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Impact Innovation – Mobilising for Breakthrough Innovation

Organised by: Sweden Innovationx och Impact Innovation
Digitally Wed 6 May 2026 at 08:30-09:30
Register by 6 May

Are you curious about how far Sweden's innovation initiative Impact Innovation has come? Welcome to a breakfast seminar on May 6th where we will share early results and important lessons that show the way to groundbreaking innovation, both relevant for Europe and globally.

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Who is the seminar aimed at?

The seminar is aimed at those of you who are interested in how large-scale system change can contribute to better decision-making and policy development for a green transition and long-term competitiveness.

Impact Innovation mobilizes Sweden's innovative power

Together with public actors, business, academia and civil society, Impact Innovation is putting Sweden's collective innovation power into motion. The result is not only new solutions but also mobilization for groundbreaking innovation at a societal level. Europe is interested in the development.

Results in practice and a look ahead

During the seminar, representatives of the five Impact Innovation programs share early results and key lessons from initiatives from leading efforts to mobilise innovation for the green transformation, strengthening resilience and competitiveness in Sweden and Europe.
 
An expert from the OECD Mission Lab discuss the impact of mission‑driven initiatives, and a leading academic voice offers perspectives on why societal transitions are both necessary and difficult, and how they can be made real in practice.

Participating

Representatives from the Impact Innovation programs

  • Cecilia Ramberg, Vice Programme Director, Net Zero Industry
  • John Hultén, Programme Director, ShiftSweden
  • Mariell Juhlin, Programme Director, SustainGov
  • Magnus Arnell, Programme Director, Water Wise Societies
  • Lawrence Hooey, Head of Technical Innovation, Swedish Metals and Minerals
  • Niclas Dahlström, Head of Social Innovation, Swedish Metals and Minerals

Academic experts and researchers

  • Alejandra Boni Aristizabal, Full Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Research Fellow and Deputy Director at INGENIO
  • Philippe Larrue, Doctor of Economics, Analyst at OECD Mission Action Lab

Moderator: Jenny Engström, Team Leader Impact Innovation Accelerator, programme manager.

How do I participate?

The seminar is arranged by Sweden Innovationx and is held in English.

Sign up

What is Sweden Innovationx?

Sweden Innovationx is a platform that will connect the Swedish innovation system with the outside world. The goal is to strengthen international partnerships that promote sustainable growth and competitiveness through innovation. Sweden Innovationx is run by Vinnova and is part of Team Sweden.

Sweden Innovationx website (English)

More about Impact Innovation

Impact Innovation is Sweden's major innovation initiative that tackles the challenges of our time and the future with groundbreaking innovations - and shows the way to a continued sustainable and competitive Sweden, rich to live in for all.

Impact Innovation is a joint effort between the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Vinnova. The initiative is based on Agenda 2030, the EU's mission and social policy objective.

Impact Innovation's website
Follow Impact Innovation on Linkedin

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Last updated 20 April 2026