Automation Region

One important strength of Automation Region is the commitment of our members. The members run our development groups, where the activities are developed further, and our board has several representatives from companies and local government. Our member companies consist of start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises and world-leading multinational automation companies.Automation Region is a centre of excellence at Mälardalen University that unites small enterprises, large corporations, academia and the public sector in a cross-industry cluster. Together with our 150 member organisations, we strive to market Swedish automation expertise, stimulate innovations and secure the industry’s long-term skills provision.Automation Region is financed by funds from the EU, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, Vinnova and various regional actors. In 2016, Automation Region was named one of three winners of Vinnväxt, a Vinnova programme that entails ten years’ funding for the...