SwedenLeading the world in innovation

Sweden – at the top

1/131 – Innovation Capacity Index 2011

2/125 – Global Innovation Index 2011

1/82 – Global Creativity Index 2011

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Always connectedA leading country in cell phone,

internet and broadband penetration

Among the highest R&D spending in the world

Some areas in which Swedish research excels

Largest number of global companies

per capita

Mobile telephony

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Innovated in Sweden…

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All this while less than 0.15% of the world’s population is actually Swedish.

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What’s the secret, Sweden?

Political focus

Education

Infrastructure

Research and innovation

Open borders

Equality

Cooperation

Critical thinking

Diversity

Open and international climate

Non-hierarchical organizations

Delegated responsibilty

Encourage children’s play

A culture nurturing innovation

SwedenSpirit of innovation