SWEDEN-NIGERIA BUSINESS FORUM STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 18-19 MAY 2020 Partnerships between Sweden and Nigeria on ICT, Energy and Transport towards building a Smarter and Innovation Driven Cities
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ABOUT DELEGATION
HIGH-LEVEL NIGERIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION TO SWEDEN
LED BY MINISTER FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT, NIGERIA, H.E. OTUNBA ADENIYI ADEBAYO, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 18TH -19TH 2020
Sweden is a global leader in innovation and ranked first in Europe according to the European innovation scoreboard. Sweden spends more on Research & Development than any European nation (3% of GDP) and excels in promoting training and transfer of knowledge with partner countries and businesses. Over the years, this has given Swedish enterprises a unique head-start on the global scene with innovations like Bluetooth, Spotify, Skype and global companies like Ericsson, Scania, Volvo and ABB. Sweden´s capital Stockholm is currently producing the highest number of so-called ‘unicorns’ (or billion-dollar tech companies) per capita after Silicon Valley. Sweden is also ranked as the world´s most digitized economy. Investments and advancement in ICT have played a crucial role in diversifying the economy, creating new companies and jobs and developed smart new solutions in various sectors, including energy and transport.
Nigeria is the biggest country and economy in Africa, with a population of approximately 200 million, accounting for 47% of West Africa’s population and over 65% of West Africa’s GDP. With abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population, the country has long played an important role on the continent and it has the potential to be a wider global player in the coming decades. Presently, Nigeria hosts the second largest number of active innovation hubs in Africa with 55 hubs and its largest state Lagos ranks the first ecosystem on the continent. Recent commitments from Facebook, Google and Accion Microfinance are nothing but a recognition of the importance of the Nigerian market. Nigeria is also leading in the ambitious regional electrical connectivity project for the West African region under the auspices of the West African Power Pool (WAPP). The Nigerian Government’s commitments and efforts to develop the country’s infrastructure, diversify the economy and create jobs requires innovative solutions. The power of collaboration and co-creation is key.
The delegation and resulting activities aim to builds on previous exchanges and partnerships between the two countries, including the Swedish Minister for Trade’s visit to Nigeria in 2016, the Swedish-Nigerian Innovation day in Lagos in 2018, the event Nordic-Nigeria Connect, Innovating for Change, in Lagos in 2019 and the recently concluded Nigeria Digital Economy Summit in Abuja with Sweden selected as the partner country in 2019.
Your company will not only receive an updated perspective on the trade and investment opportunities with Sweden companies; but will also be offered a platform to exchange ideas, engage and develop relations with top Swedish business representatives, entrepreneurs, executives and political leaders in ICT, Energy & Transport.
Participation includes an exclusive tailored B2B and B2G matchmaking meetings with Swedish counterparts where you can: Deliver your sales message to a business-driven audience Initiate cross-border contacts and co-operations Find new commercial/technological/research partners Meet with government institutions, State-owned enterprises, potential partners Excellent networking & Business opportunities will be presented throughout the forum with pauses to mingle, networking lunches and high-level cocktail in the evenings. Site visits to partner companies outside of Stockholm in ICT, Energy and Transport (depending on your company’s area of operation) during Day 2
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 18TH -19TH 2020
NOTE! TIMINGS AND PROGRAM ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Saturday/Sunday, 16th – 17th May: ARRIVAL
• Arrivals from Nigeria • Evening reception at the Nigerian’s Ambassador’s Residence Offers the participants the opportunity to invite key stakeholders from business, authorities and government to dialogue in a relaxed setting.
Monday, 18th May: BUSINESS FORUM
Business forum on matters surrounding sustainability and the fourth industrial revolution
08:30 Arrival and Registration
09:00-10:30 Plenary session with High-level opening Discussions will cover how to realize the many opportunities in Nigeria while avoiding some of the obstacles commonly encountered by foreign companies and investors. ▪ Welcome Remarks by Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade, H.E. Anna Hallberg ▪ Address by Nigeria’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Investments, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo ▪ High level panel on the opportunities of partnerships between Nigeria and Sweden, challenges, lessons learned and expected outcomes. ▪ Keynote presentations from Swedish and Nigerian companies
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-13:00 Industry specific breakaway sessions followed by a joint panel discussion (OR pre-arranged B2B meetings)
13:00-15:00 Networking lunch
15:00-17:00 Afternoon (B2B & B2G matchmakings) An opportunity to have key meetings on business and investments opportunities in Nigeria, take part in industry specific roundtable discussions, participate in B2B and B2G meetings with key counterparts.
19:00-21:00 High level dinner hosted by the Swedish Minister for Trade, Anna Hallberg
Tuesday, 19th May: SITE VISITS TO PARTNER COMPANIES
These site visits will be geared towards relevant Swedish organizations/companies related to ICT, Transport and Energy as part of the matchmaking exercise. The visits will be held at leading firms’ locations e.g. Stockholm, Kista, Göteborg, Södertälje or Västerås
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TARGETED SWEDISH COMPANIES
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 18TH -19TH 2020
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Aptilo Network www.aptilo.com Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. We help service providers manage Wi-Fi hotspots and enable them to deliver attractive B2B Wi-Fi services tailored to the unique needs of venues, stadiums and businesses. The Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) boasts pre- integrated functions to maximize functionality and fast-track deployments while minimizing impact on existing systems. It has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 70 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling. Aptilo Networks' headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Dallas, and Dubai. Founded in 2001, Aptilo Networks is privately held with Norvestor Equity as the majority shareholder.
