2020

How India is leading in digital transformation?

Published October 26, 2020 by Fanny Von Heland in New Delhi

The Covid-19 induced lockdown in India has accelerated digital transformation and ensured business continuity. India is now the second-fastest digitizing economy and is increasingly recognized as a global force. Enabled by massive investment in new...

China’s climate pledges and EU-China cooperation on green transformation – What’s new and what more can and will be done?

Published October 23, 2020 by Nannan Lundin in Beijing

“As the world’s largest emitter of carbon, China’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2060 is a significant step toward addressing climate change. It would be revolutionary if China is able to match its ambitions with...

Election 2020 – technology and innovation

Published October 20, 2020 by Henric Johnson in Washington

The race for global innovation leadership is on, with nations increasingly recognizing the importance of innovation and R&D strategies in driving growth and spurring competitiveness. USA's long standing leadership in these areas is becoming...

Experiences from researchers in the bilateral cooperation between Sweden and Brazil

Published October 14, 2020 by Jacob Paulsen in Brasília

Semida Silveira, Kenneth Persson and Magnus Carlquist are examples of researchers building bridges between Brazil and Sweden in the area of research and innovation. OSI Brasília will take this opportunity to present researchers that are working...

The Future is Not Waiting – These Are the South Korean Unicorns Growing in Stockholm

Published October 14, 2020 by Anders Hektor in Seoul

Avanssion Edtech platform that inspires non-native English speakers. Dtonic Corporation Geo-Hiker - Spatio-Temporal Big Data Engineering Platform Effi Inc. Work Management Collaboration Tool Featuring Visual Communication I-ON...

From Circular Economy to Polar Science | From Intellectual property rights to Innovation Policy – India and Sweden continue to join forces

Published October 9, 2020 by Fanny Von Heland in New Delhi

The COVID-19 crisis hit the innovation landscape at a time when innovation was flourishing. Despite the adverse effects the pandemic is having on global economies, the crisis has already catalysed innovation in many new and traditional sectors,...

Meet Challenge with Cooperation and Innovation –What do we see at the Zhongguancun Forum 2020?

Published October 7, 2020 by Nannan Lundin in Beijing

I’ve lived in Silicon Valley for 35 years, I’ve taught in entrepreneurial clusters in New York, Boston, Helsinki, Santiago Chile, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, and Tokyo, but the visit to the heart of the Beijing start-up world...