Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Basically, AI is about digital technology that enables automated information processing and decision-making without human intervention.

One way to define AI is the ability of a machine to mimic intelligent human behavior. Artificial intelligence is also the field of science and technology that deals with the study, understanding, and development of machines with intelligent behavior.

The use of AI creates opportunities for efficiency improvements in both the public sector and the business community, provides new business opportunities and is in many cases crucial to our future competitiveness.

Vinnova contributes to accelerating the development and use of AI in areas that are important for Sweden or where we can take an international leading position. We now have a particular focus on AI to meet the climate challenge, AI solutions for the Swedish language and the use of AI for increased gender equality.

Gathering forces for AI in municipalities and civil society

The Riksdag has decided that Sweden should be the best in the world at using the opportunities of digitalization. In the digital transformation journey that the whole of society is now undergoing, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies. We believe this is an opportunity for municipalities and civil society that deserves special focus.

Read about AI in municipalities and civil society

Advanced digitalisation - a collaboration between Vinnova and industry

Together with industry (Technology Companies, ABB, Ericsson and Saab), Vinnova runs the Advanced digitalisation program. On behalf of the government, the efforts are being scaled up significantly under 2023-2027.

Visit Advanced Digitization Website

AI Sweden – a national AI center

An important step for the development of AI in Sweden is AI Sweden - a national center for applied AI research and innovation. The aim is to accelerate the application of AI by sharing knowledge and data, co-locating expertise and running project of national interest.

AI Sweden consists of several geographical nodes. In 2019, nodes opened in Gothenburg, Örebro and in southern Sweden. Since January 2020, there has also been a node in Stockholm. More nodes are planned. Vinnova has decided to invest 100 million SEK in AI Sweden 2020-2024.

Visit AI Sweden's website

Curious about AI project that have received funding from Vinnova? Här are two examples.

AI-powered picking robots mimic the human brain

Dialogue with trucks