Materials science that enables a sustainable world
Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability, WISE, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and encompasses major efforts at Sweden's foremost universities.
About WISE
WISE (The Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability) is the largest investment in materials science ever in Sweden and includes major investments at the leading universities in Sweden. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.
The program is a collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology (CTH), Royal University of Technology (KTH), Linköping University, Luleå University of Technology, Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Lund University, as well as with selected research groups at Karlstad University, Umeå University and Örebro University.
Through collaborations with industry and society, WISE will promote and activate a transition towards a sustainable society and at the same time advance the scientific frontier in materials science, which establishes Sweden as a leading nation in the field.
WISE is financed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the total budget for the WISE program is close to SEK 3 billion during 2022–2033.
VISION
A sustainable future through materials science
MISSION
Perform materials science research at the international forefront to empower sustainable technologies with positive impact on society and to train future leaders in society, industry, and academia.
GOALS
Our goal is to promote transition towards a sustainable society and establish Sweden as a leading nation in the field. WISE explores advanced functional materials targeting specific thematic areas.
Read full text on our researchSUSTAINABILITY MISSION
Our pursuit of progress has harmed the planet, with resource depletion, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Urgent action is needed to address irreversible climate changes.
Read the full WISE Sustainability MissionIMPACT
WISE sucess story
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE
WISE is now investing 500 MSEK (45 MEUR) in Research & Technology Platforms at seven universities in Sweden.
Read moreFACULTY AND RESEARCH CONSTELLATIONS
WISE is primarily based at seven of Sweden’s foremost research universities, which together form a complete and complementary knowledge base to successfully execute the core activities in research and education.