Research centre established by:

KTH, Stockholm University and RISE
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Digital Futures

From Science to Societal Impact

Digital Futures is a cross-disciplinary research centre with the mission to address societal challenges through digital transformation. Established in 2020 by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, and RISE.

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    Digitalize in Stockholm 2026 – Where AI Shapes Society

    Date: 11 November 2026
    Time: 09:00–16:00, followed by mingle until 18:00
    Venue: Münchenbryggeriet, Stockholm
    Participation: Free of charge
    Join us for a day of inspiration, dialogue and new perspectives on where AI is taking society – and how we can influence what comes next.

    Explore the Program & Register!
  • A panel of four people seated on a stage at the Nobel Prize Museum in front of an audience.

    Does AI make us stupid?

    What happens to human abilities when AI takes over more of the tasks we used to do ourselves?

    That question was at the centre of a panel discussion at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm on 5 October, bringing together researchers from KTH, Stockholm University, Stockholm School of Economics and Karolinska Institutet.

    Among the panellists was Karl H Johansson, Director of Digital Futures…

    Does AI make us stupid?
  • A man in a grey shirt and jeans stands in a modern office corridor with wooden walls. A window labelled “digital future.” is visible beside him. Overhead lights and an emergency exit sign illuminate the space.

    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
  • A stack of brochures titled digital futures Strategic Plan: From Science to Societal Impact 2026-2030, featuring a dark cover with colourful, blurred light streaks.

    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
  • A person with wavy hair stands with arms folded in front of a blue and yellow racing car on a sunny day at a racetrack, with garages and empty grandstands in the background.

    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
  • Scrabble tiles arranged to spell INNOVATION on a wooden surface, surrounded by scattered letter tiles.

    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
  • Small drones with lights are flying indoors in a spacious room with large windows, showcasing the possibilities of Digital Futures. Two people are standing and talking in the background, whilst another person sits on the floor to the left.

    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.

    Learn more about upcoming calls here
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Latest news

09/10/2026

How and why the Nobel Prize is awarded: Sten Grillner shares insights from neuroscience A…

From the classroom to the wider public: Digital Futures welcomed visitors during Nobel Calling 2026

09/10/2026

On 7 October, Digital Futures opened its doors to school students and the general public,…

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Does AI make us stupid? Experts explore how AI is changing human abilities

06/10/2026

As artificial intelligence becomes part of research, education, workplaces and everyday life, an important question…

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Events & seminars

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Conference | Open events

Stockholm Trio Postdoc Symposium 2026

October 12, 2026

Eva & Georg Klein Hall, Biomedicum, Karolinska Institutet, Solna

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Workshop | Open events

Innovation Tuesday

October 13, 2026

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

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Conference | Open events

WASP Academia and Industry Days 13-14 October 2026

October 13, 2026 – October 14, 2026

Cirkus, Stockholm

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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.

About us

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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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