Agtech Sweden – An innovative environment for the agriculture of the future
Agtech Sweden’s mission is to create a unique, strong, inclusive and equal innovation environment that can bring together resources and competencies that reflect several of the region’s areas of strength. Agtech Sweden will enrich the innovation system in agricultural technology and contribute to a transition that keeps the sustainability goals high and is based on new applications of technology and methods.
The initiative has been designated a Vinnväxt program with a timeline spanning 10 years and a planned budget of 200 million. Several organizations are behind the initiative, including Region Östergötland, Hushållningssällskapet and Vreta Kluster. Linköping University and the Department of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI) are the host organization.
Tomorrow’s most advanced region in agricultural technology
Our vision is for Östergötland and its surrounding areas to become one of the world’s most prominent regions in agricultural technology by 2030. The region is characterized by significant investments in agriculture-related technology, successful start-ups, applied cutting-edge research in close networks between research institutions and industry, large-scale tech companies with international success. Furthermore, Östergötland is characterized by high-tech and high-yielding agricultural companies that, through the use of new and disruptive technology – and through new business models – contribute to achieving global sustainability goals. Furthermore, there is a public sector that, through foresight, accelerates innovation and contributes to sustainable development.
This stands Agtech Sweden for
Agtech Sweden offers a dynamic and productive innovation environment where we act as an intermediary, innovation leader and co-creator of innovation. We stimulate value-creating encounters, are solution-oriented, take on important challenges and seek new original solutions. We are proactive, gathering and disseminating knowledge and also contributing to public education at a broader level. We highlight the importance of agriculture for the economy, society and the environment.
Cooperate with us
We are looking for all kinds of partnerships that can help us achieve our vision. Contact us here.