Joakim Skog

The strategic area, Future Innovations systematically explores methodologies, mindsets, tools, and other means to better understand possible futures, and make strategic decisions today based on what path leads to the desired future. Foresight, experimentation, dialogue, collaborations, facts, and evidence together with an explorative mindset are all fundamental ingredients. As the strategic lead, Joakim is responsible for organising the team operatively and driving the agenda according to Vinnova’s strategy. He has a background in computer science and before joining Vinnova was head of innovation at a large data-intense company, spurring the innovation spirit in his colleagues while establishing partnerships with startups in a true open innovation manner.