Sweden has entered into two bilateral strategic Innovationpartnerships with two countries in Europe – one with France and one with Germany both focusing on research and innovation. Being Sweden's innovation agency, Vinnova has a role to play here which is why Vinnova has decided to launch this partnership meeting.
Welcome address will be given by Sweden’s ambassador to Germany and Sweden’s ambassador to France. During the partnership meeting you will be introduced to the respective partnership and get insights into Vinnova's upcoming activities and funding opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to listen to interesting external speakers from Business Sweden in France and Germany, Business France, German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Sweden presenting their upcoming activities and collaboration opportunities. Please see meeting programme below.
Agenda
- Introduction to the two individual Innovation partnerships between Sweden and France and Sweden and Germany, Ms. Emma Bäcke and Ms. Bianca Dochtorowicz, Vinnova
- Welcome address by Sweden's Ambassador to Germany H.E. Per Thöresson, Embassy of Sweden Berlin
- Welcome address by Sweden's Ambassador to France H.E. Håkan Åkesson, Embassy of Sweden Paris
- Sweden Innovation Days 2022 and AI startup match-making event on June 15, Mr. Sasan Shaba, Ignite Sweden
- Activities Accelerating Further German-Swedish Collaboration, Ms. Ninni Löwgren Tischer, Head of Market Services, German- Swedish Chamber of Commerce
- Presentation of Business France, Ms. Yvane Wirman-Bocchi, Regional Director Nordic Countries, Business France
- New business landscape Germany, Ms. Anna Liberg, Trade Commissioner, Business Sweden Berlin
- Road to Recovery France, Ms. Annika Stål, Trade Commissioner, Business Sweden Paris
- Funding opportunities through Eureka, Mr. Peter Lindberg, Eureka National Project Coordinator, Vinnova
- BPI France, Ms. Charlotte Calvet, Head of International Innovation Partnership, BPI France
- Closing remarks and date for next Partnership meeting, Ms. Emma Bäcke and Ms. Bianca Dochtorowicz, Vinnova
Please note that the meeting is digital and will be held in English.
Please note that there is a limited number of digital seats at the meeting, a maximum of 300 participants. If the meeting is fully booked, a waiting list is drawn up. The meeting will not be recorded.