Strategic technologies for Sweden

The Swedish government has tasked Vinnova with proposing strategically important technologies that can strengthen Sweden's competitiveness and business investments in research and development.

Vinnova recommends that the government invest in a coherent technology policy within six prioritized technology areas:

• - Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems for societal change
• - Advanced digital technology for productivity and safety
• - Quantum technology for security and industrial applications
• - Energy technology for fossil-free electrification
• - Material and production technology for conversion
• - Biotechnology for health and climate change

The prioritization of technology areas is based on an analysis of Swedish areas of strength and future opportunities for Swedish competitiveness. During the process, views have been taken in from a large number of companies, trade associations, universities, researchers and other actors.

A coherent technology policy

Within each technology area, a combination of research investments, infrastructure for research and tests, developed conditions for start-up companies, collaboration between different actors and national funding is needed that can increase the effect of the EU's investments.

A strategic technology policy orientation is needed for Sweden. Vinnova proposes that the analysis and priorities of technology areas be updated regularly and that the government initiates a function for directing and coordinating Sweden's technology policy.