The Swedish Water Data Lab (SVADA) – Transition for Smart Water Management
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Göteborgs kommun - Göteborgs Stad Intraservice |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 13 394 943 |
| Project duration | November 2025 - November 2028 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Water Wave Societies - Programme-specific interventions |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Transition labs within Water Wise Societies 2025 for Sustainable Water for All |
Purpose and goal
The project aims to establish a transition lab for data-driven development of the Swedish water sector and to form the basis for a shared water data space. The goal is to enable secure and reliable data sharing based on sector needs, strengthen interoperability and develop practical applications through at least three cases, as well as harmonize key datasets and create a draft reference model for a national water data space.
Expected effects and result
The project is expected to improve data quality, enable more efficient operations and planning of water utility operations as well as support better decision-making, reduced pipeline leakage, and effective, sustainable climate adaptation. The result is a more data-driven and resilient water sector through strengthened collaboration, scalable solutions, and increased national capacity to use and share data in line with European principles.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is carried out iteratively, through planned sprints involving practical cases and development tracks. Work includes regular sprint reviews with all partners, needs-driven development, and engagement with national reference groups and international networks. The delivery is a functioning prototype covering technical aspects, legal and security requirements, governance structures, and future stakeholder coordination.