Norm Navigator - Digitalized systematic gender equaliy as a leveragepoint for Swedish industry
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Add Gender AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 498 694 |
| Project duration | November 2023 - November 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Advanced digitalization - Enabling technologies |
Important results from the project
The project successfully achieved its objective of developing a digital tool, Norm Navigator, that can effectively identify, measure, analyze, and improve gender equality, especially within Swedish industry. Beyond this, the project has created methods for using advanced technology. It has also raised awareness of gender equality as a systemic issue, where key levers can make a difference. Synergies include new methods for human-AI collaboration as well as strengthened partnerships and network.
Expected long term effects
In the long term, the project has the potential to enhance the Swedish industry by making gender equality a standard. Norm Navigator, with its ability to combine quantitative and qualitative data, can identify and address gender inequality issues. This can lead to profitability through increased innovation, improved worklife, more women in leadership and gender balanced professions. The project can inspire new initiatives as well as the use of advanced digital technology for gender equality.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out in collaboration with partners, Norm Engineers, and reference group, bringing together expertise in design, development, AI, data analysis, gender equality, sustainability, and industry. We adhered to a clear project plan and timeline. Unexpected challenges arose due to economic downturn as well as the evolution of new AI methods, while simultaneously building upon existing experience. The collaboration proved successful, and we developed new knowledge and networks.