CLOSER 2024-2027 Swedish collaborations platform for increased transport efficiency

Purpose and goal:

CLOSER conducts research and innovation for increased (freight) transport efficiency and was established in 2011. CLOSER is a central part of the research and innovation system and contributes to a large number of triple-helix collaborations. In addition, CLOSER contributes to an effective exchange of knowledge and has created an open collaboration platform for actors in research, industry and the public sector.

All activities within the program are driven by the global development goals and are complemented by European and national transport, business and energy policy goals. Expected results and effects:

Dissemination of knowledge that contributes to a collective uptake of knowledge in the sector that stimulates sustainable growth. Coordination and visibility of future innovations that can be tested in joint demonstrations. Trust between the programme and its stakeholders, but also between actors through a neutral dialogue.

Independent needs that lead to a palette of possible solutions that allow the solution(s) with the greatest potential to be driven forward. Flexibility and mobility contribute to the rapid analysis and development of new initiatives and programmes. Approach and implementation:

The knowledge node gathers knowledge around ideas on how transportation can be developed towards a more efficient system. This by supporting actors to communicate, collect and put results in the context of R&I activities. The network of partners is a prerequisite for finding proposals for solutions for increased transport efficiency.

Through dialogue with stakeholders, knowledge gaps or the need to test ideas are identified. Here, CLOSER contributes to providing support by concretising issues, creating consortia, helping to apply for funding and participating in collaborations