{"id":4535,"date":"2021-09-24T10:25:47","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T08:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sg.se\/?p=4535"},"modified":"2022-10-24T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T12:49:03","slug":"sweden-one-of-the-most-innovative-countries-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sg.se\/en\/sweden-one-of-the-most-innovative-countries-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweden, one of the most innovative countries in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scientific publications, tech concepts, infrastructure, high tech exports\u2014and patent and trademark applications. These are some of the factors that have won Sweden a top position among the world\u2019s most innovative countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year the Global Innovation Index, drawn up by the UN\u2019s intellectual property organisation WIPO, ranks 132 countries by their innovation opportunities and results, relying on 80 indicators, among them patent and trademark applications. It is compelling proof of Sweden\u2019s business credibility and stellar reputation for innovation and invention, as Filip Skarp<\/a>, a patent consultant with Str\u00f6m & Gulliksson, says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Also, in my experience people see Swedish companies as extremely reliable, and direct and to the point about their deliverables and when communicating too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filip Skarp says the most fascinating thing about working as a patent consultant is the opportunity to be close to the innovation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 I would advise anyone working on an invention or in R&D to contact a patent firm before they\u2019ve even started their project or company. If you start with a plan for your intangible assets, even if it\u2019s only an outline, you\u2019ll find it is worth it in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Str\u00f6m & Gulliksson is happy to offer a free initial consultation where we can go over ideas and possibilities\u2014confidentially, of course\u2014and discuss the importance of mapping out a strategy from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 We attach great importance to fully understanding our clients\u2019 business models and unique requirements. I\u2019m convinced that\u2019s what makes for the best basis for a long-term, profitable collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation driven by Sweden\u2019s work environment and pragmatism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filip Skarp believes much of the innovative boldness found in Sweden and Swedish companies is there in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Most people who have been through the school system, especially Sweden\u2019s engineers, often have very practical, pragmatic views about technology and problem-solving. It means we\u2019re not as locked into theoretical models or past solutions, and we dare to think outside that famous box, says Filip, singling out another positive factor: the work environment at Sweden\u2019s companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 The open climate in many workplaces is another strong contributing factor. Swedish employees will ask questions and challenge standards, and that freedom drives improvement, product development, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of the current trends, Filip says, are solutions to reduce environmental impact and innovations in artificial intelligence which are realisable in concrete terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 At the moment we\u2019re seeing a lot of smart new inventions propelled by a determination to help reduce environmental impacts and energy consumption. And where they used to be blue-sky visions, these are inventions in highly topical areas such as artificial intelligence or machine learning that are offering real technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Swedish government is prioritising innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WIPO\u2019s rankings have been published every year since 2007, and Sweden has put in a strong showing by holding the second place for the past three years. The Swedish government has reiterated its continued prioritisation of innovation issues, saying it is crucial because of the need for a green deal and the impact of digitalisation on companies, jobs, and daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minister of Enterprise and Innovation, Ibrahim Baylan, is quoted in the Government Offices of Sweden press release<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Sweden is again one of the most innovative countries in the world. An important part of that is our unique ability as business, universities, civil society, and the public sector to work together\u2014to rally and find solutions to the challenges society faces. Our innovative strength means we have the chance to shape our green and digital futures, to create new products and services which will have an impact locally and globally, and to create more jobs in Sweden, says Ibrahim Baylan, the Minister of Enterprise and Innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world\u2019s 10 most innovative countries in 2021 according to the Global Innovation Index:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Switzerland
2. Sweden
3. USA
4. UK
5. South Korea
6. The Netherlands
7. Finland
8. Singapore
9. Denmark
10. Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Regeringskansliet\/Government Offices of Sweden<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scientific publications, tech concepts, infrastructure, high tech exports\u2014and patent and trademark applications. These are some of the factors that have won Sweden a top position among the world\u2019s most innovative countries. Every year the Global Innovation Index, drawn up by the UN\u2019s intellectual property organisation WIPO, ranks 132 countries by their innovation opportunities and results,… Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4528,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t