Innovation Accelerator Session – IAS

Bring your challenge. Leave with a path
forward.

Innovation Accelerator Sessions (IAS) connect companies, researchers, and public organisations from Sweden and Brazil to explore collaboration and turn challenges into innovation projects. IAS is part of the Sweden–Brazil Innovation Initiative (SBII). 

Welcome companies, reseachers and public sector

The Innovation Accelerator Session is a structured session where participants present a challenge, idea or solution. The goal is simple:  To connect the right people with the right ideas.

We welcome challenges from: Companies (startups, SMEs and large companies), Universities and research institutes, Public sector organisations and Innovation and support organisations actors in Swedish and Brazilian within this following focus areas: Bioeconomy, Life Science & Digital Health, Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Mining.

    What you get

    Access to experts & network

    Get access to experts in bioeconomy, digital health, sustainable cities and mining who help you grow and evolve.

    Tailored Guidance

    Present your challenges and receive personalized feedback to support the next step in your journey.

    Networking Opportunities

    Build valuable collaborations with stakeholders from various industries to accelerate your idea and create new opportunities.

    Four IAS sessions will be held in 2026: April 28, June 26, September (TBD) and November (TBD).

    How it works

    Innovation Accelerator Session are short, structured meetings designed to explore collaboration opportunities. Selected applicants are invited to present their challenge, idea or solution during an IAS session.

    Present your company & challenge (10 min)

    A short and sharp introduction to your needs and ambitions.

    Expert feedback & discussion (10-15 min)

    You get direct input, guidance and perspectives from a
    network of experts and innovation partners.

    The way forward

    The experts summarizes insights and next steps. Hopefully
    you leave with clearer direction and potential collaboration
    opportunities both nationally and internationally.

    Ready to accelerate?

    Submit your challenge and get fast-track access to
    expertise, networks and international collaboration.