Automation Region
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Mälardalens Universitet - Akademin för innovation design & teknik IDT |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 15 000 000 |
| Project duration | January 2023 - December 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
Purpose and goal
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Automation Region (AR) creates conditions for automation applications and contributes to increasing understanding of developments in the field of automation. AR is a virtual and physical innovation platform, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meet large companies, academia and the public sector in joint, cross-industry and interdisciplinary project. The focus is to have a continuous dialogue with strategic actors who can switch up the value proposition for companies.
Expected effects and result
** Denna text är maskinöversatt * Some effects are * The possibilities of digitization are used to a greater extent for increased productivity, growth and sustainability. * An effective and value-creating innovation system that contributes to increased innovation and growth. * Regional areas of strength contribute to national resources to attract the right competence * Automation as part of solutions to meet societal challenges * More and new business opportunities industrial companies * Gender equality with strengthened innovation power leading to more women working in industry
Planned approach and implementation
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Different work packages (AP) have been developed and constitute planning for the project, where the foundation is laid 2023-2024 and implemented 2025-2026. The work packages in brief: 1. Value creation - design of service offer and financing model after 2026, 2. Organization - operations management, project management, activities, staff, meeting places, 3. Establish and further develop strategic relationships and collaborations 4. Communication - develop brand and profiling 5. Internal learning, accompanying researchers