Why does The Kamprad Family Foundation want to participate in the funding of Future Challenges in the Nordics? “If research is to contribute to societal development, it must relate to what is being done, as well as what should and must be done,” said Executive Board Member Lena Fritzén.

Why does the Society of Swedish Literature in Finland want to participate in the funding of Future Challenges in the Nordics? “I want the collaboration and dialogue between decision-making and research to be expanded,” said CEO Dag Wallgren.

Soon it will become clear which projects will be funded within the research programme, Future Challenges in the Nordics. Funding is proposed for eleven projects.

Why does Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne want to participate in the funding of Future Challenges in the Nordics? “This research program nicely combines not only several countries but also has the ambition to connect researchers from the humanities and social sciences,” said CEO Birgitta Forsström. “We believe this is a successful venture.”

What made Riksbankens Jubileumsfond join the funding of Future Challenges in the Nordics? “I firmly believe that the only way to approach the great challenges of the future is collaborating between all science domains,” said CEO Marika Hedin.

Why does the Finnish Cultural Foundation want to finance Future Challenges in the Nordics? “We especially wish to encourage interaction between the humanities or social sciences and the natural or technical sciences,” said Secretary General Antti Arjava. “This is an opportunity to learn from each other on both sides.”

Why does The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland want to participate in the funding of Future Challenges in the Nordics? “In a post-industrial society we should not focus on achieving growth alone, but also on pure knowledge and the wellbeing of people,” said CEO Sören Lillkung. “We value the holistic view on the surrounding world.”