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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

As a Digital Futures initiative, the platform provides a governed and secure platform for sharing data between problem owners, data holders, researchers, and innovators. It enables validated experimentation, real-world testing, and accelerated development while reducing friction, risk, and cost…

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Advancing Parkinson’s research: Satarupa Chakrabarti on brain-based diagnostics and her time in Sweden

Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease has long relied on observable symptoms—despite the disease originating in the brain. At KTH, Satarupa Chakrabarti has been working to change that. As a Digital Futures Postdoctoral Fellow based in Stockholm, she has developed machine learning methods to uncover overlooked temporal patterns in brain activity…

Satarupa Chakrabarti – interview
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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

As a Digital Futures initiative, the platform provides a governed and secure platform for sharing data between problem owners, data holders, researchers, and innovators. It enables validated experimentation, real-world testing, and accelerated development while reducing friction, risk, and cost…

Visit the Stockholm Digital Sandbox website
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Open Research Day 2026 showcases cross-sector collaboration and real-world challenges

On 6 May 2026, researchers, industry representatives, and public sector partners gathered for the Digital Futures Open Research Day 2026, a full-day event dedicated to discussing pressing societal challenges that could be tackled through interdisciplinary research…

Open Research Day 6 May
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Fostering Human Agency in AI – Mediated Learning FOCUS PERIOD 2026 · STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN · 4 EVENTS

22-24 April: SYMPOSIUM – Fostering Human Agency for AI-Mediated Learning
6 May: WORKSHOP – Pure Question-Based Learning (PBQL) with GenAI
13 May: EVENT – Regulation in AIED
18-22 May: PhD Course – Fostering Human Agency for AI-Mediated Learning

Digital Futures FOCUS PERIOD 2026
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Digital Futures Launches First Proof-of-Concept Project Grants Call for 2026

The Proof-of-Concept project grants aim to bridge the gap between academic research and innovation by supporting the development of functional prototypes—ranging from software solutions to integrated hardware systems. Projects should demonstrate technical feasibility while also exploring commercial or societal potential, paving the way for future implementation, commercialisation, or open dissemination…

Proof-of-Concept Project Grants Call for 2026
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Beyond the Cloud: Film and research initiative in Stockholm tackles AI and sustainability

Through The Material Cloud Film Festival and a parallel three-day workshop, researcher Francesca Larosa is bringing together audiences, experts and policymakers to explore the hidden social and environmental dimensions of AI…

Film and research initiative in Stockholm tackles AI and sustainability
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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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Students and global business leaders convene at Digital Futures to redesign the future of talent

20/05/2026

International students, senior business leaders, and academic representatives gathered Tuesday at KTH Campus for the “Emerging Leaders…

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Drone Gymnasium explores new relationships between humans and autonomous technology

19/05/2026

A new video released by the Digital Futures research project Drone Gymnasium offers a glimpse into an…

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New book release: Music and Sleep – A scientific perspective

12/05/2026

We are pleased to share the publication of Music and Sleep – A Scientific Perspective, edited…

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Events & seminars

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Workshop | Internal events

Digital Futures Faculty Workshop

May 21, 2026

IVA Conference Center, Grev Turegatan, Stockholm

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Co-sponsored event | Open events

BrainNet 2026: A multi-scale view of the brain

May 25, 2026 – May 27, 2026

AlbaNova University Center and Digital Futures

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Breakfast Seminar: New Technology for Home-Based Hormone Diagnostics

May 28, 2026

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

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

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

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

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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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