XR Sweden - From extended reality to extended human

The concept of XR has rapidly matured and expanded, from the XR technology itself to an XR ecosystem enhanced by e.g. AI technologies and visual interaction. The market is, however, far from reaching its full potential and urgent action is needed to pave the way and create XR readiness at all levels. Sweden is well positioned in world leading research, development, lead users, etc., and there is now a golden opportunity to take an internationally leading role in the future of XR. To enable and catalyse this process a national platform that shortcuts the distance from research to innovation and realises the potential to trigger commercial breakthroughs in the XR field is needed.

Constellation and Collaboration:
XR Sweden builds on a core collaboration between six experienced and well established organisations: Visual Sweden, WISDOME, WASP WARA Media and Language, InfraVis, AI Impact Lab and RISE. This constitutes our Core Team. Within XR and AI, this constellation possesses world-class research and applied expertise, competence and long-term experience of leading innovation processes and platforms. The constellation also extends to a network of relevant actors, in a comprehensive range of sectors, partnering with research units, companies, public organisations, and authorities across Sweden. An active Development Team and a wide range of Contributing Partners ensure that all types of actors and perspectives will be heard and considered. This organisational inclusivity guarantees a solid foundation for technology and market foresight and high competence in, and experience of, managing and operating XR Sweden. 

Approach and Work Packages:
Guided by strategic foresight, the work packages will focus on trend analysis, scenario building, agenda setting, stakeholder engagement, verification and organisational development. This structured approach ensures an inclusive and coordinated effort that aligns with Sweden’s needs, and positions XR Sweden as a driver of sustainable, long-term innovation.