International advisory board aims to help Sweden increase its innovation capacity

- They are internationally leading experts on how to develop innovation system that can contribute to change and competitiveness. Through a close strategic dialogue with the expert council, we increase our capacity for efforts that strengthen Sweden as an innovation country, says Darja Isaksson, director general of Vinnova.

Vinnova has appointed the advisory board, which consists of the following persons:

Mariana Mazzucato, Director Innovation and Public Purpose, University College, London (IIPP). Focuses on the role of public policy for economic growth and direction.

Banny Banerjee, Director Change Labs, Stanford University is known for his pioneering work in design thinking and innovation methodology.

Bertil Andersson, former president of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). During his time, NTU established itself as a world-class university that attracts top professors, researchers and international students.

On Monday, Mariana Mazzucato and Banny Banerjee will participate in the seminar “How do we mobilize for a sustainable society?” Organized by Vinnova and the Council for Sustainable Cities in Stockholm.