The projects granted by Vinnova bring together actors in all six strategic technology areas: AI and autonomous systems, materials and production technology, energy technology, biotechnology, quantum technology and advanced digital technology.
The projects want to explore, among other things, data-driven solutions for industry, health and society, circular materials and processes for sustainable production, and new energy solutions such as hydrogen and electrification. Other project look at precision medicine, AI-powered pharmaceuticals, quantum computers, sensors, semiconductors and robotics.
In the first the call for proposals, projects were able to receive funding to develop a vision, develop a plan and mobilize actors for clusters that conduct research and innovation at the absolute forefront. Now, the first projects that will investigate how Sweden can become a world leader in selected technology areas have been given the go-ahead to start. Two of the projects are led by NextG2Com PI's, Fredrik Tufvesson and Volker Krueger.
LTH's approved projects are:
- Artificiell intelligens and autonomous systems:
GaMeAT – AI tools for games and mediaExternal link.
Michael Dogget, Senior lecturer in computer scienceExternal link. - Advanced digital technology:
Automate Sweden: A supply-chain of sustainable robotics technologies, from research to shop floorExternal link.
Volker Krueger, Professor in computer scienceExternal link. - Advanced digital technology:
Advanced Connectivity – Driving Research and Innovation in Future Digital TechnologiesExternal link.
Fredrik Tufvesson, Professor in communications engineeringExternal link. - Quantum technology:
Quantum Sensing Technology from Research and Applications to Market and SocietyExternal link.
Peter Samuelsson, Professor in mathematical physicsExternal link. - Materials and production technology:
Integrated development of materials, production and products, accelerated by AI and in-operando monitoringExternal link.
Anders Mikkelsen, Professor in synchrotron radiation researchExternal link.
Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences, also got this project approved:
- Biotechnology:
External link.Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE): A data-driven transformation of Swedish biomedical research and healthcare
Read Vinnova's press release in its entirety on their website: