We are the Swedish Maritime Technology Forum
Welcome to the Swedish Maritime Technology Forum, in short SMTF! Our forum delivers solutions for applications on, under and above the sea surface as well as for activities related to the sea!
Cooperate with us!
WELCOME TO THE SWEDISH MARINE TECHNICAL FORUM, a forum for the Swedish maritime technical industry hosted by RISE Research Institute of Sweden.
Our mission is to listen to and support our members on their business and development journey. We create opportunities for new business through networking in various forms. We educate, inspire and sow new seeds of innovation through highly relevant webinars, physical workshops and study visits. We work to make the industry visible and influence authorities to make decisions that benefit those working in the industry. We hold brainstorming sessions with the industry to find solutions to tricky challenges and in some cases this leads to joint development projects. With RISE as the host organization we have a strong USP as we have access to a variety of skills. In addition to various cutting-edge skills, there is solid knowledge of project reporting, financing and project management. We also work for internationalization through a number of different initiatives aimed at creating business in the global arena.
All this work is well-established with our member companies and the entire business concept is based on active engagement from both parties. Welcome to our forum with your engagement and ideas! Below you can read a bit more about our four focus areas and if you think we can be a suitable partner for joint events or projects, don’t hesitate to contact us. Together we can make greater things happen!
SMTF focus areas
External monitoring and influence
SMTF are in cloose contact with the maritime industy and other parties, many times the origin of our articles. We try to influence politicians’ decisions through discussions and run projects that can influence regulations. We try to attract young people to the maritime arena through fairs.
Networking & co-creation
SMTF arrange various types of events throughout the year, often in collaboration with our member companies. We offer everything from simple pub nights to focus events at member companies and users of marine technology solutions. We also hold breakfast meetings on current topics.
Internationalization
SMTF places great emphasis on creating conditions for international collaborations. A first example of this is our INGO project, which aims to do business with non-governmental organizations, a process that involves understanding the organizations’ needs and being able to offer relevant solutions.
Innovation and development projects
SMTF has initiated many innovation and development projects together with industry. Many times the need and initiative comes from our members and sometimes they are generated through our platform for open innovation – SARGASSO.
International cooperation
SMTF is engaged in several international projects and we are always open for new cooperations. Contact us for a meeting or send us an email!