In 2022, we established several testbeds, developed new offerings, and launched strategic collaborations that enhance our ability to support both businesses and the public sector.
RISE wins an innovation competition
This year’s edition of Vinnova’s Vinter competition focused on care and health data associated with Type 1 diabetes. RISE won the Infrastructure category with the Encrypted Health AI solution, which is based on privacy-preserving technology.
A royal visit to the maritime environment
H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon, H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria, and H.R.H. Prince Daniel visited RISE to learn about sustainable maritime solutions of the future. The royal visitors received a demonstration of the experiments with sailing vessels conducted by SSPA (now RISE) at the Maritime Dynamics Laboratory, a wave lab.
Joining forces in additive manufacturing
RISE’s new Application Center for Additive Manufacturing will drive development in Swedish industry by offering cutting-edge equipment and expertise, especially for small and medium-sized companies, that allow them to compete at an international level.
Breaking ground for bioeconomy
RISE’s major biorefinery investment, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of bioeconomic technologies, products and services, gets underway at a groundbreaking ceremony in Örnsköldsvik. A new pilot hall will be completed in 2023.
MECM becomes part of RISE
The French company MECM (Material Engineering & Corrosion Management) is integrated into RISE’s subsidiary French Corrosion Institute. The acquisition strengthens the corrosion offering with a stronger industrial experience.
Collaboration with Stockholm University
Stockholm University and RISE sign a new framework agreement for collaboration in education, research and societal development. The goal is to meet long-term societal challenges together.
RISE becomes full owner of AstaZero
RISE acquires Chalmers’ share of AstaZero and thus becomes the sole owner of the world’s first full-scale independent test environment for future road safety. The facility is important for the development of autonomous and connected vehicles.
RISE starts Cyber Test Lab
With more and more connected vehicles, the risk of cyberattacks increases. By bringing together researchers and experts around the Cyber Range, AWITAR and AstaZero testbeds, RISE establishes Europe’s most advanced cybersecurity test cluster for the automotive industry.