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KTH, Stockholm University and RISE
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Paul Walton reflects on an interdisciplinary stay at Digital Futures

As his time as Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures comes to an end, Professor Paul Walton looks back on a period of research exchange, new connections and discussions about how science can become more interdisciplinary and inclusive…

Paul Walton
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From Science to Societal Impact: Digital Futures sets the course for 2026–2030

A new strategy puts human agency, responsible AI, and collaboration at the heart of digital transformation…

Digital Futures Strategic Plan 2026-2030
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From KTH to the racetrack: Filippo takes autonomous racing to the next level at UC Berkeley

This summer, KTH student Filippo Di Fiore has gained first-hand experience of cutting-edge autonomous racing at UC Berkeley. As part of the AI Racing Tech team, he has been working on the control system of an autonomous Indy race car – with the ultimate test coming at Laguna Seca on 3 September…

Filippo – from algorithms to the racetrack
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A summer of research and exchange: Steffen Leonhardt at Digital Futures

This summer, Professor Steffen Leonhardt from RWTH Aachen University joined Digital Futures as a Scholar-in-Residence. During his stay at KTH, he contributed to research, teaching and knowledge exchange, while developing new connections with researchers working across biomedical engineering, digital health and intelligent systems…

Steffen Leonhardt from RWTH Aachen
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Digital Futures launches Innovation Tuesday

As part of Digital Futures’ Innovation Programme, we are launching Innovation Tuesday at Digital Futures hub – a series of interactive mini workshops exploring topics in innovation and entrepreneurship. The workshops will take place 15:00 – 17:00 on the first Tuesday of every month, starting in September…

Innovation Tuesday
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The Stockholm Digital Sandbox – a trusted platform enabling governed data sharing and real-world testing for digital and AI-driven urban solutions

Real problems. Real data. Real Stockholm.
A governed platform where the city, enterprise, academia, and startups translate research into validated outcomes inside Stockholm — not conversations about it…

Visit the Stockholm Digital Sandbox website
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Drone Gymnasium explores new relationships between humans and autonomous technology

A new video released by the Digital Futures research project Drone Gymnasium offers a glimpse into an experimental space where drones become tools for creativity, reflection, and human exploration rather than machines with fixed purposes…

Drone Gymnasium
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Open Calls!

Digital Futures provides funding for strategic research projects that advance its vision. Explore upcoming calls, including details on objectives, available funding, timelines, application procedures, eligibility criteria, expected outcomes, and key selection criteria – everything you need to submit a proposal.

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WASP secures continued funding through 2034

21/09/2026

The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) will continue through 2034, following a…

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Paul Walton reflects on an interdisciplinary stay at Digital Futures

18/09/2026

As his time as Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures comes to an end, Professor Paul Walton…

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A summer of research and exchange: Steffen Leonhardt at Digital Futures

16/09/2026

This summer, Professor Steffen Leonhardt from RWTH Aachen University joined Digital Futures as a Scholar-in-Residence…

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Events & seminars

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Outreach | Open events

Hur främjar vi demokratiskt deltagande i AI-samhället?

September 30, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, plan 2, KTH

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Seminar | Open events

How to Revive Forgotten Stories: A New Garbology Approach

October 1, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, floor 2 at KTH main campus OR Zoom

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Outreach | Open events

Nobel Calling 2026: Gör AI oss dumma?

October 5, 2026

Nobelprismuseet

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Our ambition

Our vision is to shape a sustainable society – economically, environmentally, and socially – through digital transformation.

Our mission is to create an international hub for excellence in research, empowering individuals through innovation, education, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit, while building a strong, collaborative community.

Our goal is to establish Digital Futures as one of the top five university research centers globally in digital transformation technologies, fostering close collaboration between academia, industry, and society.

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Calls

Digital Futures provides funding for strategic research projects that advance its vision by supporting specific actions or initiatives.

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How to host an event

Digital Futures supports multiple seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences, and related events every year.

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Room-booking

Digital Futures faculty and partners can use the Digital Futures facilities – conference rooms and office spaces.

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Our partners

Close collaboration with industrial and public stakeholders in the broader Stockholm region – and beyond – is a key element of Digital Futures’ vision and goals.

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