Arctic Group www.arcticgroup.se Arctic Group offers cutting-edge expertise with deep and wide knowledge within information technology. The company was founded in 1996 and our head offices are located in Norrbotten, Swedish Lapland. Our customers are primarily found within the public sector and telecom industry. We provide IT competence and programming. What sets us apart is the manner in how we do it and why this is beneficiary for our customer: Our ambition is to act as catalysts in every project. With given specifications as a starting point we help you to manage the project and to achieve the set goals within the set time range. Our vast experience and our extensive network of competent partners ensures that we always can fulfill your needs. Our driving force is to ensure that each consultant has the proper competence, giving us the best possibilities for each project.
Apis IPSolutions Training www.apistraining.com Apis IP-Solutions Training is a leading technology training provider to the mobile telecom industry. Our head office is based in Sweden and we are operating globally. We have delivered vendor-independent training to mobile operators, equipment suppliers, service providers, regulators, consultants and other customers since 1994. Our consistent high quality and renowned training methods have taken us to over 80 countries on all five continents. Apis IP-Solutions’ courses are based on the latest 3GPP, ETSI and IETF standards to meet the needs and expectations of our customers. We provide in-depth technical courses ranging from 2G/GSM, 3G/UMTS to 4G/LTE/EPS, and now also the emerging 5G area. We offer hands-on planning, optimization and troubleshooting courses. Our course portfolio also covers general datacom including TCP/IP, SIP, IMS including current trends and the evolution towards cloud-based computing, SDN and NFV.
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BeepSend www.beepsend.com Beepsend is a Swedish mobile messaging supplier with global reach focusing on Application to Person ("A2P") SMS solutions. One of our key strengths is high quality, cross border traffic for global enterprises and other aggregators. To provide the highest quality and best services available, we would like to have direct connection relations with MNO’s. With more than 10 years’ industry experience we consider ourselves experts in our area and we would like to share our expertise with MNO’s active in the A2P SMS space by providing a number of solutions around A2P SMS revenue and quality assurance. In 2015, Beepsend ranked among the Top 10 Leading A2P SMS Provider globally by ROCCO, according to Mobile Operators. Beepsend was also awarded Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 in Sweden in 2014 and Fast 500 in EMEA in 2013.
CellMax Technologies www.cellmax.com CellMax Technologies AB develops and markets high performance base station antennas for mobile networks (2G/3G/4G/LTE). Using a unique technology, CellMax’s products brings a dramatic positive impact to the overall data performance of the mobile network. CellMax’s revolutionary antenna technology virtually eliminates power losses within the antenna, resulting in significantly higher radiated RF power in the cell. Increased signal strength and reduced interference significantly improves data throughput and data capacity, allowing the operator to become truly spectrum efficient. The overall benefit for the network operator is a dramatically lower production cost per MB delivered. CellMax’s customers include several of the world’s largest mobile operators and manufacturers of telecom equipment, such as Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, T-Mobile, Telia Sonera, Globe Telecom, Hutchison, Aircel, Telecom Italia, Telecom Austria and AT&T.
Compodium International www.compodium.com Compodium International AB is a digital meetings operator that provides premium class video collaboration services to professional organizations, enterprises and providers of healthcare and education. With over 15 years of pioneering service execution, solutions within sophisticated telemedicine and e-health has grown to be our special field of expertise. To date, Compodium holds a number of governmental frame- work agreements including all 21 Health Care County Councils and Regions in Sweden. Compodium Inc. USA, our fully owned daughter company, reflects our export ambitions as the need for modern, state-of-the-art solution for distance consultation, treatment and tele homecare is exploding in the US. Compodiums accredited and cloud-based video services interconnect different systems, end-user products and digital networks for a robust, secure and easy- to-use customer experience. In 2015, Compodiums redundant video infrastructure production platform provide nearly 20 million conference minutes. Our customers benefit effective travel free, distance spanning collaboration with high productivity.
Digpro www.digpro.com Digpro was founded 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden. Our expansion accelerated as a result of a merger with a technology firm that was formerly part of global power-industry leader ABB. We focus exclusively on development and implementation of distribution management and geospatial software. dpCom is a geographic information system that puts your telecom network on the map. Incorporating comprehensive and modern GIS functionality, dpCom is a fully web-based asset register, including advanced position maps, schematic diagrams, topologies and asset data.
