ProEnviro invests in another environment project

The research programme ProEnviro, financed through 2009, is a collaborative effort of the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra) and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF).

The most recently financed project:

Infinigear AB in Stockholm has been granted 1.56 million Swedish Crowns for a first one-year phase. Infinigear will collaborate with the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) to develop a new technology – Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) – for heavy vehicles. The project is divided into two phases, of which the first involves design simulation and virtual verification of design performance. This is a high-risk project, but the potential benefits to society are expected to be great if the project succeeds. A prototype will be built in the second phase.
Project leader: John Adolfsson
Phone: +46 8 568 49 108
Email: john.adolfsson@infinigear.se

From a total of 29 applications from small and medium-sized companies, eight have been selected for financing. The proposals have been evaluated by both scientific and industrial advisory panels. Scientific quality and innovative thinking were important criteria. Improved environmental performance and industrial relevance were in focus for the strategic and commercial evaluation. All of the projects involve collaboration between industry and academia.

For more information contact:
Lars Frenning, Programme Director for ProEnviro
Phone: +46 70 243 0406
Email: lars.frenning@proenviro.se

The ProEnviro programme aims to support innovative research ideas that promote environmentally-adapted product development and a strong competitive edge for small and medium-sized companies. The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra) and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) fund the effort. ProEnviro has a total budget of approximately 60 million Swedish Crowns and is financed through 2009.