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A Guide to US-Sweden Collaboration

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Interested in creating innovation in sustainable mobility through international partnerships? Our practical handbook offers insights and guidance for building successful collaborations between Sweden and the United States. The handbook offers practical insights and guidance for effective cross-border collaboration.

In this handbook you will learn: 

  • Why work together? 
     
  • Insights into the benefits of Sweden-US partnerships. 
     
  • A recipe for successful joint projects, detailing necessary ingredients 
     
  • Managing the challenges of working across time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments.  

The Importance of cross-border collaboration 

The handbook emphasizes that successful partnerships between Sweden and the United States can unlock new resources, drive technological advancements, and provide fresh perspectives on transportation challenges. By leveraging each country's strengths, these collaborations aim to create disruptive innovations that will shape the future of mobility.

 

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“This document was developed in close collaboration with Swedish and American project managers, who are or have been involved in a Future Mobility project.”

Josephine Darlington, Future Mobility, author of the handbook 

 

The handbook outlines practical steps for mobility actors looking to establish joint projects. It serves as a roadmap, helping Swedish and United States based-actors understand the key aspects of working with partners across the Atlantic, from initial matchmaking to securing funding and managing a collaboration project.  

How Future Mobility supports these collaborations 

Future Mobility, a publicly funded initiative, offers free services to actors interested in forming partnerships between the United States and Sweden. The support includes practical matchmaking, funding guidance, and strategic advice to help projects get off the ground. By offering these resources, Future Mobility aims to lower the barriers for collaboration and ensure that Swedish actors can effectively engage in transatlantic innovation projects.  

The handbook is now available for download. Whether you're a company looking to expand your operations or a research institute aiming to develop new technologies, this guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of working with partners in the United States. Explore the opportunities and take the first step toward making sustainable mobility a reality.