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24 October 2025
Luleå University of Technology Leads the Way Towards Future Centres of Excellence
Luleå University of Technology has been entrusted with leading two of Vinnova’s feasibility studies for future national centres of excellence in breakthrough technology. The work covers the areas of fossil-free hydrogen and neuromorphic technology, both of which are central to the development of a sustainable and competitive society.
In the feasibility study Hydrogen – The Systemic Innovation Cluster for Excellence, the university is coordinating efforts to bring together research environments, industry, and societal actors to lay the foundation for a future excellence cluster in fossil-free hydrogen.
"This is an important step in strengthening Sweden’s position in the field of hydrogen. Through this feasibility study, we are bringing together research environments, industry, and societal stakeholders to develop a joint roadmap that can lead to long-term solutions and sustainable growth," says Cecilia Wallmark, Director of the Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS) at Luleå University of Technology.
Cecilia Wallmark, Executive Director of the Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS)
World-Leading Hydrogen Solutions
The vision is for Sweden to be the world leader in climate-positive hydrogen-related solutions by 2035. The planned centre of excellence aims to ensure that hydrogen-based products and services become a significant part of Swedish exports while also strengthening the country’s security of supply and industrial competitiveness.
"Hydrogen is a key to achieving the climate goals and building a resilient society. With this feasibility study, we are taking the next step towards a fully integrated innovation system with global impact," says Cecilia Wallmark.
Among the feasibility studies funded through Vinnova’s initiative, NEUTEC – Shaping the Future with Neuromorphic Technology is also led by Luleå University of Technology. The project focuses on strengthening Sweden’s expertise in next-generation intelligent systems.
Both feasibility studies are part of Vinnova’s programme for centres of excellence in breakthrough technology, conducted in collaboration with the Swedish Research Council. The goal is to establish Swedish research and innovation environments at an international top level by 2035.
Contact
Cecilia Wallmark
- Associate Professor, Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden, CH2ESS
- 0920-492847
- cecilia.wallmark@ltu.se
- Cecilia Wallmark
Fredrik Sandin
- Professor
- 0920-493163
- fredrik.sandin@ltu.se
- Fredrik Sandin
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