Updated exhibition presenting the hottest Swedish Innovations
Six new Swedish upstart companies have been chosen to take part in the exhibition Innovative Sweden that showcases 20 cutting-edge innovations within the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Life Science, Clean Technology and Gaming.
The exhibition had its first show at Stanford, California, 2-11 November 2011, and then toured to six cities in the US, Canada, Brazil and China. It will now continue its tour to Berlin, Tokyo and Seoul in 2013. This is organized by the Swedish Institute, VINNOVA, Innovationsbron, Swedish Foreign Missions and their local partners in respective countries.
A century ago, Sweden was one of the poorest countries in Europe. Today it is a world leader in many areas. Sweden is one of the most innovative nations in the world.
Swedish innovations – such as the 3-point seatbelt, the pacemaker and mobile telephony have conquered the world, creating jobs and welfare. With a population of 9 million, Sweden is a small nation with great ideas.
Sweden and Innovation Index – facts and figures
Innovation Capacity Index, European Business School
Sweden ranks: 1/130 (2011)
Innovation Union Scoreboard, European Commission
Sweden ranks: Innovationsledare 1/27 (2011)
Global Innovation Index, INSEAD business school
Sweden rank: 2/141 (2012)
Innovative Swedish ICT leads the way (2010)
Swedish Spirit of Innovation
So, what’s the secret? It lies in the Swedish spirit of innovation. It starts in childhood, when children are inspired to think and act in their own creative way. At work, it is reflected in the absence of rigid hierarchical structures and short distances between senior management and employees. This makes Sweden a dynamic country quick at reaching decisions. Teamwork, collaboration and respect for each individual are deeply rooted in the Swedish culture.
What drives the innovation process in Sweden is science. Sweden is one of the leaders in the world in terms of how much public money is spent on research and development. Many of Sweden’s leading corporations, such as Ericsson, ABB, SKF, Sandvik, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, AGA, and Atlas Copco, were built upon inventions from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
In this exhibition from the Swedish Institute you will get a glimpse of the hottest innovations from Sweden today. Learn about these innovations from startup companies that may become the leading Swedish corporations of tomorrow.
The exhibition is produced by the Swedish Institute and will be complemented by an extensive program of presentations, seminars, workshops, keynotes and media, tailored to each city and country.
Contact information
Exhibition Manager: Inger Envall, Phone: +46 73 684 20 06
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Program Manager: Birgitta Tennander, cellphone +46 73 684 20 14
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