Travel Grant 2026 France, Sweden at VivaTech, 2026-06-17 to 2026-06-20

Important results from the project

The project consisted of participating in the VivaTech innovation fair in Paris to monitor the latest technology and innovation trends and build international relationships. Together with the Swedish Institute and other Swedish companies, we took part in two panels and promoted Sweden as an attractive country to collaborate with. We made new contacts with international players that open the door to future partnerships, which in the long term can strengthen our competitiveness and growth.

Expected long term effects

In the long term, the project is expected to strengthen our competitiveness and accelerate our product and business development. The new international contacts may lead to concrete collaborations that speed up our growth in the European market. Together with the Swedish Institute and Business Sweden, we also help strengthen the image of Sweden as an attractive partner for collaboration and a great country to work in.

Approach and implementation

The project was carried out as a focused trip to VivaTech in Paris. Ahead of the trip, we identified the players, booths and speakers we wanted to meet, making our time on site efficient. The setup involved monitoring industry trends, networking, and joining two panels together with the Swedish Institute and Business Sweden. The project kept to schedule, the collaboration worked well, and we consider these the right activities for reaching our goals.