SHIFTLABS Inspiring Story

ShiftLabs is a Swedish national consortium of partners working together to support small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation and sustainable development efforts. Co-funded by the European Union's Digital Europe Programme and Swedish regional authorities, ShiftLabs offers a range of services to help SMEs integrate digital tools and achieve balanced sustainability across economic, social, and ecological dimensions.

The initiative operates through four regional nodes, each comprising a leading university in production research and a technology center:

• Mälardalen: Mälardalen University & Mälardalen Industrial Technology Center (MITC)
• Skövde: University of Skövde & ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena
• Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, KTH LeanCenter & Södertälje Science Park
• Gothenburg: Chalmers University of Technology & SiiLab

These nodes serve as "One Stop Shops" for SMEs, providing access to a wide array of services in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, and robotics. The network is further strengthened by collaborations with national organizations like EIT Manufacturing and the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), ensuring comprehensive support for companies aiming to enhance their digital capabilities.