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Flexenclosure www.flexenclosure.com Flexenclosure is a specialist developer of intelligent power management solutions and modular data centres. We provide telecoms companies with the means to easily and cost effectively expand their networks and to improve operational efficiency and profitability. With over 20 years of experience operating in the rural telecom industry, and over 9,000 installations in more than 50 countries worldwide, our products deliver total peace of mind particularly to customers operating in extreme environments. Our objective is to be world leader in energy economy off the grid. We are a recipient of multiple industry awards in this area, including Sustainia 100 and the GSMA Green Mobile Award 2012.
Forsway Scandinavia www.forsway.com Forsway Scandinavia AB provides solutions for Internet access in areas where telecommunication networks are weak. By combining primarily satellite and mobile technologies, Forsway contribute to the bridging of the digital divide, co-operating with some of the world’s largest satellite and telecom operators. Our solutions are also deployed in terrestrial (MVDS, DVB-T, DVB-T2) networks, providing high-speed Internet services. Forsway’s clients are primarily DTH operators, mobile operators and ISP’s who need to roll out Internet access in areas where reliable fiber, ADSL or 4G networks not yet can support data services.
Ignitia www.ignitia.se Ignitia is a Swedish weather forecasting Company that focuses solely on the Tropics, a first of its kind. Set up in 2010, with operations in Ghana, Ignitia offers smallholder farmers a highly accurate and GPS specific weather forecast sent directly to their mobile phones. The cost of the daily forecast is deducted from farmers’ mobile credit. For the first time smallholder farmers are able to make informed, effective decisions on their day-to-day activities, increasing yield and ultimately profit.
Joors www.joors.com Joors is a Swedish software company founded in 2011 by a team of telecom and media professionals who wanted to spread and grow the use of mobile Internet by making it more affordable. They thought that increasing the use of mobile Internet would render new business opportunities that could partially finance the cost of mobile data. In 2012, Joors launched the world’s first ad-supported virtual mobile broadband operator. Joors software enabled distribution of advertisements and free mobile data through an existing mobile network. Thus, proving that Joors software could support completely new business models for mobile data. In 2015, Joors and Telia Sonera decided to launch an Affordable Internet service in Nepal in order to bring mobile Internet to those who previously could not afford it. Joors software enables Telia Sonera’s subsidiary Ncell to provide an affordable Internet application to all its smart phone subscribers. The application provides ad-funded access to free and subsidized Internet services. Today, Joors software enables mobile operators to provide Internet as a service in ways that are suitable in both emerging and mature markets. Whether it’s affordable or premium services, Joors believe that enabling people to access Internet services that they need and enjoy will unlock enormous value.
LM Ericsson www.ericsson.com Ericsson is a world-leading provider of communications technology and services. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient real-time solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our lives more freely, in sustainable societies around the world. Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other
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industries. Today 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic goes through Ericsson networks and we support customers’ networks servicing more than 2.5 billion subscribers. The utilities industry is making the switch, as regulators in many markets push for smart metering, smart grids, and advanced metering infrastructure. Ericsson enables Utility industry transformation in applying its IT and communication network capabilities to unlock operational efficiencies and customer value. Ericsson’s offerings transform utilities by building new intelligence into legacy infrastructures, unlocking operational efficiencies, and creating new competitive opportunities to drive service innovation, customer experience management, and billing. Ericsson have been in the telecoms market for 138 years and in Africa since 1896. We have customers in more than 180 countries, and support over 100 customers in 43 African countries with 27 offices across sub-Saharan Africa. We have the largest footprints for Managed Services in Africa.
MAFI www.mafi.se MAFI is an engineering company that create, develop, design, sell and deliver steel structure products and solutions. Our customers include telecom operators and construction companies, as well as other companies and organisations who are involved in the future of telecommunication infrastructure. During the last ten years MAFI supplied hundreds of optimized towers to sub- Saharan Africa and thousands of antenna and RRU supports for site modernization of networks in Europe. Thanks to our smart solutions and next-day delivery, we are the market leader in Scandinavia. In the coming years, operators will work closely together and networks will be consolidated. Antennas will increase in size and radio equipment will be tower mounted. Based on our profound expertise we provide our customers with solutions that increase their competitive edge.
Nordic Health Innovation (NHI) www.nhiab.com Nordic Health Innovation AB (NHI) is a unique entrepreneurial company based in Sweden in close cooperation with the National Rural Medical Center (GMC). NHI offers including flexible, cost- effective and standardized virtual wellness room for public and private clients, as well as associated training and access to doctors remotely (digital doctor). They are in the E-Health Business focusing amongst others on virtual healthcare centers. They are in collaboration with Ericsson, Cambio Healthcare Systems - a Swedish developer and provider of e-Health solutions Sigma etc.
Radio Innovation Sweden www.radioinnovation.net Radio Innovation Sweden AB specializes in research and development, design, marketing, and sales of Super Antenna Systems, SAS ™ and a Super Efficient Tower family, SET ™ for total site solutions for mobile cellular network operators and tower owners. Primary focus is to deliver solutions for the countryside and rural areas and populations. It is urgently required to deliver LTE 4G and soon 5G, higher speed mobile IP, in these areas. It represents 70% of the population in most countries, and service needs to be delivered at an affordable cost to consume. Radio Innovation offers advanced “transformational” technology for the transmission of mobile LTE and IP traffic. Offerings include stronger towers, phased array modular antennas and green energy solutions that provide exceptional performance and quality.
