ProcessIT 2019-2020
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - ProcessIT Innovations R&D Centre |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 6 000 000 |
| Project duration | January 2019 - April 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The main purpose of the project was to significantly increase the strategic and operational capacity of ProcessIT and its innovation system and thereby increase the strength and performance of its partners from industry, academia and the public sector. We operate in an expansive region where most major industrial investments have been decided, which further consolidates northern Sweden as a center for digitalisation and the green transition.
Expected results and effects
Indications that we used reflect that the project has met the expected results and effects. During the period, turnover increased, more new products, services and processes were developed and the number of academic publications remained high. We have a strong commitment from the industry in our activities such as the annual conference and the Industry Council, which is reflected in our project portfolio consisting almost exclusively of collaborative projects. During the period, our established routines and structures for the innovation system were strengthened and validated.
Planned approach and implementation
After 16 successful years as a Vinnväxtinitiativ, Process IT Innovations is now heading towards a future where the industry is facing a major change when the goals for Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement are to be achieved. In this context, the Process ITs collaboration model appears to be particularly attractive for creating constellations between academia, suppliers and the transformation of the traditional process and engineering industry.