{"id":2447,"date":"2025-11-30T00:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T23:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatstockholm.org\/?p=2447"},"modified":"2025-12-02T22:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:06:36","slug":"inside-ostergotlands-innovation-ecosystem-a-region-where-collaboration-is-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatstockholm.org\/?p=2447","title":{"rendered":"Inside \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland\u2019s Innovation Ecosystem \u2013 A Region Where Collaboration Is Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1-LAPTOP&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The Association of Diplomats Stockholm (ADS) in cooperation with Region \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland, organised a two-day delegation visit to the cities of Link\u00f6ping and Norrk\u00f6ping. With the theme \u201cA Region Where Collaboration Is Key\u201d the programme offered the delegates a first-hand insight into \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland\u2019s dynamic innovation landscape, exploring how strong partnerships between academia, industry, and the public sector have created one of Sweden\u2019s most forward-looking and competitive regions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;2461&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;5%||5%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;A region of growth and partnership&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Cormorant Garamond|Cormorant Garamond_weight|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0e0c19&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-51px||10px||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;22px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;17px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The group was warmly welcomed by Ms. Gunilla Svantorp, Governor of \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland and introduced to the programme which highlighted how deep-rooted collaboration between government, academia and industry has positioned the region as one of Sweden\u2019s most forward-looking and innovative.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Richard Wid\u00e9n, Regional Development Director at Region \u00d6sterg\u00f6tland, outlined the region\u2019s strategic position in Sweden and its strong transport links, including the E4 corridor, regional airport connections and access to an expanding seaport. He emphasised that close cooperation among the county\u2019s 13 municipalities has been essential for coordinating sustainability initiatives, strengthening innovation capacity and driving shared regional development.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Erik \u00c5qvist, Head of Economic Development at the City of Link\u00f6ping shared how decades of close collaboration between academia, business and government, the triple helix model, have transformed Link\u00f6ping into Europe\u2019s most innovative city. 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LiU hosts leading centres of excellence, including the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) and Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Computer Systems (AI4X) and is a key partner in the national research programmes WASP and WISE.<\/p>\n<p>Vice-Chancellor Mr. Per-Olof Brehmer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Ms. Karin Axelsson presented LiU\u2019s comprehensive academic model and commitment to nurturing talent within the region. Mr. Johan Lilliecreutz, CEO of LiU Holding AB, introduced the Defence Innovation Hub Initiative and the LEAD Defence Accelerator, illustrating how academia, startups and the defence sector work together to accelerate dual-use innovation. 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LiU hosts leading centres of excellence, including the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) and Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Computer Systems (AI4X) and is a key partner in the national research programmes WASP and WISE.<\/p>\n<p>Vice-Chancellor Mr. Per-Olof Brehmer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Ms. Karin Axelsson presented LiU\u2019s comprehensive academic model and commitment to nurturing talent within the region. Mr. Johan Lilliecreutz, CEO of LiU Holding AB, introduced the Defence Innovation Hub Initiative and the LEAD Defence Accelerator, illustrating how academia, startups and the defence sector work together to accelerate dual-use innovation. 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