Research Impact

Turning DNA Into Biodiversity Intelligence"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Turning DNA Into Biodiversity Intelligence

Biodiversity loss is a major challenge, yet measuring ecosystem impact remains slow and difficult to scale. We leverage cutting-edge DNA analysis to turn DNA traces from water, soil and air into accurate actionable biodiversity insights.

Turning DNA Into Biodiversity Intelligence

Biodiversity loss is a major challenge, yet measuring ecosystem impact remains slow and difficult to scale. We leverage cutting-edge DNA analysis to turn DNA traces from water, soil and air into accurate actionable biodiversity insights.

Human tissues on a chip: smarter drug development"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Human tissues on a chip: smarter drug development

9 out of 10 new drugs fail in clinical trials because animal tests cannot predict human responses. We grow human tissues such as liver, pancreas, and intestine on a chip, creating AI-operated miniature human systems to test new medicines.

Human tissues on a chip: smarter drug development

9 out of 10 new drugs fail in clinical trials because animal tests cannot predict human responses. We grow human tissues such as liver, pancreas, and intestine on a chip, creating AI-operated miniature human systems to test new medicines.

Imaging blood pressure changes throughout the body Imaging blood pressure changes throughout the body"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Imaging blood pressure changes throughout the body

Many cardiovascular diseases are preceded by local blood pressure changes, but assessing these is hard. Our innovation combines MRI with AI-analysis to measure pressure variations across the whole body – a radical shift in cardiovascular care.

Imaging blood pressure changes throughout the body

Many cardiovascular diseases are preceded by local blood pressure changes, but assessing these is hard. Our innovation combines MRI with AI-analysis to measure pressure variations across the whole body – a radical shift in cardiovascular care.

BatScan: Battery Health Reports for Used EVs"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

BatScan: Battery Health Reports for Used EVs

Uncertainty about battery health is one of the biggest barriers in the used EV market. BatScan provides a fast and brand-independent battery health report through a mobile app, helping dealers, buyers and insurers make better decisions.

BatScan: Battery Health Reports for Used EVs

Uncertainty about battery health is one of the biggest barriers in the used EV market. BatScan provides a fast and brand-independent battery health report through a mobile app, helping dealers, buyers and insurers make better decisions.

Seeing the Invisible: Alkali Detection in Industry"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Seeing the Invisible: Alkali Detection in Industry

Alkali metals are difficult-to-measure substances that occur in small amounts but cause major industrial problems. By making them visible in real time, our research enables more stable operation, efficient climate technology and lower resource use.

Seeing the Invisible: Alkali Detection in Industry

Alkali metals are difficult-to-measure substances that occur in small amounts but cause major industrial problems. By making them visible in real time, our research enables more stable operation, efficient climate technology and lower resource use.

BrainFlow: currents that treat and wash the brain"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

BrainFlow: currents that treat and wash the brain

Brain fluid failure causes swelling after stroke and trauma, while impaired protein clearance is linked to Alzheimer's. BrainFlow applies electroosmosis -  discovered by Helmholtz in 1879 - in a new way: reducing swelling and clearing brain waste. 

BrainFlow: currents that treat and wash the brain

Brain fluid failure causes swelling after stroke and trauma, while impaired protein clearance is linked to Alzheimer's. BrainFlow applies electroosmosis -  discovered by Helmholtz in 1879 - in a new way: reducing swelling and clearing brain waste. 

Bioactive-enriched plant foods via biotechnology"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Bioactive-enriched plant foods via biotechnology

Plant-based ingredients are increasingly strategic for the food industry, yet many have untapped health potential. This research uses safe biotechnology to enrich foods with bioactive molecules such as GABA.

Bioactive-enriched plant foods via biotechnology

Plant-based ingredients are increasingly strategic for the food industry, yet many have untapped health potential. This research uses safe biotechnology to enrich foods with bioactive molecules such as GABA.

