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Almedalen: Is Sweden ready for groundbreaking technology?

Organised by: Vinnova & Vetenskapsrådet
Klosterbrunnsgatan 5, Framtidens trädgård & digitalt Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 11:00-11:45
Register by 24 juni

Global competition for cutting-edge technology is intensifying, which is why Sweden is making a historic investment in research and innovation. The focus on clusters of excellence will secure our international competitiveness and build a resilient society. But is Sweden ready for radically cutting-edge technology? Welcome to the Vinnova and Swedish Research Council seminar in Almedalen!

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In a critical geopolitical situation, groundbreaking technology is crucial. In clusters of excellence, the country's leading researchers are united with the industry's most forward-thinking leaders to take Sweden towards international technology leadership. The clusters will fundamentally change how we solve problems and break new ground in search of future research and innovation breakthroughs. The initiative is jointly run by the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova. At the beginning of June, the first the call for proposalswill close, and the initiative will enter a new phase – establishment.

Does Sverige the conditions and capacity to take on new, groundbreaking technology? How should we collaborate and think so that new solutions and breakthroughs have an impact on our everyday lives? What happens when new technology meets people and society?

The seminar explores these questions together with representatives from business, academia and the public sector. You will also get a preview of strong technology areas in the call for proposals that have just closed.

Welcome to the Garden of the Future or follow along digitally!

About the seminar on Almedalen's website

Participating

  • Maria Nilsson, State Secretary to the Minister of Upper Secondary Education, Higher Education and Research Lotta Edholm
  • Christian Rangen, founder of Strategy Tools and international advisor in innovation, technology transition and growth
  • Viktor Wallström, Senior Vice President, Head of Group Communication & Sustainability, Saab

  • Eva Schelin, CEO, KK Foundation
  • Omid Ekhlasi, entrepreneur and CEO and founder of Techarena
  • Darja Isaksson, director general, Vinnova
  • Marika Edoff, Secretary General of Engineering Sciences, Swedish Research Council
  • Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson, Principal Secretary, Humanities and Social Sciences, Swedish Research Council
  • Eva Krutmeijer, moderator

Participate in the seminar

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Last updated 16 June 2026