Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

During our recent study visit to Kiruna in northern Sweden, participants had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, large-scale industry, and unique cultural experiences in an inspiring and unforgettable setting.

Registration is now open for WISE Networking Days 2026, taking place on November
23 – 24, 2026.

This time, you’ll have the chance to hear from Professor Carsten Gachot and Professor Yen-Chieh Huang. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s a great time to secure your spot. It’s shaping up to be a valuable and engaging experience, and we don’t want you to miss out!

This call aims to support joint research projects between researchers within WACQT and WISE in the areas of quantum technology for materials science or materials science for quantum technology, with a required focus on sustainability.

We are excited to welcome all new members of the WISE Community and invited guests to this year’s WISE Welcome Meeting!

A new powerhouse for materials research is emerging at Luleå University of Technology.

The call text for the third WISE Industrial Project Call (WISE-ip3) is now available, marking the start of a new round of funding aimed at strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. The application portal is set to open in April 2027.

In the spring sunshine, the Uppsala node of Wise-EST was officially inaugurated at Uppsala University by Vice Rector Charlotte Platzer Björkman and WISE co-director Olle Eriksson, marking the launch of a new research infrastructure for tribology.

An international team of researchers has developed a high-performance, biodegradable membrane made from jute agricultural waste to filter oily water. The material is produced using a simple and scalable process and it can be removed using ultrasound and easily re-casted, restoring its performance again and again. Even after repeated use, the membrane maintains over 99% separation efficiency.

The purpose of the grants is to bridge the gap from academic basic research to innovations in materials science for sustainability.