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Impact Innovation is reshaping Sweden for the 2030s

Impact Innovation is Sweden's major innovation initiative to tackle the challenges of our time and the future. On the way to a sustainable and competitive Sweden. Attractive to live in for everyone.

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In collaborations between actors in the private, public and non-profit sectors, Impact Innovation meets real technological and societal needs with groundbreaking solutions. Together we show what is possible, and lead internationally. Impact Innovation is a mission-driven effort that finds the best solutions to increase the pace of change by bringing together different perspectives, ideas, experiences and cutting-edge expertise.

With efforts for green industry, strengthened competitiveness, sustainable and prosperous societies, Impact Innovation's programme covers all important areas of society - production, consumption and value chains, community building and transportation, and good and equal health. Impact Innovation is a joint effort between the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Vinnova. The initiative is based on Agenda 2030, the EU's missions and social policy objective

Impact Innovations programme

Net Zero Industry

Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 75 percent by 2035, and to develop efficient, sustainable and profitable value chains.

Net Zero Industry - A research and innovation program for a manufacturing industry without negative environmental impact

ShiftSweden

Initiatives in locations throughout Sweden, for conversations and to challenge notions about how we can live, reside and transport ourselves in future fossil-free, accessible and attractive societies.

Future mobility and community building

SustainGov

Participation in societal leadership for a democratic, powerful and just transition for all. Where platforms, contexts, tools and insights enable innovation and transformation at the system level.

SustainGov

Swedish Metals and Minerals

Collaborations to extract more, recycle more, and develop smart materials with low footprints, to build a sustainably competitive metal and mineral supply.

Metals&Minerals

Water Wise Societies

Transition to sustainable water management for businesses, people and the environment by 2050. Many people must help each other and broad groups of stakeholders begin long-term work together.

Water Wise Societies – Sustainable Water for All

Any questions?

Louise Staffas

Research Secretary

+46(0)87754112

Questions?

Louise Staffas

Research Secretary

+46(0)87754112

Last updated 22 April 2025