Sustainable Farming of Shrimp and Fish in Umeå"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Sustainable Farming of Shrimp and Fish in Umeå

Local production of fish and shrimp in Umeå reduces climate emissions and create a resilient food system. Through multitrophic aquaculture, where waste from one species become nutrients for another, a circular resource-efficient system is created

Sustainable Farming of Shrimp and Fish in Umeå

Local production of fish and shrimp in Umeå reduces climate emissions and create a resilient food system. Through multitrophic aquaculture, where waste from one species become nutrients for another, a circular resource-efficient system is created

AI saliva Test for Early Gum Disease Detection"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

AI saliva Test for Early Gum Disease Detection

Around 40% of adults have periodontitis, but existing chairside options only confirm damage already done. We are building the first chairside platform that uses a multi-sensor array and AI to read saliva, designed to flag early risk in minutes.

AI saliva Test for Early Gum Disease Detection

Around 40% of adults have periodontitis, but existing chairside options only confirm damage already done. We are building the first chairside platform that uses a multi-sensor array and AI to read saliva, designed to flag early risk in minutes.

Sound speed gives ultrasound new insight"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Sound speed gives ultrasound new insight

Ultrasound is already used across healthcare, but it does not always provide enough information for confident decisions. Our approach uses sound-speed imaging to extract added insight into tissue properties from the same ultrasonic waves.

Sound speed gives ultrasound new insight

Ultrasound is already used across healthcare, but it does not always provide enough information for confident decisions. Our approach uses sound-speed imaging to extract added insight into tissue properties from the same ultrasonic waves.

Agile pharmaceutical production by 3D printing"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Agile pharmaceutical production by 3D printing

Our 3D printing platform offers flexible, ultra-fast, sustainable, and cost-effective production of pharmaceuticals accelerating the path from concept to clinical use. We provide patients faster access to customized medicines with optimized doses.

Agile pharmaceutical production by 3D printing

Our 3D printing platform offers flexible, ultra-fast, sustainable, and cost-effective production of pharmaceuticals accelerating the path from concept to clinical use. We provide patients faster access to customized medicines with optimized doses.

RNA spray against potato late blight"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

RNA spray against potato late blight

Potato late blight costs European agriculture more than five billion euros each year and requires repeated fungicide applications. We have developed an RNA-based spray that suppresses the disease while reducing dependence on conventional fungicides.

RNA spray against potato late blight

Potato late blight costs European agriculture more than five billion euros each year and requires repeated fungicide applications. We have developed an RNA-based spray that suppresses the disease while reducing dependence on conventional fungicides.

Implants working together for pain and paralysis"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Implants working together for pain and paralysis

Implanted devices treat chronic pain and spinal cord injury, but they still work in isolation. Our communication technology enables real‑time data exchange between implants, opening the door to more precise, adaptive, and responsive therapy. 

Implants working together for pain and paralysis

Implanted devices treat chronic pain and spinal cord injury, but they still work in isolation. Our communication technology enables real‑time data exchange between implants, opening the door to more precise, adaptive, and responsive therapy. 

Earlier detection of antibiotic heteroresistance Earlier detection of antibiotic heteroresistance"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Earlier detection of antibiotic heteroresistance

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world’s biggest health threats, estimated to cause 2 million deaths per year by 2050 if left unchecked. To combat this global crisis, we need improved diagnostics to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. 

Earlier detection of antibiotic heteroresistance

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world’s biggest health threats, estimated to cause 2 million deaths per year by 2050 if left unchecked. To combat this global crisis, we need improved diagnostics to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. 

Next-Generation Enzymes for CO₂ Capture"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Next-Generation Enzymes for CO₂ Capture

BioCaptureX develops ultra-stable enzymes that accelerate industrial CO₂ capture, reducing energy use and equipment size. Our technology enables faster, more cost-efficient carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate industries.

Next-Generation Enzymes for CO₂ Capture

BioCaptureX develops ultra-stable enzymes that accelerate industrial CO₂ capture, reducing energy use and equipment size. Our technology enables faster, more cost-efficient carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate industries.

