In late February, a Swedish SISP (Sweden’s Incubators and Science Parks) delegation of startups, companies, and innovation leaders traveled to Web Summit Qatar to explore new collaboration methods. A key moment came when Swedish deep-tech company Graphmatech signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatari company AiSciA.
The agreement strengthens ties between Sweden and Qatar in innovation and technology. The two companies will work together to develop materials science, apply sustainable AI, and improve industrial processes. By signing the MoU in Doha, they are taking concrete steps toward joint research and commercialization, reinforcing Sweden’s role as a global deep-tech leader and creating new opportunities for both countries.
Anders Nilsson, CEO of Ideon Science Park, where many Swedish deep-tech and industrial tech companies expand, and a member of SISP’s board, highlighted the value of partnerships like this.
“We see Qatar as a gateway to the Middle East, just as Sweden can open doors for Qatari companies in the Nordic region and Northern Europe. Sweden’s innovation ecosystem thrives on global connections. We build partnerships that help startups scale internationally while tackling global challenges like sustainability, industrial transformation, and fair economic growth. Innovation flourishes when diverse perspectives meet. By working together, Qatar gains access to Sweden’s expertise, and Sweden provides Qatari companies with a strategic entry point to Northern Europe.
