144 million for challenge-driven innovation

In the Challenge-driven innovation program, wide constellations of companies, public enterprises, universities and civil society organizations collaborate long-term to meet societal challenges and contribute to the global sustainability goals of Agenda 2030.

Now 19 project funding with a total of SEK 144 million is received in steps two and three in the program to develop, test and implement solutions on a larger scale.

Examples of project:

From distress to bread in crisis and disaster

The goal of the project is for more innovative solutions and products to be used in crisis and disaster situations, to contribute to better help for vulnerable and create international opportunities for Swedish companies. These include tools that make it easier for aid organizations to make purchases and methods for testing and validation.
Swedish companies, international organizations, Stockholm Environment Institute SEI, Technology companies' industry groups and Umeå University are led by RISE. (step 3)

Solar cells on trucks

The project will develop new systems with modern solar cells on electric trucks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, increase the reach and balance the electricity grid. A prototype truck will be built and tested for an extended period of time in operation.
In the project, companies in the automotive industry, the transport sector and the energy industry participate under the leadership of Uppsala University. (step 2)

Common national management of sequencing data in clinical microbiology

Sequencing technology where an infectious agent's genetic material is obtained and analysis of the large amount of digital information generated is of great importance in outbreak analyzes and monitoring of antibiotic resistance. The aim of the project is to establish a national platform for digital sharing of genetic sequencing data to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and to counteract antibiotic resistance.
In the project, health care participates in six regions and several companies under the leadership of the Public Health Authority. (step 2)

The Duveds model for local communities 2.0

Growing gaps in living conditions between city and countryside are a major challenge in Sweden. The goal of the project is for Duved to develop into a self-sufficient rural village and innovation engine, which shows the way in which local communities can act as role models for sustainable living environments.
The project is attended by Åre municipality, Region Jämtland, the local civil society and several companies led by KTH. (step 2)

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