AI that helps railways reduce delays"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

AI that helps railways reduce delays

Railway disruptions are costly, difficult to manage and often made worse by late or incomplete information. RailEye uses sensors and AI to analyse events on the railway in real time, giving operators faster insight when every minute matters 

AI that helps railways reduce delays

Railway disruptions are costly, difficult to manage and often made worse by late or incomplete information. RailEye uses sensors and AI to analyse events on the railway in real time, giving operators faster insight when every minute matters 

New Technology for Smarter Timber Drying"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

New Technology for Smarter Timber Drying

Timber drying is one of the most quality-critical and energy-intensive processes in sawmills. With better real-time information about timber moisture content, sawmills can reduce over-drying, save energy, and achieve more consistent product quality.

New Technology for Smarter Timber Drying

Timber drying is one of the most quality-critical and energy-intensive processes in sawmills. With better real-time information about timber moisture content, sawmills can reduce over-drying, save energy, and achieve more consistent product quality.

Sensor for smarter wastewater treatment Sensor for smarter wastewater treatment"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Sensor for smarter wastewater treatment

Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen cause eutrophication, and new EU regulations increase the need for efficient treatment and recovery. We develop a real-time sensor enabling smarter, more resource-efficient control of biological processes.

Sensor for smarter wastewater treatment

Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen cause eutrophication, and new EU regulations increase the need for efficient treatment and recovery. We develop a real-time sensor enabling smarter, more resource-efficient control of biological processes.

Resource-efficient fracture care in crisis and war"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Resource-efficient fracture care in crisis and war

Early stabilization of severe fractures is crucial to reduce pain, blood loss and healthcare burden. Our technology minimizes clinical demands in emergency care, conflict and disaster. It also enables robot-assisted surgery and telemedicine.

Resource-efficient fracture care in crisis and war

Early stabilization of severe fractures is crucial to reduce pain, blood loss and healthcare burden. Our technology minimizes clinical demands in emergency care, conflict and disaster. It also enables robot-assisted surgery and telemedicine.

PROVIDENT: Reliable Connected Industrial Vehicles"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

PROVIDENT: Reliable Connected Industrial Vehicles

Connected vehicles require safe and predictable communication, but existing approaches fall short. PROVIDENT delivers techniques, a commercialized toolchain and prototypes that ensure reliability, enabling safer operation and efficient automation.

PROVIDENT: Reliable Connected Industrial Vehicles

Connected vehicles require safe and predictable communication, but existing approaches fall short. PROVIDENT delivers techniques, a commercialized toolchain and prototypes that ensure reliability, enabling safer operation and efficient automation.

One man’s waste… Turning mine waste into value One man’s waste… Turning mine waste into value"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

One man’s waste… Turning mine waste into value

Magnesite waste is a pollutant that contains significant magnesium. Our technology transforms this waste into industrial products that augment the manufacturing product, creates new value streams, reduces pollution, and extends the life of the mine.

One man’s waste… Turning mine waste into value

Magnesite waste is a pollutant that contains significant magnesium. Our technology transforms this waste into industrial products that augment the manufacturing product, creates new value streams, reduces pollution, and extends the life of the mine.

PhotoPhlox: Light-Activated Healing Patches PhotoPhlox: Light-Activated Healing Patches"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

PhotoPhlox: Light-Activated Healing Patches

Infected wounds can be hard to heal when bacteria resist antibiotics. PhotPhlox is a drug-free patch activated by visible light. It disinfects wounds when needed, helping healing while reducing antibiotic use.

PhotoPhlox: Light-Activated Healing Patches

Infected wounds can be hard to heal when bacteria resist antibiotics. PhotPhlox is a drug-free patch activated by visible light. It disinfects wounds when needed, helping healing while reducing antibiotic use.

Making carbon capture practical Making carbon capture practical"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Making carbon capture practical

Many industrial plants need to cut CO₂ emissions, but today’s carbon capture systems are often too large, costly and hard to retrofit. Our modular spray-based technology offers a smaller, more flexible route to capture CO₂ from existing gas streams.

Making carbon capture practical

Many industrial plants need to cut CO₂ emissions, but today’s carbon capture systems are often too large, costly and hard to retrofit. Our modular spray-based technology offers a smaller, more flexible route to capture CO₂ from existing gas streams.

