Impact Innovation – Mobilising for Breakthrough Innovation
Join us for a breakfast seminar on May 6 to explore how far Sweden’s major innovation initiative has come. Two years in, we share early results and key lessons from Impact Innovation – leading a shift in breakthrough innovation, with relevance for Europe and globally.
- When: May 6, 08:30–09:30
- Where: Online
- The seminar is organized by Sweden Innovationx and will be held in English
Impact Innovation brings together public actors, industry, academia, and civil society to mobilise innovation at a societal scale. The result is not just new solutions but a breakthrough capability for sustainable transformation. And Europe is watching.
Results in Practice and a Look Ahead
During the seminar, representatives of the five Impact Innovation programs share early results and key lessons from initiatives from leading efforts to mobilise innovation for the green transformation, strengthening resilience and competitiveness in Sweden and Europe.
An expert from the OECD Mission Lab discuss the impact of mission‑driven initiatives, and a leading academic voice offers perspectives on why societal transitions are both necessary and difficult, and how they can be made real in practice.
Speakers
- Representatives of the Impact Innovation programmes
- Cecilia Ramberg, Vice Programme Director, Net Zero Industry
- John Hultén, Programme Director, ShiftSweden
- Mariell Juhlin, Programme Director, SustainGov
- Magnus Arnell, Programme Director, Water Wise Societies
- Lawrence Hooey, Head of Technical Innovation, Swedish Metals and Minerals
- Niclas Dahlström, Head of Social Innovation, Swedish Metals and Minerals
Academic and research experts
- Alejandra Boni Aristizabal, Full Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Research Fellow and Deputy Director at INGENIO
- Philippe Larrue, Doctor of Economics, Analyst at OECD Mission Action Lab
Moderator: Jenny Engström, Team Lead, Impact Innovation Accelerator
Who is the seminar for?
The seminar welcomes those interested in how large‑scale system transformation can inform decision‑making and policy for a green transition and long‑term competitiveness.
What is Sweden Innovationx?
Sweden Innovationx is a platform committed to connect the Swedish innovation system with the world. Powered by Vinnova and a part of Team Sweden. The goal is to strengthen international partnerships that drive sustainable growth and competitiveness through innovation.
