The Advanced Digitalisation is focusing on horizontal data flows between different systems and organisations in the value chain, in industry-related contexts.
The Program was launched in spring 2021 through an initiative by ABB, Ericsson, Saab, Teknikföretagen (Technology Industries of Sweden) and Vinnova (Sweden’s innovation agency)
The program’s ambition is to continue at least until 2030 with an annual budget of SEK 2 billion.
Half of the program’s budget comes from public funds; the other half is co-financed by industry.
The Swedish government has strengthened public contributions by allocating SEK 300 million for 2023 and at least SEK 500 million annually for 2024–2027 through a government assignment given to Vinnova.
With equal funding from companies and other project partners, the annual budget will amount to SEK 1 billion per year during 2024–2027.
As of January 2024, the program’s board includes members from ABB, Ericsson, Saab, Volvo Group, SISP, Teknikföretagen, and Vinnova.
The program office for Advanced Digitalisation operates as an innovation cluster hosted by Teknikföretagen (Technology Industries of Sweden).
Many stakeholders contribute to the program’s work and development through the board, the preparatory group, the program office, the program council, and the Advisory Board.
The program focuses on four key areas, which individually and collectively contribute to strengthening Sweden’s competitiveness: Applied research and innovation; Open test and demonstration environment; Learning and education; A dialogue and collaboration arena
The program employs a broad toolbox, with open competitive calls as its central instrument.
There is a particular emphasis on strategically important, large-scale projects where research, test environments, and knowledge-sharing are integrated.
There is a focus on strategically important, large-scale projects where research, test environments, and knowledge-sharing are integrated. In addition to open calls, funding may also be provided through targeted grants for specific projects.
Vinnova is the authority responsible for managing the public funding for the program and its projects.