Paint, skincare & pharma – cicada inspired protection Paint, skincare & pharma – cicada inspired protection"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Paint, skincare & pharma – cicada inspired protection

Paint, personal care, and pharmaceutical manufacturing all rely on chemical preservatives to prevent bacterial growth. XCIDA is rooted in research in materials and production technology and offers a sustainable, nature-inspired alternative. 

Paint, skincare & pharma – cicada inspired protection

Paint, personal care, and pharmaceutical manufacturing all rely on chemical preservatives to prevent bacterial growth. XCIDA is rooted in research in materials and production technology and offers a sustainable, nature-inspired alternative. 

Hydrogen Fuel Cell system for Nordic Drones Hydrogen Fuel Cell system for Nordic Drones"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Hydrogen Fuel Cell system for Nordic Drones

Drones cannot fly far enough due to battery limitations, keeping critical missions out of reach. This project develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that triples flight time and operates reliably in harsh Nordic conditions, unlocking new applications

Hydrogen Fuel Cell system for Nordic Drones

Drones cannot fly far enough due to battery limitations, keeping critical missions out of reach. This project develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that triples flight time and operates reliably in harsh Nordic conditions, unlocking new applications

Contactless breathing monitoring for better rehab Contactless breathing monitoring for better rehab"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Contactless breathing monitoring for better rehab

We are developing a portable and cost-effective solution that measures breathing movements contactlessly across the chest and abdomen, providing healthcare professionals with more detailed information to support individualized treatment.

Contactless breathing monitoring for better rehab

We are developing a portable and cost-effective solution that measures breathing movements contactlessly across the chest and abdomen, providing healthcare professionals with more detailed information to support individualized treatment.

Bacteria and AI – new tools for solving crimes Bacteria and AI – new tools for solving crimes"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Bacteria and AI – new tools for solving crimes

Criminals may hide their fingerprints and DNA, but they cannot avoid leaving invisible biological traces behind. I turn traces from objects, people, and places into intelligence that helps police reconstruct crime scenes and solve cases faster. 

Bacteria and AI – new tools for solving crimes

Criminals may hide their fingerprints and DNA, but they cannot avoid leaving invisible biological traces behind. I turn traces from objects, people, and places into intelligence that helps police reconstruct crime scenes and solve cases faster. 

Future rice – more food with less climate impact Future rice – more food with less climate impact"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Future rice – more food with less climate impact

We are developing the next generation of rice — varieties that combine higher yields with up to 70% lower methane emissions. The result is a scalable solution for sustainable food production in a warmer climate.

Future rice – more food with less climate impact

We are developing the next generation of rice — varieties that combine higher yields with up to 70% lower methane emissions. The result is a scalable solution for sustainable food production in a warmer climate.

Gold Nanowires for Large-Area Printed Electronics"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

Gold Nanowires for Large-Area Printed Electronics

Today’s flexible displays, solar cells, and sensors suffer from stability and scalability issues of their transparent electrode. Our technology offers high performance gold nanowires inks at scale, enabling large-area printed electrodes.

Gold Nanowires for Large-Area Printed Electronics

Today’s flexible displays, solar cells, and sensors suffer from stability and scalability issues of their transparent electrode. Our technology offers high performance gold nanowires inks at scale, enabling large-area printed electrodes.

A cloud built to resist cyberattacks"

Tuesday 02 June 2026

A cloud built to resist cyberattacks

Ransomware attacks and reliance on foreign cloud services threaten Swedish companies, hospitals, and government bodies. NodeX Cloud, a research-based solution from Lund University, distributes data so it is highly resilient against data loss. 

A cloud built to resist cyberattacks

Ransomware attacks and reliance on foreign cloud services threaten Swedish companies, hospitals, and government bodies. NodeX Cloud, a research-based solution from Lund University, distributes data so it is highly resilient against data loss. 

IVA List Committee 2026

The selection was made by a committee with representatives from academia, industry, and the public sector. The committee members are: Sofia Svanteson, Lars Stenqvist, Ödgärd Andersson, Eugen Steiner, and Charlotte Brogren (not pictured).