Antibiotic Smart Sweden

Purpose and goal

Our vision, "Antibiotic Smart Sweden", aims to involve all parts of society in efforts that help maintain access to effective antibiotics, for us and for future generations. We want to create a sustainable innovation environment where actors from all sectors can work together, strengthening existing activities and creating new projects within infection prevention and sustainable use of antibiotics. "Antibiotic smart" methods, technologies, products, and services are part of our society´s work for sustainable development.

Expected effects and result

The project offers opportunities for coordination and synergies between ongoing and new initiatives in the area of antibiotic resistance, which is beneficial in itself. A broad approach, with active involvement of civil society partners, municipality and regional services, businesses, academia, and governmental bodies, as well as international collaborations, makes sustainable use of antibiotics an aim that includes the whole of society. Therefore, the project can lead to long-term improvement while also fulfilling the Swedish strategy against antibiotic resistance.

Planned approach and implementation

Current "antibiotic smart" methods and working models will be collated in association with the municipalities and regions that are partners in the project. Innovation projects that also include businesses, academia, and governmental bodies will add new approaches by developing, testing and implementing products and services that minimise the burden of infections and support the appropriate use of antibiotics. The core team aims to make efficient approaches accessible for stakeholders throughout society, thereby supporting the growth of an "antibiotic smart" ecosystem.