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US-Nordic Summit emphasizes cooperation within technology & sustainability

On July 13th President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden in Helsinki to further strengthen the partnership between the Nordic countries and the United States of America. The leaders discussed topics such as transatlantic security, climate change, technological innovation and democracy. In regards to sustainability and green transition the countries emphasized the importance of working together to handle the climate crisis in order to ensure a sustainable economic development.

U.S. and Nordic leaders also discussed ways to intensify collaboration within energy efficiency, mineral resources and clean technology. They noted that cooperation within these areas is essential to achieve the common goals of dealing with the climate crisis, accelerating thetransition to green technology and maintaining high standards on environmental and social issues. The leaders are determined to ensure that the green transition creates more job opportunities and economic growth.

Furthermore, the leaders recognized the critical importance of technological advancement – with appropriate safeguards and risk mitigation measures to ensure global prosperity and security. The U.S. and the Nordic countries are committed to expanding cooperation in technological areas such as 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology. They noted that cooperation on basic and applied research enables the United States and its Nordic partners to stay at the technological forefront and to develop technologies and standards that are consistent with shared values and interests which can be applied in ways that protect democracy and uphold human rights.

The leaders further underlined the strategic importance of international connectivity. An increased cooperation between the U.S. and the Nordic countries will help reduce critical strategic dependencies and vulnerabilities and create a more secure economic growth. They also emphasized the importance of research collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Nordics and the U.S. in order to strengthen shared democratic values and work towards a more sustainable and secure future for all citizens.

Top 10 Most Innovative Countries in the World in 2022

Top 10 Most Innovative Countries in the World in 2022: Changes in technology have constantly propelled human growth, and this trend will continue as cutting-edge technologies advance. In this article, you’ll find the top 10 most innovative countries in the world in 2022.

Sweden is ranked the second most innovative country in 2022, according to the global innovation index.The country has a strong history of invention, and in recent years, its startup environment has drawn considerable interest from across the world.

The United States ranks as the world’s third most innovative country in 2022. It is home to some of the leading technology firms including Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel. In terms of the concentration of high-tech enterprises, the US leads the globe.

SIREUS launched website for the three-year-long project

“The launch of the website is another milestone for the SIREUS program”, says Christer Bergman, SIREUS Program Director. “The rapid development of the website has been possible due to the experienced and highly skilled staff at Pinevision Design Studio”, The Swedish company with a local office in Silicon Valley. Bergman continues; “Another contributor to the website development and for our future social media strategy is Dr. Niklas Myhr, Professor at Chapman University in Irvine California. He is also known as the Social Media Professor."
 
The website will be integral part to collaboration between universities in Sweden and the U.S. It will facilitate bilateral innovation and research projects, which ultimately will help universities, students, and researchers. The website will focus on knowledge exchange in innovation, science, and entrepreneurship and increased talent mobility for students and researchers between Sweden and the U.S.

Mid Sweden University cooperates with SACC-USA

"We see this as an important springboard to strengthen Mid Sweden University’s relations with the world outside Europe as well, and in a way that enables all different parts of our operations to find their entrance to the project" - Anna Lindahl, Head of International Relations Office at Mid Sweden University.

SACC-USA launches SIREUS

The Swedish American Chambers of Commerce of the USA (SACC-USA) is thrilled to announce the launch of SIREUS, a three year long collaborative project between SACC-USA and 12 Swedish universities. The project is supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC and the Swedish Institute, and will establish and operate a structured platform for increased talent mobility and knowledge exchange between Sweden and the USA in the areas of innovation, research and entrepreneurship.