AI Sweden awarded: ‘An important catalyst in the AI transformation’

Friday, September 5, 2025

For the second time, AI Sweden has been presented with The Great Award for its work in accelerating the use of AI in Sweden. The award is a recognition of the crucial role AI Sweden plays in strengthening both the nation's competitiveness and societal benefit through applied AI.

Emma Ytterström from AI Sweden on stage during The Great Award ceremony

Emma Ytterström takes the stage on behalf of AI Sweden to accept The Great Award 2025.

The award has been presented since 2010 by the Great network to organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing digital development in West Sweden. The citation highlights AI Sweden as a key driver in the Swedish AI ecosystem with the ability to translate technology into tangible benefits for society as a whole.

AI Sweden is an important catalyst in the AI transformation. Their ability to bring together academia, the business sector, and the public sector to accelerate the use of AI is crucial for Sweden's competitiveness and welfare. They are a clear winner.

Stefan Göthberg

Head of Operations at Great

A clear acknowledgment – and a springboard

At a time when international competition for AI talent is intensifying, The Great Award serves as clear proof that AI Sweden has not only built the right structure and methods – but has also created real impact.

This award confirms that our model works. It is fantastic recognition of the work our partners put in alongside us. At the same time, this is just the beginning – the award gives us the strength to step up and meet the new challenges and opportunities that await us, says Emma Ytterström, Head of Ecosystem – National Collaboration at AI Sweden.

Emma Ytterström

Head of Ecosystem - National Collaboration at AI Sweden

Building the future together

With over 170 partners from the public sector, business, academia, and civil society, AI Sweden runs projects that are changing everyday life and the future. One example is the A shared digital assistant for the public sector initiative, where over 60 municipalities, regions, and government agencies are developing AI solutions that free up time for employees and create better services for citizens. The project is based on research in language models conducted by AI Sweden and its partner organizations and has attracted international interest – including from OpenAI.

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