Two years laying the foundations for industrial transformation
Net Zero Industry’s 2024–2025 Annual Report summarises the programme’s first two years. During this period, more than 600 organisations have been mobilised through collaborative projects, 102 projects have been funded, and the foundations have been laid for a competitive and resilient Swedish manufacturing industry with net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Net Zero Industry is now publishing its first Annual Report, providing an overview of the programme’s first two years. The report highlights how companies, universities, research institutes and public sector organisations have joined forces to accelerate the transition of Swedish manufacturing towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Between 2024 and 2025, the programme funded 102 research and innovation projects, mobilised more than 600 organisations, and established a project portfolio with a total value of more than SEK 530 million.
– The first two years have been about building a strong foundation for long-term change. We are seeing strong engagement from industry and growing interest in using innovation as a driver of both competitiveness and the transition to net zero, says Sofia Wieselfors, Programme Director of Net Zero Industry.
The report also showcases several concrete projects demonstrating how new technologies, business models and collaborations can contribute to lower emissions, greater resource efficiency and increased resilience. What these initiatives have in common is that they address challenges that no single organisation can solve alone.
– The transition to net zero is about more than reducing emissions. It is also about strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of Swedish industry. That is why we need to continue building new partnerships, testing solutions at scale and turning innovation into practical change, says Sofia Wieselfors.
During 2026, the programme will focus on strengthening knowledge and understanding of the key challenges that must be addressed to accelerate the transition. This includes the development of the Manufacturing Outlook report. Priority areas also include expanding industrial system demonstrators, strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), increasing international collaboration, and continuing to analyse the most pressing challenges facing industrial transformation.
Read the full Annual Report here (in Swedish)