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About RISE

RISE is Sweden's research institute and innovation partner, and one of Europe's largest research institutes. As an independent government research institute, we work to develop technologies, products, services and processes that contribute to a sustainable society and a competitive business sector. We do this in collaboration with industry, academia and the public sector – nationally and internationally.

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Sustainable growth through enhanced competitiveness

RISE is wholly owned by the Swedish state and has a special social mission to promote sustainable growth in Sweden by strengthening competitiveness and innovation of the business sector and promoting public sector innovation and its ability to contribute.
Mission and governance
Annual and sustainability report

Annual report 2024

RISE's annual and sustainability report summarises the financial year and reports on how we are working towards our goals for social benefit, customer value and sustainability. The report has been prepared in accordance with GRI and externally audited.

Read our annual and sustainability report
Message from our CEO

A central role in the innovation system

The need for applied research is greater than ever to solve the challenges of our time, transform and strengthen Swedish competitiveness. RISE's mission has never been more important.

Read the CEO's message

Sustainability in everything we do

RISE's main contribution to a sustainable future is through the solutions we develop together with customers and partners. In addition, we shall conduct our own operations in an environmentally, socially and ethically responsible manner.
Read about our sustainability work

Sweden's National Measurement Laboratories

RISE has been appointed by the Swedish government as Sweden's National Metrology Institute (NMI), which means that we coordinate and represent Sweden in international metrology contexts.

Read more about our mission as the National Measurement Laboratory

Independence and impartiality

RISE acts in several roles – from research and consulting to testing and certification. To ensure credibility, we have clear procedures that guarantee that our operations are independent, impartial and free from conflicts of interest.
Read more about our independence

Why RISE

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Social mission

– research and innovation that drive sustainable development.
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Independent and impartial

– a trustworthy partner with no vested interest in the results.
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Broad expertise

– expertise in a wide range of technical fields gathered under one roof.
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Technology infrastructures

– over 130 environments for development, testing and demonstration.
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Nationwide and international presence

– operations throughout Sweden and international collaborations. A driving force in both national and European research agendas.