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Innovation as a force for change – can we afford to think long-term?

Organised by: Impact Innovation
Klosterbrunnsgatan 5, Framtidens trädgård & digitalt Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 13:00-13:20

The major innovation initiatives are central to gathering all of Sweden's innovative power, strengthening society's capacity and abilities to cope with a competitive transition in the long term. But can we afford to be long-term in tough times, or will it cost us not to be?

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Innovation is the foundation of Sweden's development, for the future society and the competitiveness we want and need. Early results from the Impact Innovation innovation initiative show how the five programs are now well on their way to both creating groundbreaking innovations and creating conditions for society to receive them.

At the seminar, program managers for Net Zero Industry, ShiftSweden, SustainGov, Swedish Metals and Minerals and Water Wise Societies discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this unique effort that leads and shows the way – how they work to enable an inclusive societal transformation and a sustainable and competitive Sverige? Hur are we building long-term sustainability here and now, and what will it cost? How can innovation make a difference as learning, a resource to be shared, scaled up and used by everyone? How do we build long-term sustainability here and now, and what will it cost?

Participants

Magnus Arnell, Program Director, Water Wise Societies
John Hultén, Program Manager, Shift Sweden
Mariell Juhlin, Program Manager, SustainGov
Maria Swartling, Program Manager, Metals and Minerals
Sofia Wieselfors, Program Manager, Net Zero Industry

Moderator: Jenny Engström, Vinnova

Registration

No registration is required. Link to digital broadcast will be provided.

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