The Industrial Research Council

The Industrial Research Council gives young leaders in research, development and innovation the opportunity to develop their knowledge and leadership, as well as stimulating ideas that are strategically important for the future of Swedish industry. Nominations for the 2027 admissions will open in spring 2026.

Resilient Digital Infrastructure

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to Sweden's digital infrastructure being able to measure up to the most advanced countries in the world in terms of capacity, quality and security. The project brings together different perspectives to come up with concrete and feasible proposals for action that strengthen the resilience of the digital infrastructure.

European life science competetiveness: Why IP is fundamental

On the occurrence of the EU presidency, we place the spotlight on suggested EU-legislations affecting IP-rights in the life science industry. With examples from the Swedish life science arena, we show the importance of IP-protection in the journey from academic research to products and therapies for patients.

6G and Future Wireless Systems

What are the benefits of using 6G and what strategies do we need to consider when launching the technologies? This Inter-Academy seminar brings leaders and academics from Sweden and the US to discuss the need of international collaboration. 

IVA's President: Some thoughts on the Transatlantic Bond

Some believe the transatlantic link has been broken. I strongly disagree. Between people, the transatlantic bond is both deep and strong. The transatlantic community is socially and emotionally anchored in the lives of many people.

IVAs President: Some thoughts on Ambitious Sweden

IVAs President - Some thoughts on Picking Winners

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Capitalism, sustainability, and democracy

The war in the Middle East, the growing influence of the United States, and Europe's shrinking significance point toward a new geopolitical reality: the rules-based world order is over. Deep systemic changes are now required if Europe is to assert itself in the new world order.

Leif Johansson appointed Chair of Swedish Futures

IVA's vision project brings together large parts of Swedish society: business, academia, the social partners, the public sector and representatives from the political sphere. Leif Johansson has been appointed to lead the work alongside IVA's President, Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger and a high-profile Steering Committee.

New report: Semiconductors

Sweden has strong research capabilities and is a leader in certain semiconductor niches, but it needs to become better at turning innovations into large-scale production. This is the conclusion of a new report from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, which presents concrete proposals to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in one of the most strategically important technology fields of our time.

Report: AI-driven Cyber Threats – The Next Twelve Months

Artificial intelligence is making existing cyber threats harder to defend against. Organisations need to act faster, strengthen the cyber security fundamentals, reinforce governance, improve information sharing and fight AI with AI. These are the conclusions of a new report from IVA. The report focuses on what needs to be done over the coming twelve months.

Report: Advanced therapy medicinal products

A technical report about ATMPs as part of the Swedish Futures series

How to apply for a scholarship from the Hans Werthén Foundation

Each scholarship is for a year of scientific work at the postdoc or doctoral candidate level, or for MBA or LL.M studies in an advanced international setting. Next application period: January 8-March 7, 2027.

Hans Werthén Foundation — disbursement and reporting

The Hans Werthén Foundation places great importance on receiving a general description of the most important experience gained from periods abroad funded by the scholarship — both in scientific/ scholarly terms and socially. The reports are used by the committee in its work, but also as information for future scholarship holders.

Honorary Fellows

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) can appoint someone who has, through their work or in other ways, significantly promoted the academy’s objectives as an honorary fellow. The appointment is proposed by IVA's Presidium.

IVA's List for Research Impact 2026

IVA’s List for Research Impact works to strengthen Sweden’s ability to translate academic research in the technical sciences into innovation, societal benefit and competitiveness. The research projects highlighted should have significant potential to contribute to solutions for key societal challenges through commercialisation, new businesses and practical application. The selection is made by a committee comprising representatives from academia, industry and the public sector.

Global Outlook: Asia #3

The robotic future is nearly here, and East Asia stands at the forefront of this shift. East Asian firms innovating in this sector are backed in various ways by governments committed to competing for leadership in robotics.

IVA's President: A Shared Vision for the Future

Although he has often been credited as saying: “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come,” Victor Hugo was probably not the source of this exact phrase. In his seminal 1877 book, Histoire d’un crime, he says, however: “One can resist the invasion of armies, but one cannot resist the invasion of ideas.” The meaning of both is roughly the same. Ideas can spark movements that have the power to shape the future.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on a Swedish Minister for Technology

Arguably, a country’s administrative model need not have a large impact on outcomes, but in this critical time of global tech competition, perhaps a designated Committee or Minister for Technology could be of advantage for Sweden.

IVA's President: Some thoughts on Sweden's position in AI

In 2026, the government will present a new AI strategy and has announced investments of SEK 479 million for AI and data. I hope this will help drive a serious upturn in Swedish AI investments in 2026.