Okapi Finance www.okapifinance.com Okapi’s mission is to bank the unbanked, not by competing with banks but by being the link between banks and the unbanked, by bringing the bank to the people. Okapi services are particularly attractive in rural areas and wherever there is no access to a bank. Working with banks instead of competing
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with them is a basic feature of the Okapi concept, which differentiates Okapi from most competing services. In line with Okapi’s mission, the company’s founder, who is convinced that the best way to fight poverty is to provide education, has decided to create the Okapi Educational Fund, OKEF. 10% of the profits of Okapi subsidiaries in each country will be directed to the OKEF. The OKEF will support programmes aimed at improving the conditions of poor and orphaned children and giving them an education for a better start in life.
Polystar Instruments www.polystar.com Polystar Instruments AB is a telecommunications company that provides service assurance, network monitoring, and test solutions to telecom operators, service providers, and network equipment manufacturers worldwide. Polystar is trusted by more than one hundred Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) worldwide to help deliver service excellence to their subscribers. Polystar provides real-time service and network assurance and customer analytics solutions that enable CSPs to operate their networks efficiently, while providing the best products and services to their customers. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Farsta, Sweden. It also has offices in Sweden, the United States, China, Canada, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, as well as a regional sales and support office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Swedish Microwave (SMW) www.smw.se Swedish Microwave (SMW) is a leading manufacturer of professional Low Noise Blockdownconverters (LNB) for the satellite market. The products are used in VSAT systems (Very Small Aperture Terminals), SNGs (Satellite News Gathering), Cable-TV headends, Marine VSAT, and Satcom-On-The-Move applications. All work is in-house allowing custom-design products, short delivery times, high flexibility, quick service and support. Swedish Microwave designs and manufactures its products in Motala, SWEDEN, and has shipped to more than 127 countries. Since we started Swedish Microwave (SMW) in 1986 our business has seen many companies come and go. Today we are Europe’s oldest manufacturer of Low Noise Block converters (LNB), serving a global market.
Swedish Net Communication www.swedishnet.se Swedish Net was founded in 1999 and has since been trusted with multiple security projects. We have first-hand experience from working with the majority of Sweden’s high-security facilities. Our customers come from various industries such as nuclear power industry, correctional facilities, embassies, airport and defence-related. We have extensive experience from all phases in engineering of technical and physical protection for both fixed and field environments. Our services range from site audit reports and procurement documentation to delivering turn-key projects.
Telenor Connexion www.telenorconnexion.com Telenor Connexion is a leading, Scandinavian provider of IoT (Internet of Things) services with 20 years of experience working with enterprises around the world. They are the dedicated IoT experts in the Telenor Group, one of the world’s largest mobile network operators. Headquarters and tech center are in Sweden with sales representation in the UK, US, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore and Malaysia.
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Tilgin www.cleanenergy.com Tilgin has more than 15 years of experience and expertise within the broadband industry. Since the start, Tilgin has worked with its own gateway software as part of an overall delivery of premium gateway solutions. Tilgin is now taking the next step forward and launching Open HGA, an open platform for IoT and smart home solutions. Tilgin has developed a full featured Smart Home Gateway software, Open HGA, enabling the integration and management of DECT/ULE devices. The solution is developed in close cooperation with VTech and the use of their smart home devices as well as with Intel Connected Home Division. Tilgin Solutions provides complete solutions for the profitable online home. By combining customer premises equipment with management systems, software and professional services, Tilgin are able to bundle solutions designed specifically for operators – allowing you to fully exploit the power of broadband.
WRAP International AB www.wrap.se WRAP is a Swedish company working with Spectrum Management services and products. WRAP International provides a comprehensive portfolio of expert consulting and software products for radio network planning and optimization as well as spectrum management. The company has Software Products and Services focusing on the Radio Planning and Network Optimization needs for customers in three areas: • Defense (Headquarters, Army, Navy, Air force). • Public Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Radio Systems for mission critical applications such as Tetra, EDACS used by Police and Security Forces, Marine Authority). • Commercial Radio Network Operators (Cellular, Microwave, WiMAX, TV/Radio Broadcasters).
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ENERGY
ABB www.abb.com ABB is a pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. For more than four decades, we have been at the forefront, innovating digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems. Every day, we drive efficiency, safety and productivity in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure globally. With a heritage spanning more than 130 years, ABB operates in more than 100 countries and employs around 135,000 people. The Power Grids division is a global leader in pioneering technologies that help balance the growing need for electricity while reducing environmental impact as a partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The division serves utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure customers and is focused on addressing key areas such as the integration of renewable energies, growing network complexity, grid automation, and microgrids. This division also offers a full range of consulting, service and asset management solutions based on a lifecycle approach.
