Vinnova's annual report 2024

The Director General about the past year

2024 has been a year of both challenges and opportunities. We find ourselves in a security policy situation that requires increased preparedness, a climate crisis that affects the whole of society, and global competition where technological shifts are accelerating. At the same time, Sweden has a strong position – but we need to step up.

During the year, we have identified strategic technology areas to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness, deepened international collaborations and mobilized around innovations that can meet our greatest societal challenges. By investing in research, new technology and collaboration, we create the conditions for a sustainable and secure future.

By investing in research, new technology and collaboration, we create the conditions for a sustainable and secure future.

Darja Isaksson, director general

Highlights from the year

The first programs within Impact Innovation were launched

Vinnova, Formas och Energimyndigheten beslutade om de första fem programmen som får funding inom Impact Innovation – Sveriges innovationssatsning för 2030-talet. Programmen fokuserar på hållbar och resililient industri, hållbar metall- och mineralförsörjning, hantering
av vattenresurser, en reformerad offentlig sektor samt sustainable built environments och mobilitet.

Program managers and general managers at the launch event by Impact Innovation

Effort on 6G – next generation wireless technology

Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council are investing SEK 90 million in research and development of 6G. Through three new calls for proposals Sweden will strengthen its position in basic research, applied research and innovation in the area during 2024–2026.

We arranged Bifrost Summit in Silicon Valley

From March 4–8, Vinnova co-organized Bifost Summit 2024, a recurring meeting place for inspiration and networking at Abbot Stevenson in Palo Alto, California. The main theme this year was “Innovations for an Sustainable Future”.

New programme strengthens defense capabilities

Vinnova and the Swedish Armed Forces are launching the new Civil-Military Synergies program. The goal is to strengthen Sweden's defense through collaboration between civilian and military actors.

95 million for the future of healthcare

Vinnova decided to allocate SEK 95 million to six new innovation environments that will develop groundbreaking solutions for the future of healthcare and strengthen Sweden's position in precision medicine.

Vinnova identified strategically important technologies for Sweden

Vinnova submitted a report to the government with a recommendation to invest in a coherent technology policy within six prioritized technology areas. The report contained an account of a commission from the government to identify and propose strategically important technologies for Sweden.