TPD Innovation network event

On 22 May 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard signed the Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) in Helsingborg. TPD is a memorandum of understanding on technology cooperation, building on the Swedish-American research agreement from 2006. Its aims are joint research and development, trusted technology, market access, research exchange and secure supply chains.

The cooperation covers eight areas:
1. Artificial intelligence
2. Connectivity and 5G/6G
3. Space, including security and development in the Arctic
4. Quantum technology
5. Biomedicine and health
6. Energy
7. Advanced manufacturing
8. Defense innovation

TPD is a political declaration of intent. It gives clear backing for cooperation, but what it will contain has not been decided. That is why Sweden needs to put its own agenda on the table, and the people best placed to do that are those who build companies and develop new technology.

The work started with a roundtable in Stockholm on 19 October. In Linköping we continue with a focus on the strengths of our region: AI, cybersecurity, connectivity, advanced manufacturing, space and defence.

Come prepared with your answers to:

• What does your organisation need to grow in, or with, the US?
• Where can Swedish and American actors create the most value together in the next 12 months?
• Which obstacles must be solved first, for example regulation, security requirements, export control or funding?
• Which partners, customers or research environments in the US do you want to connect with?

Representatives from the US will take part. They can answer questions, explain how the cooperation will work in practice and help you find the right contacts.
The roundtable is held in English. Seats are limited, and the organisers reserve the right to select and prioritise participants.

Organised by Linköping Science Park with the support of Cyberly, Defense Hub Sweden, IoT World and AI Öst.