About
The objective of the Green Transition Initiative (GTI) is to position Sweden as a key partner to U.S. cities and states in their urban transformation, connect Swedish and U.S. stakeholders, and leverage opportunities in sectors such as mobility, energy, and buildings. The initiative aims to strengthen innovation collaboration, trade, and investments between Sweden and the United States.
What is GTI?
A "one-stop-shop" for Swedish-American collaboration to accelerate the green transformation.
- Team with 100% focus on the green transition
- Point of contact for U.S. and Swedish partners
- Focus spans from innovation to adoption and commericialization
Who we are
The initiative is led by a core team located in Washington DC and Silicon Valley. The team is supported and governed by the founding organizations the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, Business Sweden, the Swedish Energy Agency and Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova.
The founding organizations have been active in the U.S. for a long time, effectively laying the groundwork for a collaborative initiative. The initiative draws on previous expertise and leverages the extended network of the founding organisations to create new partnerships and pioneer new solutions.
Who we target
Strong collaboration with key Swedish and American stakeholders will be essential, including:
- Governmental agencies
- States and municipalities
- Universities and research institutions
- Private corporations
- Capital investors for energy initiatives
What we want to achieve
Vision: Contribute to reduced global emissions and increased bilateral trade and investments between Sweden and the US. Key values include collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
Mission: Support and increase the adoption of sustainable technologies and innovation in the U.S energy and industrial transformation by positioning Sweden as a key provider of sustainable solutions and to increase investments to Sweden from the US within green technologies. The mission is also to increase the promotion of Swedish companies towards US stakeholders in these fields.
How we work
The initiative maintains eight work streams for implementation. These work streams intend to strengthen and coordinate the work of the founding organizations and their extended network.
- Conducting market research and analytics
- Centralizing communication and marketing efforts
- Establishing a Team Sweden system demonstrator
- Accelerate green-tech innovation and research collaboration
- Attracting and coordinating green investments to Sweden
- Expanding network and organizing events and delegations
- Positioning Swedish solutions in specific HPOs
- Establishing SME support structures and accelerator program
Founders
The Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC
The Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC is Sweden's mission to the U.S and part of Sweden's foreign representation. We manage diplomatic relations with the United States.
Business Sweden
Business Sweden is Sweden's trade and invest council. We are business developers with a unique mandate and mission to help Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden.
The Swedish Energy Agency
The Swedish Energy Agency is leading Sweden's transition to a sustainable energy system. We work to promote knowledge and analysis of supply and usage of energy in society, as well as to secure energy supply. The organization is regulated by the Government through the instruction and annual appropriations directives.
Vinnova
Vinnova is the Swedish governmental agency for innovation. We help to build Sweden's innovation capacity and open the way for innovation that makes a difference and contributes to sustainable growth.
