PUBLIC SECTOR – How do we take the next step in collaborations to create more business for our startups?

Sweden’s startups are at the forefront of creating innovative solutions to address major societal challenges such as the environment and energy, an ageing population, circular cycles and integration, so it is important for our future that they form an integral part of the public sector’s supplier network.

Many public sector organisations have already started working with start-ups, including through Ignite Sweden for the public sector. In many cases, the regional context with its innovation environment has been crucial to the outcome. During this ERFA meeting, we will learn about two environments’ collaboration with their municipalities and how they have worked with regional project funds and Ignite Sweden. We will share lessons learnt and good examples of collaboration.

The meeting is relevant to many groups within the innovation system, including business developers, business managers, project managers, innovation leaders – but also partners in the public sector.

Agenda 18 June

11.30 – Introduction Maria Olofsson, Mikaela Färnqvist and Marit Finch Westin
11.40 – Kista Science City and the City of Stockholm
11.55 – Uminova Innovation and Umeå Municipality
12.10 – Questions, continuation
12.15 – End

A link to the digital ERFA meeting will be sent out after registration.

Any questions? Contact Maria Olofsson: maria@ignitesweden.org