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POLICY ASSESSMENT SWEDEN

Policy Entry 1

Country:

Sweden

Policy Title: 

National Strategy for Gender Equality

Policy Type: 

National

Year of Adoption: 

2016

Responsible Authority: 

Ministry of Employment

Policy Scope: 

Gender equality, labor market, education

Key Objectives:

Ensure equal economic conditions

Promote gender-equal education and participation

Increase women’s participation in leadership and innovation

Prevent gender-based violence

Mainstream gender equality across all sectors

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Encourages equal participation in all sectors, including green tech and STEM, by removing systemic barriers and promoting inclusion across education and employment.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – It is the central purpose of the policy.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

Yes – Includes gender-disaggregated data, quotas in some sectors, and measurable targets in public employment.

Stakeholder Engagement:

 Yes – Developed through multi-sectoral consultations including civil society.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Regular national gender equality reports using Statistics Sweden data.

Monitoring Indicators: 

Employment rates, income gaps, sector participation by gender, leadership positions.

Funding Available: 

Yes – National budget allocations for gender equality initiatives.

Impact Description:

Led to gender mainstreaming in multiple sectors and policies; measurable progress in women’s participation in higher education, including in STEM.

Link to Source Document:

https://www.government.se/government-policy/gender-equality/

Policy Entry 2

Country: 

Sweden

Policy Title: 

Gender and Innovation Programme

Policy Type: 

National

Year of Adoption: 

2013

Responsible Authority: 

Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency

Policy Scope: 

Innovation, research, entrepreneurship

Key Objectives:

Support gender-sensitive innovation

Promote women-led tech initiatives

Mainstream gender analysis in R&D

Ensure equal access to funding

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Supports innovations in green tech and STEM by providing funding and mentoring to gender-diverse teams.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – Gender is a core criterion for funding and program design.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

Yes – Targets for female participation in funded projects; mandatory gender plans.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Involves academia, industry, and civil society.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Applicant tracking, project audits, and periodic evaluations.

Monitoring Indicators: 

% of women-led projects funded, impact of gender integration on innovation outcomes.

Funding Available:

Yes – Over SEK 100 million allocated.

Impact Description: 

Increased visibility and support for women in tech; rise in gender-aware projects in cleantech and AI.

Link to Source Document:

https://www.vinnova.se/en/m/gender-and-innovation/

Policy Entry 3

Country: 

Sweden

Policy Title:

Climate Act and Climate Policy Framework

Policy Type: 

National

Year of Adoption: 

2017

Responsible Authority: 

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Policy Scope: 

Climate change, green economy, energy

Key Objectives:
Reach net-zero emissions by 2045
Integrate climate policy across sectors

Promote just transitions and inclusiveness

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Drives investment in green sectors, opening career paths in green engineering, renewables, and climate tech.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – Policy guidance includes gender equality as a dimension of just transition.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

No – Equality promoted conceptually, not through quotas.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Public consultations and industry roundtables.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Annual climate policy reports and sector reviews.

Monitoring Indicators: 

Emissions reductions, green jobs created, transition progress.

Funding Available:

 Yes – National climate budget and EU Green Deal support.

Impact Description: 

Enabled Sweden to lead in green technology adoption; increased funding and employment in the green economy sectors, indirectly supporting women’s entry.

Link to Source Document: https://www.government.se/articles/2017/06/the-climate-policy-framework/

Policy Entry 4

Country: 

Sweden

Policy Title: 

Gender Equality Strategy in Research

Policy Type: 

National

Year of Adoption: 

2017

Responsible Authority: 

Swedish Research Council

Policy Scope: 

Academic research, innovation

Key Objectives:
Ensure equal funding access

Reduce structural bias in peer review

Promote gender-balanced leadership in research

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Ensures women in STEM fields have equitable research opportunities and visibility.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – Explicitly designed to advance gender equality in research.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

Yes – Includes panel composition quotas and balanced funding goals.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Input from universities and researchers’ unions.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Gender-disaggregated data collection and annual reporting.

Monitoring Indicators: 

Grant distribution by gender, peer review panel composition.

Funding Available:

 Yes – Public R&D grants via annual budget.
Impact Description: 

Enhanced female representation in research funding; improved conditions for women researchers in STEM.

Link to Source Document: https://www.government.se/articles/2017/06/the-climate-policy-framework/

Policy Entry 5

Country: 

Sweden

Policy Title: 

Smart Specialisation Strategy

Policy Type: 

National

Year of Adoption: 

2015
Responsible Authority: 

Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation

Policy Scope: 

Innovation, smart tech, sustainability

Key Objectives:
Promote regional innovation clusters

Strengthen competitiveness in green and digital sectors

Ensure inclusive innovation

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Focuses on advanced tech and sustainability; supports sectors with high green/STEM content like AI, energy, biotech.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – Strategy includes inclusive growth goals.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

No – Inclusion is encouraged, not mandated.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Participatory planning with industry and academia.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Regional tracking via innovation metrics and project reports.

Monitoring Indicators:

Innovation uptake, SME participation, regional tech jobs.

Funding Available: 

Yes – EU Structural Funds and national co-financing.

Impact Description: 

Enabled growth of regional innovation hubs with greater gender diversity in entrepreneurship, especially in sustainability-related tech.

Link to Source Document: https://www.vr.se/english/about-us/organisation/policy-documents/strategy-for-gender-equality.html

Policy Entry 6

Country: 

Sweden
Policy Title: 

Green Tech Incubator (Innovation Skåne)
Policy Type: 

Regional
Year of Adoption: 

2018

Responsible Authority: 

Region Skåne

Policy Scope: 

Entrepreneurship, green tech
Key Objectives:
Support early-stage startups in green tech

Provide access to mentoring and capital

Encourage diversity in entrepreneurship

Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Provides business support for clean tech, circular economy, and energy efficiency sectors.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – Offers tailored support for women-led startups.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

Yes – Tracks % of female entrepreneurs and applies a diversity lens in selection.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Partnered with universities, municipalities, private investors.

Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Regular performance and diversity reporting by incubator staff.

Monitoring Indicators:

Startup success rates, founder demographics, investment levels.

Funding Available: 

Yes – Regional development funds and innovation grants.

Impact Description: 

Increased female participation in green entrepreneurship in Skåne; several women-led startups scaled through the incubator.

Link to Source Document: 

Innovation Skåne

Policy Entry 7

Country: 

Sweden
Policy Title: 

Girls into STEM Programme
Policy Type: 

Sectoral
Year of Adoption: 

2015
Responsible Authority: 

Teknikföretagen (Engineering Industries Association)
Policy Scope: 

Education, youth outreach
Key Objectives:
Raise awareness of STEM careers

Engage girls through school-industry partnerships

Offer internships and mentorships
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM: 

Strengthens STEM pipeline for green and tech sectors by targeting girls early.

Gender Equality Focus: 

Yes – The entire programme focused on increasing girls’ participation.

Inclusion of Gender Targets: 

Yes – Specific targets for girl participation rates in each activity.
Stakeholder Engagement: 

Yes – Collaboration with schools, municipalities, and private companies.
Data Collection Mechanisms: 

Annual programme evaluations and participant tracking.
Monitoring Indicators: 

Student participation rates, follow-up on career choices.
Funding Available: 

Yes – Industry-sponsored and co-funded by national programmes.
Impact Description: 

Thousands of girls reached across Sweden; significant increase in girls entering STEM education in regions with strong implementation.
Link to Source Document: 

Teknikföretagen – Girls into Tech

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