Againity www.againity.com Againity turns low-temperature heat into electric power. Againity turns biomass, household waste and waste heat into electricity. We offer in-house developed ORC (Organic Rankie Cycle) turbines for a more sustainable energy system. In Sweden the main focus are on installing our turbines on district heating plants to increase the production of local, renewable and weather-independent electricity.
Alfa Laval www.alfalaval.com Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena. Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX. The company has about 18 000 employees.
Camfil Power Systems www.camfil.com Camfil Power Systems is a world leader in the production and development of clean air solutions for gas turbines and other turbo machinery. We are one of the most global air filtration specialists in the world and business is coordinated between our own offices in Europe, America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Camfil has over 30 production units, 6 R&D centers, 3 Test & Learn centers around the world. The fabrication of our turbo machinery auxiliary systems takes place at carefully selected sub-suppliers’ part of our global network. The Power Systems Group has approximately 225 employees, with sales, engineering and project management in close collaboration. The company’s business concept is to provide customers with best-in-class clean air solutions for turbo machinery, whether it is for new installations, retrofits/upgrades or aftermarket services.
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Cleanergy www.cleanergy.com Cleanergy is the world’s leading supplier of sustainable energy solutions based on the Stirling engine with its main focus on dispatchable, on-demand solar electricity. Cleanergy is a Swedish high-tech SME specialized in the supply of Stirling engine-based renewable energy solutions. The company has its headquarters in Gothenburg and production facilities located in the heart of the Nordic automotive and aerospace clusters on the west-coast of Sweden. The Stirling engine is produced in a state-of-the-art assembly line. Cleanergy has access to the most advanced material suppliers and engineering centers of excellence in Northern Europe.
Digpro www.digpro.com Digpro was founded 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden. Our expansion accelerated as a result of a merger with a technology firm that was formerly part of global power-industry leader ABB. We focus exclusively on development and implementation of distribution management and geospatial software. dpPower offers an integrated, highly scalable, and robust enterprise software solution for complete network lifecycle management of your electrical network. By enabling management and visualization of grid-connected assets – detailed and located on purpose-built, geospatial network maps – it improves situational awareness and supports your key business processes. This includes enhanced analysis, network design and planning, operations, maintenance, field crew assignments, and much more.
Enertech www.enertech.se/ Enertech AB is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of heating products and is represented by subsidiaries, retailers and distributors in numerous countries across the globe. All of their heating products are developed and manufactured at their head office in Ljungby, Småland.
Exeger www.exeger.com/ Exeger AB offers powered products that harvest light based on the principle of photosynthesis. The more you use them, the more you restore the carbon balance of the planet. The factory is in downtown Stockholm, and their closest neighbor is a national park. In their current factory, the first of many, they can support their consumer electronics partners with tens of millions of the material annually.
Hexicon www.hexicon.eu Hexicon is a privately-owned Stockholm based Design and Engineering house developing projects and technology for floating multi-turbine platforms and was founded in 2009. Our patented technology enables the platform to align with the wind direction, giving its turbines free wind and maximizing energy yield. This enables efficient harvesting further offshore in deeper waters in areas with the best wind resources. Unique benefits Hexicon designs: By combining double capacity on its platforms, Hexicon’s designs have competitive advantages in park formations resulting in lower costs per installed MW. Hexicon parks require less inter-array cables which saves both CAPEX and installation effort. By sharing the foundation, O&M can be rationalized by access to multiple turbines from a single crew transfer.
Ibeko Power www.dv-power.com/ With headquarters in Stockholm (Sweden), it is best known through the brand ”DV Power”, and has since 2000 developed radically light and ingenious test solutions for transformers, circuit breakers, and batteries. The company was founded by a group of engineers with deep knowledge and
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experience in the power electronics technology area. Today their DV Power products are sold all over the world – in over 90 countries – and they are still focusing on extensive research and development.
Nibe www.nibe.eu For almost 70 years, NIBE has manufactured energy-efficient and sustainable climate solutions for your home. Everything started in Småland, Markaryd, and they value their Nordic heritage by taking care of the power of nature. They combine renewable energy with new smart technology to offer effective solutions so that they can together create a more sustainable future.
Scandinavian Biogas Fuels www.scandinavianbiogas.com Scandinavian Biogas’s aim is to be world-leading in large-scale biogas and bio-fertiliser production. The Company currently holds a leading position in renewable energy and biogas production in the Nordic region and it works to ensure an increased use of biogas in the energy mix. The Nordic heavy road transport sector is currently the most significant area for the Company’s growth ambitions, although the biogas market is also expected to grow within maritime transport and industry. Demand for liquid biogas (LBG) has increased in recent years, along with the supply of biogas- powered vehicles. This affects the market for compressed biogas (CBG), which is currently local but is expected to develop into regional or national markets in future.
Siemens Turbomachinery www.sit-ab.se Siemens is a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of systems for power generation and transmission as well as medical diagnosis. In infrastructure and industry solutions Siemens plays a pioneering role. Siemens has over 348,000 employees and operates in more than 200 countries.
Svea Solar www.sveasolar.se Svea Solar is Sweden’s leading solar panel supplier. The goal is to make renewable energy simple, affordable and a good investment for the customer, all while reducing CO2 emissions. Svea Solar installs 24 solar panels every hour, with over 50 000 solar panels installed so far.
