Future industrial development platform - Arena Pajala
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | PAJALA KOMMUN - Kommunchef |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | October 2016 - May 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The Arctic will become increasingly more important with respect to politics, security and economy. Sweden can initiate focused actions to strengthen a sustainable use of resources in the Arctic. We wish to create Arctic Tests AB an outstanding testbed in an arctic environment with special focus on critical minerals and a sustainable builtenvironment. A successful pilot study has been completed. The next step will be to establish a commersially viable testbed through government funding by SEK 20 million per year during five years.
Expected long term effects
Create Arctic Tests AB with Luleå University of Technology as principal. The government backs the project with SEK 20 million per year during five years. The project is developed according to the recommended time plan.
Approach and implementation
Conduct workshop and interview stakeholders. Get Letter of Intent (LOI) for those who show an active interest.