The Sustainable Societies of the Future: Social Capital, Green Transition, and the Power of Communities

We share our insights from two intensive days in Luleå focused on green industrial transformation, the significance and growth potential of the gaming industry, and how to build relationship-driven communities. We return to Flemingsberg with a continued strong belief in the immense potential of collaboration and cooperation.

At the Flemingsberg Science Foundation, we continue to work together to learn more about building the society of the future by leveraging the unique strengths that already exist. The study visit was organized by Luleå Science Park, one of Sweden’s largest technology parks, with a focus on knowledge, technology, people, and creativity.

“We believe in the synergy that arises when knowledge and experiences are shared with one another. In our collaboration with Flemingsberg Science, we embrace a non-hierarchical openness, inspiring each other while also exploring how we can create national partnerships. During these days in Luleå, we’ve had the opportunity to showcase what is happening in Norrbotten.” – Annica Von Ahn, Luleå Science Park

During these days, we met representatives from Arctic Game, Luleå Municipality’s business office, and Hej Främling. While the green industrial transformation shines brightly in the north, we also gained insights into significant investments in the development of the tech and gaming industries, where gaming has become one of Northern Europe’s fastest-growing ecosystems.

“During our visit to Luleå Science Park, we were inspired by their innovative environment and successful collaboration models. We look forward to exploring joint projects and creating synergies, particularly within the gaming industry but also around community development, which can strengthen our respective ecosystems.” – Pernilla Boström, Flemingsberg Science Foundation.

How Do You Build a Place Where More Organizations Want to Establish Themselves?

What is it that actually makes a company, research environment or organization choose to establish itself in a particular place? It is rarely just about premises or geography. Just as important are access to talent, networks, collaboration and a shared direction for the future. In Flemingsberg, a number of stakeholders are working together through Etableringskontor Flemingsberg to strengthen the area’s attractiveness and create the best possible conditions for future establishments. Pernilla Boström tells us more about the work, the goals and what we took away from a study visit to Lund and Malmö.

New incubator in Flemingsberg to strengthen cultural and creative ideas with support from across Europe

I höst startar H&ART Incubator vid Södertörns högskola, en ny satsning för personer med idéer inom konst, kulturarv och kulturella och kreativa näringar. Inkubatorn är en del av ett europeiskt nätverk med elva universitet i elva länder och ger deltagarna tillgång till både lokalt stöd och ett internationellt nätverk av mentorer, experter och samarbetspartners.

HackNation Comes to Flemingsberg: Strengthening the Connection Between Stockholm and Silicon Valley

A global innovation network with roots in MIT and Silicon Valley is coming to Flemingsberg. On October 3-4, students, researchers, entrepreneurs and developers will gather at Innovation Station to build solutions alongside participants from more than 65 countries. The initiative is led by the GameTech initiative Press Start and the life science initiative Life Science Cluster Flemingsberg, with the ambition of creating new bridges between Stockholm, Silicon Valley and some of the world's leading innovation ecosystems.

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