Sweco www.sweco.se Sweco plans and designs the communities and cities of the future. We do this by offering qualified services in the fields of consulting engineering, environmental technology and architecture. Sweco is established in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland and Turkey. Sweco carries out tens of thousands of projects in some 70 countries worldwide to ensure clean water, efficient infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.
Vattenfall www.corporate.vattenfall.com Vattenfall is one of Europe's leading generators of electricity and heat, our main products are electricity, heat and gas. Vattenfall has approximately 20,000 employees. Together we produce heat and electricity from the energy sources; wind, hydro, biomass, solar, nuclear, coal and gas. To continuously and reliably deliver energy to our society we need a variety of energy sources.
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TRANSPORTATION
Frameco www.frameco.se Frameco has been developing and manufacturing armrest for heavy-duty vehicles since 1983. With more than 35 years of experience, we have learned what the customers want. We know that the need varies from driver to driver, and from vehicle to vehicle. The world doesn’t stop revolving even if you would like it to, so we at Frameco always aim to adapt to the latest breakthroughs. Therefore, we meet problems with innovating ideas and cost-efficient ergonomics made to last.
Freevalve www.freevalve.com We develop cam-less engine technology, enabling the ultimate freedom in engine control, gas exchange and fuel flexibility, as well as introduction of many other clever inventions that dependends upon a fully variable valvetrain. The primary driver for the development of the Freevalve technology is substantially reduced emissions and fuel consumption available for all kind of internal combustion engines. Currently Freevalve focuses on market introduction of the Freevalve technology in co-operation with an external global automotive sub-supplier, in parallel with OEM engine development projects.
Infocar Connect www.infocar.se Infocar Connect is a wireless OBD interface that easily plugs into your car for communication to the cloud, your mobile phone, tablet or PC. OBD provides a standardized connector which has been used on cars in Europe since 2001 and is used to access different control systems in cars. The internal memory also allows the interface to be used standalone without the cloud, mobile phone or tablet. For example, it can be used for long-term logging of parameters and fault codes or for a quick diagnostic scan.
Kapsch TrafficCom www.kapsch.net Kapsch TrafficCom is a provider of intelligent transportation systems in the fields of tolling, traffic management, smart urban mobility, traffic safety and security and connected vehicles. As a one-stop solutions provider, Kapsch TrafficCom offers end-to-end solutions covering the entire value creation chain of its customers, from components and design to the implementation and operation of systems. The mobility solutions supplied by Kapsch TrafficCom help make road traffic safer and more reliable, efficient, and comfortable in urban areas and on highways alike while helping to reduce pollution.
Sandvik www.home.sandvik Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2018, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and sales of 100 billion SEK in more than 160 countries within continuing operations.
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Scania https://www.scania.com/ Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance and rental services to enable our customers to focus on their core business. Scania is also a leading provider of industrial and marine engines. With around 52,100 employees in about 100 countries, our sales and service network is strategically placed where our customers need us, no matter where they operate. Research and development activities are mainly concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia with facilities for global interchange of both components and complete vehicles. In addition, there are regional production centers in Africa, Asia and Eurasia.
Sensys Gatso Group www.sensysgatso.com With more than 50,000 systems installed in over 70 counties, the Sensys Gatso Group is a leading world-wide player in traffic safety, environmental zone and access control systems with a strong commitment to improve road safety, reduce exhaust emissions and noise pollution, and to optimise traffic flows. With dedication to innovation, quality and reliability, the more than 200 employees of the Sensys Gatso Group develop and produce equipment and software in Sweden and the Netherlands. Sensys Gatso also has subsidiaries in Australia, Germany and the USA, and a branch office in the United Arab Emirates.
SKF Logistics Services www.skf.com SKF was founded in 1907 and grew at a rapid rate to become a global company. As early as 1920, the company was well established in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia and Africa. Today, SKF is represented in more than 130 countries. The company has more than 100 manufacturing sites and also sales companies supported by about 15,000 distributor locations. SKF also has a widely used e- business marketplace and an efficient global distribution system. SKF does business mainly through three divisions: Industrial Division and Service Division, servicing industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers respectively, and Automotive Division, servicing automotive OEMs and aftermarket customers. SKF operates in around 40 customer segments, whereof examples include cars and light trucks, wind energy, railway, machine tool, medical, food and beverage and paper industries.
Swedish Lorry Parts www.slp.se SWEDISH LORRY PARTS is a Swedish company specialising in replacement parts for Volvo Off Highway machinery, Volvo/Scania trucks and buses and Volvo Penta / Scania marine and industry. We have our own production and product development. As our customer you can be completely safe in the knowledge that our demand for high quality encompasses the whole production from purchasing to complete product. Our qualified team yearly arranges over 100.000 deliveries to around 91 countries across the world. Thanks to a well-stocked warehouse and top modern logistics we normally send deliveries the same day as orders are placed. The already extensive product selection is regularly increased by approximately 1500 items per year and now includes nearly 13.500 products.
