Scandinavian Insights: Strategy & Business Model Innovation
Stockholm as an immersive learning environment for innovation, sustainability and future-oriented business models
As part of the LIMAK Study Trip Stockholm 2026, participants are gaining valuable insights into Sweden’s innovation, business and education landscape. Under the title “Scandinavian Insights: Strategy & Business Model Innovation”, the program focuses on international perspectives on strategy, innovation, new business models and entrepreneurial future questions.
A Deep Dive into Scandinavian Innovation and Sustainable Transformation
The academic program started with an intensive Academic Day at the KTH Innovation Center. Participants explored key concepts of business modeling, including Porter’s Five Forces, the Business Model Canvas and the Business Model Navigator.
The focus was on how these tools can be evaluated, tested and applied in practice. The day was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton and further experts from the innovation ecosystem. Viktor Olsson and Hannes Eder from KTH Innovation shared insights into current innovation projects, while Paris Carbone, founder of Orb, provided perspectives on innovative AI applications.
A Deep Dive into Scandinavian Innovation and Sustainable Transformation
Highlights from the Field
Participants are engaging with selected companies and institutions that offer practical insights into key future topics of the Swedish economy:
- Telia Company – digital infrastructure and connectivity
- Doconomy – sustainable finance solutions
- Scania – sustainable mobility and industrial transformation
- Ventures Accelerated – venture building, corporate innovation and scaling new business models
These company visits show how Swedish organizations approach innovation, sustainability and transformation in practice.
Academic Framing & Business Model Innovation
The academic program started with an intensive Academic Day at the KTH Innovation Center. Participants explored key concepts of business modeling, including Porter’s Five Forces, the Business Model Canvas and the Business Model Navigator.
The focus was on how these tools can be evaluated, tested and applied in practice. The day was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Tamara Carleton and further experts from the innovation ecosystem. Viktor Olsson and Hannes Eder from KTH Innovation shared insights into current innovation projects, while Paris Carbone, founder of Orb, provided perspectives on innovative AI applications.
International Exchange & Networking
Another highlight was the joint LIMAK and Advantage Austria Networking Event in Stockholm. In a professional yet personal atmosphere, participants had the opportunity to connect internationally, exchange experiences and further strengthen the LIMAK network beyond Austria.
Mag. Cosima Steiner, MSc, Austrian Commercial Counsellor, provided insights into the economic relations between Sweden and Austria. Mag. Mikolaj Norek, Head of Innovation and Technology at WKO, added further perspectives on Stockholm’s innovation landscape.
What Participants Took Away
Throughout the journey, several recurring insights emerged:
- Innovation becomes tangible when academic concepts meet real business practice.
- Sustainability is a strategic driver for urban development, mobility, finance and new business models.
- International exchange opens up new perspectives on transformation and future business challenges.
These impressions offer valuable impulses for the participants’ personal and professional development.
A Word of Thanks
We thank all participating companies, institutions and experts for their openness, insights and valuable contributions to the program. The LIMAK Study Trip Stockholm 2026 shows how international learning experiences can create new perspectives on Strategy & Business Model Innovation — and how inspiring it can be to experience transformation directly on site.
At LIMAK, we bring international learning to life by connecting academic insights, company visits and meaningful exchange. The Study Trip to Stockholm reflects exactly that.
