A partnership between Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University. We contribute to making the Stockholm region world-leading in research, education, and innovation.

A partnership between Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University. We contribute to making the Stockholm region world-leading in research, education, and innovation.

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Swedish academia, industry, and society join forces to set the EU innovation agenda on tech

Together with Technology Industries of Sweden, RISE, FAM, and the Stockholm Region European Office, Stockholm Trio has launched Tech it Further — a joint initiative to strengthen Europe’s technological competitiveness.

The European Commission's proposal risks weakening Europe’s innovation capacity

The presidents of Karolinska Institutet, KTH, and Stockholm University call for stronger EU research and innovation funding and a clear strategy for collaboration across academia, industry, and society in a Swedish op-ed published in Dagens industri.

Initiatives

Sustainable development

The Stockholm Trio for Sustainable Actions initiative promotes interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration between academia and societal stakeholders to advance sustainable development.

Brussels representation

Through its joint representation in Brussels, Stockholm Trio supports participation in EU-funded research, education, and innovation programs, while engaging with policy development in these areas.

International collaborations

Stockholm Trio collaborates with internationally leading universities to facilitate knowledge exchange, enhance academic excellence, and strengthen global networks.

Education

Stockholm Trio supports the development of joint programmes and courses to leverage the broad academic environment offered collectively by Karolinska Institutet, KTH, and Stockholm University.

Research infrastructure

Stockholm Trio coordinates joint efforts to develop research infrastructure and make it accessible to researchers at Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University.

News

  1. 24 October 2025

    On 21 October, policymakers, researchers, and other experts met at Karolinska Institutet to explore how health equity can be...

  2. 23 October 2025

    To compete globally, the EU needs a robust budget for research and innovation and a clear strategy that promotes research...

Calendar

  1. 18 November

    Welcome to the next Stockholm Trio Alumni Mixer, an alumni event in the spirit of collaboration, exploration and discussion, where we bring together alumni from...

  2. 27 November

    To be included as an author of an academic publication implies responsibility for the work that is reported. There are suggested criteria for when someone is to...

University Alliance Stockholm Trio

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to advance knowledge about life and strive towards better health for all.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s largest, and one of Europe’s leading technical research and learning institutions and a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation.

As one of Europe’s leading centres for human science and science, Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

University Alliance Stockholm Trio

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to advance knowledge about life and strive towards better health for all.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s largest, and one of Europe’s leading technical research and learning institutions and a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation.

As one of Europe’s leading centres for human science and science, Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.