Uniti www.uniti.earth/global/ Designed in Sweden and developed in the UK, the Uniti One has been created from the ground-up to be the ideal electric vehicle for the daily urban commute - a stylish, yet affordable EV that balances the needs of society with an inspired driving experience.
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Volvo/SMT www.volvo.se / www.smt-nigeria.com SMT, which stands for Services Machinery & Trucks, with their headquarters in Belgium, is a recognized distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks & Volvo Penta in 22 countries of North, Central & West Africa; and the exclusive Volvo CE distributor in the Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg. SMT has an extensive network in Africa & Europe with their long-term commitment to customer service; which is the key to their success in the heavy equipment and transport industry. SMT Nigeria, created in 2009 is the official distributor of Volvo CE and also for Volvo Trucks, Volvo Penta, Mack Trucks, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Palfinger and Dressta; with a network of 4 branches across the country located in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt & Kano. Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the leading brands in the road construction equipment industry and its now introducing its new concept in equipment to give oil & gas pipeline contractors a new lift with a revolutionary line of excavator based Pipelayers. From the pipe yard to the trench, Volvo Pipelayers deliver a competitive edge in even the most demanding conditions - not only in the oil & gas industry.
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TARGETED SWEDISH REGULATORS & INSITITUTIONS
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 18TH -19TH 2020
Exportkreditnämnden (EKN) www.ekn.se EKN is commissioned by the government to promote Swedish exports and the internationalisation of Swedish companies. We do so by insuring export companies and banks against the risk of non- payment in export transactions, thereby enabling them to conduct more secure export transactions. Our activities are financed by the guarantee holders' premiums.
Drive Sweden http://www.drivesweden.net/en Drive Sweden is a cross-functional collaboration platform that drives the development towards sustainable mobility solutions for people and goods. Together, we develop and demonstrate efficient, connected and automated transport systems that are sustainable, safe and accessible for all. We believe that tomorrow’s mobility can be safer, more efficient, more environment-friendly, more affordable, while also reclaiming valuable space in cities. 2015 Drive Sweden was awarded a contract to address this domain as one of seventeen such Strategic Innovation Programs, (SIP). Drive Sweden is currently in the third year of an expected total duration of 12 years, and with a considerable governmental co-funding behind it. The SIPs are funded by VINNOVA, the Swedish Innovation Agency, the Swedish Research Council Formas and the Swedish Energy Agency. Drive Sweden is hosted by Lindholmen Science Park AB.
RISE www.ri.se RISE is a unique mobilisation of resources to increase the pace of innovation in our society. By gathering a number of research institutes and over a hundred test beds and demonstration environments under the umbrella of a single innovation partner, we create improved conditions for society’s problem solvers. We gather around challenges and organise ourselves accordingly. Together, specialists in disparate fields innovate and resolve tough problems. Depending on the nature of the challenge and our assignment, we take on a variety of roles in the innovation system and develop new ones as and when required. We are owned by the Swedish State and work in collaboration with and on behalf of the private and public sectors and academia. Together, we develop services, products, technologies, processes and materials that contribute to a sustainable future and a competitive Swedish business community.
The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) www.sek.se SEK is owned by the Swedish government. Our mission is to ensure access to financial solutions for the Swedish export industry on commercial and sustainable terms. SEK finances large and medium- sized companies with sales of more than Skr 200 million. We also finance suppliers to export companies and foreign buyers of Swedish products and services. The Swedish Export Credit Corporation acts as a complement to banks and capital markets and was founded in 1962. With lending in 70 countries, SEK has a strong international network and long-standing experience of international funding. This is what makes us unique. SEK has two offices; the head quarter is
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located in Stockholm and one office in Gothenburg. In total, 240 people work at SEK. SEK is owned by the Swedish government and is governed by the owner instruction and ownership policy.
SPIDER Center www.spidercenter.org SPIDER Center is the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions. Spider is a central node in a network of actors from academia, civil society, government and business in Sweden and abroad. By combining concrete initiatives with scientific knowledge production, Spider occupies a distinctive position in the global ICT4D community. Spider offers a dynamic and flexible structure for ICT4D brokering as well as immediate state-of the art ICT4D competences by being a network organisation. Spider connects and facilitates the collaboration and sharing of experience between different actors in the field to reach better development results.
Smart City Sweden www.smartcitysweden.com Smart City Sweden is a state-funded export platform that initiates cooperation between Sweden and other countries within smart & sustainable city solutions. Smart City Sweden gathers best practice from Sweden within five areas: Climate, Energy & Environment, Mobility, Digitalisation, Urban planning and Social sustainability. We tailor our visit programs depending on the needs of the visitors. The Smart City Sweden head office is located in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm, one of the world’s most famous sustainable city developments. But there is a lot more to discover in other parts of Sweden. Here on our website, and by visiting our head office or one of our six regional offices, you can explore smart and sustainable city solutions from all over the country.
