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Strategy

The Knowledge Foundation strives to be a long-term, courageous funder that builds a stronger Sweden. In our strategy, we outline six strategic shifts to better meet the demands and needs of the future. We also reinforce five core values for the Knowledge Foundation’s operations. The strategy was adopted in 2024.

Our core values

  1. Cooperation for enhanced competitivenes
  2. Profiling of HEIs
  3. Stakeholders determine direction
  4. Predictable funding opportunities
  5. Dialogue-based approach

Strategic shifts

  1. Strong research and education environments – from a focus on management to a focus on environments
  2. Developed skills supply initiatives
  3. More co-funders and partners
  4. Special initiatives as a complement to the programme portfolio
  5. Collaboration between higher education institutions
  6. A stronger and wiser voice in research and education policy

How the strategy was developed

The strategy is based on dialogues with all 22 target universities of the Knowledge Foundation, as well as representatives from industry, regions, and trade unions, among others. To place the strategy in a broader context, a research and education policy expert group was also attached to the project. In addition to the dialogues with key stakeholders, the strategy is built on a number of surveys and analyses that the Knowledge Foundation has conducted or commissioned.