Sweden Innovationx: Impact Innovation – Mobilising for Breakthrough Innovation

News Published 2026-05-07 at 12:09

Results in Practice and a Look Ahead

During the seminar on May 7, representatives of the five Impact Innovation programs share early results and key lessons from initiatives from leading efforts to mobilise innovation for the green transformation, strengthening resilience and competitiveness in Sweden and Europe. An expert from the OECD Mission Lab discuss the impact of mission‑driven initiatives, and a leading academic voice offers perspectives on why societal transitions are both necessary and difficult, and how they can be made real in practice. Lawrence Hooey, Head of Technical Innovation and Niclas Dahlström, Head of Social Innovation represented Swedish Metals & Minerals.

“The event was a valuable chance to hear from the Impact Innovation programs, and to receive feedback and advice from the invited experts on mission-driven innovation” – Lawrence Hooey, Head of Technical Innovation, Swedish Metals & Minerals

Speakers

Representatives of the Impact Innovation programmes:

Cecilia Ramberg, Vice Programme Director, Net Zero Industry
John Hultén, Programme Director, ShiftSweden
Mariell Juhlin, Programme Director, SustainGov
Magnus Arnell, Programme Director, Water Wise Societies
Lawrence Hooey, Head of Technical Innovation, Swedish Metals & Minerals
Niclas Dahlström, Head of Social Innovation, Swedish Metals & Minerals

Academic and research experts

Alejandra Boni Aristizabal, Full Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Research Fellow and Deputy Director at INGENIO
Philippe Larrue, Doctor of Economics, Analyst at OECD Mission Action Lab

Moderator: Jenny Engström, Team Lead, Impact Innovation Accelerator

What is Impact Innovation?

Impact Innovation is Sweden’s national innovation initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow through breakthrough innovation -leading the way towards a sustainable and competitive Sweden, rich in quality of life for all.