Swedfund www.swedfund.se We are the Development Finance Institution of the Swedish state. Our mission is to combat poverty by investing in and develop sustainable business in the world’s most challenging markets. Today we have a staff of 44. Our membership in EFI – in combination with intensive networking with businesses, organisations and authorities – enables us to offer knowledge and experience of the entire investment cycle. We should contribute to the goals of Sweden’s politics for global development. We should participate to financially, socially and environmentally sustainable investments, which create better living conditions for people living under poverty and suppression.
Swedish Post & Telecom Authority (PTS) www.pts.se The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) monitor the electronic communications and postal sectors in Sweden. The term ‘electronic communications’ includes telephony, the Internet and radio. Our vision is that everyone has access to good telephony, broadband and postal services. The Authority works with consumer and competition issues, efficient utilization of resources and secure communications. Bo Andersson has been the Chief Economist of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) since 2006. Mr Andersson has more than 20 years of experience from infrastructure industries. Bo Andersson has a Ph.D. in economics from Stockholm School of Economics and has a background as a researcher. Prior to his current position as Chief Economist he has worked as a market analyst in the power sector and as a consultant, working primarily with infra-structure issues, for different government agencies and industries. Acting for the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, Mr Andersson is dedicated to strengthening and develop the Swedish IT infrastructure in order to continue to be one of the leading IT nations in the world.
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Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) www.tillvaxtverket.se The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth is a government agency under the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation. Our focus is on fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness in all parts of Sweden. Our vision is more companies in Sweden that want to grow and have the capabilities and courage to do so. Knowledge, networks and funding are our main tools to achieve it. Our work benefits both businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs directly. Other initiatives are aimed at improving the overall terms and conditions that effect entrepreneurship and creating attractive environments for companies in all Swedish regions. Based on our knowledge of the needs of businesses and of Swedish regions, we build networks to facilitate cooperation and finance efforts to boost sustainable growth. One principal task is helping to ensure that EU funds are invested in projects that promote regional growth and employment. The agency has approximately 450 employees and is located in Arjeplog, Gävle, Gothenburg, Jönköping, Luleå, Malmö, Örebro and Östersund and in Stockholm (headquarter).
The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises (Transportföretagen) www.transportforetagen.se The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises is an umbrella organisation for associations and companies in the transportation sector in Sweden. The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises aim is to represent the entire transport sector. And with nine member associations which altogether organise 9.700 companies with around 221.500 employees, we are well on the way. The core of our operation is consultation. We work locally as well as internationally to support our members and to meet their varying requirements especially in the field of collective agreements and labour law. The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises is a part of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
Vinnova Sweden www.vinnova.se Vinnova is Sweden’s innovation agency. We help to build Sweden's innovation capacity, contributing to sustainable growth. Our vision is that Sweden is an innovative force in a sustainable world.
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ORGANISING INSITITUTIONS
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 18TH -19TH 2020
Business Sweden, West Africa (Trade section of the Embassy of Sweden) Business Sweden (The Swedish Trade & Invest Council)’s aim is to strengthen and promote Sweden as an attractive, innovative and competitive business partner. Business Sweden is owned by the Swedish Government and the Swedish industry. The shared ownership provides access to contacts and networks at all levels. Business Sweden offers professional services and has the competence and resources to identify international business opportunities for Swedish companies. We have a strong presence in every region in Sweden and in 60 countries worldwide to promote the expertise of Swedish companies seeking internationalization and the brand “Made in Sweden“. Simultaneously, we promote the attractiveness of the area, which we are responsible for by attracting businesses and Swedish investors. Thus, Sweden Business West Africa strives to encourage and accompany Swedish companies to invest in the West African Region, thereby aiding in the region´s development.
Embassy of Sweden in Abuja The Swedish Embassy in Abuja represents Sweden and promotes Swedish interest in Nigeria. Working for enhanced commerce and trade between Sweden and Nigeria is an integral part of the Embassy’s mission. The Embassy also follows the political and economic development in Nigeria and reports to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm, and to other authorities, such as the Swedish Migration Board, the Swedish Trade Council and The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida). Trade relations are an important part of the Embassy's work. The Embassy can assist Swedish companies in contacting government officials and help solve practical problems through contacting relevant authorities. The Embassy in Abuja also represents Sweden and promotes the relations with Benin, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), the Gambia, Ghana, and Togo.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden The Ministry for Foreign Affairs works with three main policy areas – foreign policy, international development cooperation and trade relations. At this time, we are seeing a growing global focus on Africa as a region for economic prosperity and economic growth – a development that we encourage and look forward to being more involved in. At the Ministry for Foreign Affairs we are increasingly focusing on facilitating trade relations between Sweden and sub-Saharan Africa. At the Africa Department, Ambassador Inger Ultvedt is responsible for coordinating trade promotion in Sub- Saharan Africa.
Swedish Ministry of Foreign Trade The Ministry of Foreign Trade covers trade and investment promotion. The purpose of Swedish trade and promotion policy is to promote Sweden’s economic interests and the image of Sweden abroad, to facilitate exports and imports and encourage trade with other countries. The Minister for Foreign Trade is Ms. Anna Hallberg.
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