– Highlights from Almedalen –
Innovation starts with a problem worth solving. But for breakthrough innovation to succeed, someone must be able to define the challenge. That was the message from Sara Myrdal, Head of Department at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency’s new Agency for Civil Defence.
Jun 23, 2026 | 5 min read
Europe has the talent, the knowledge, and the technology. What it needs now is greater ambition and a willingness to take risks. That was the key message from Darja Isaksson, Director General of Vinnova, as she presented a new partnership with Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, SPRIN-D.
Jun 23, 2026 | 4 min read
Last week, Sweden Dynamics officially inaugurated its new Urban Drone Lab in Malmö’s historic Tobacco Factory building. Sweden’s Minister for Defense, Pål Jonson, cut the ribbon together with Sweden Dynamics CEO Sebastian Merlöv and had the opportunity to test-fly a drone. Representatives from the defense sector, industry, and the Amyna team attended the event.
Jun 23, 2026 | 3 min read
Ideon Science Park, Science Village, BEAMS, and SmiLe are exploring interest in a new network focused on laboratories, testbeds, and research infrastructure—bringing together companies, universities, research facilities, and other stakeholders to create new collaborations. Get in touch with us!
Jun 12, 2026 | 2 min read
DIANA Challenges 2027 is now open! Are you a Sweden-based tech startup or SME with an innovation that could make a real difference, both for civilian use and defense applications? Then take a look at DIANA Challenges 2027, now accepting proposals.
Jun 9, 2026 | 3 min read
In an op-ed published in Dagens Industri on 8 June 2026, Fredrik Janse, CEO of SRS Security, and Daniel Persson, Head of Amyna at Ideon Science Park, argue that lengthy regulatory and certification processes are hindering Swedish dual-use companies developing technologies for both civilian and military applications.
Jun 8, 2026 | 4 min read
This morning at Tech Breakfast at Ideon Science Park, we had the pleasure of hearing Jan Karlsson from Secure State Cyber share lessons learned from supporting 15 companies across four Swedish science parks through the Sweden Secure Tech Hub initiative.
Jun 4, 2026 | 2 min read
This week, the startups and companies in the Amyna Accelerate program gathered at Ideon Science Park to explore how promising technologies can move from ideas to real-world testing, integration, and operational use. The session focused on how to take technology from a promising solution to something that can actually be tested, integrated, and used in real-world environments.
May 22, 2026 | 1 min read
Sweden’s national semiconductor strategy 2035 has been launched. The report outlines how Sweden can strengthen its long-term competitiveness, innovation capacity, resilience, and security in a rapidly growing and globally strategic semiconductor market.
May 20, 2026 | 2 min read
Last week marked the launch of Sweden Startup Next, a national initiative aimed at strengthening Sweden’s innovation and startup ecosystem through better access to data, insights, and long-term tracking.
May 13, 2026 | 1 min read
We were incredibly happy to have Nobel Prize laureate Anne L’Huillier share her remarkable journey and groundbreaking research with us yesterday during our Tech Hub Breakfast. Anne gave a talk about the research behind her prize: generating and measuring attosecond light pulses
May 8, 2026 | 2 min read
At the Tech Breakfast, we listened to Josefin Karlström from LA Partners, sharing what is new when it comes to the GDPR Omnibus: The EU is planning a “GDPR Omnibus” – but what does that mean?
Apr 10, 2026 | 2 min read
At yesterday’s AI Network’s gathering, Professor Kalle Åström from Lund University shared reflections from decades in AI research, and what it takes to turn today’s rapid breakthroughs into real-world impact.
Apr 9, 2026 | 2 min read
Defense innovation is no longer confined to traditional players. With DIANA – NATO’s Defense Innovation Accelerator – startups and SMEs now have a direct pathway into the defense ecosystem.
Mar 31, 2026 | 2 min read
For companies that have come a bit further in their growth journey, a common next step is Series A and Series B financing. Unlike pre-seed financing, which is the very earliest phase and focuses on turning ideas into business operations, Series A and B mean that your company has already proven your potential and is seeking capital to accelerate your growth.
Feb 20, 2026 | 3 min read
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