PiiA Analysis II
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Stiftelsen Blue Institute |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 500 000 |
| Project duration | October 2017 - April 2018 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Strategic innovation programme for process industrial IT and automation – PiiA |
Purpose and goal
Research and analysis conducted by PiiA Analysis provides a basis for guiding and facilitating decisions for PiiA stakeholders. According to PiiA´s strategy, the aim of PiiA Analysis is to: map relevant actors in Sweden for PiiA identify trends relevant for calls and for development projects identify knowledge areas that drives important trends as well as knowledge gaps to be filled in order to meet trends
Expected results and effects
The activities within PiiA Analysis are conducted to achieve PiiA´s overall strategic goals. In particular, they contribute to a more competitive process industry and to more competitive IT and automation vendors in Sweden, and thus to national growth in business activities within PiiA´s area of interest. They also contribute to national attractiveness for investments and establishments , as well as increasing regional and national structural capital in the area.
Planned approach and implementation
Data collection has taken place in two processes. One is a desk study with the collection and processing of quantitative data as well as a review of existing knowledge. The other is through interviews with stakeholders, typically companies but also researchers and experts. The conversation constitutes a qualitative foundation that deepens the understanding of the area. The raw material in terms of quantitative and qualitative data has been prepared and analyzed both internally and externally, in interviews and discussions as well as validation rounds.