Feasibility study to strengthen preparedness and drive new innovation
What happens when conventional communication networks go down? How do we ensure that critical communications continue to function in such situations? These are the questions that the Testbed for Resilient Communication feasibility study aims to answer.
Together with technology companies, public sector organizations, and future users, Science Park Skövde is exploring the potential to establish a testbed for resilient communication – an environment where robust communication solutions based on Swedish and European technologies and methodologies can be developed, tested, and verified in realistic scenarios.
“The need for secure and resilient communication solutions is growing as the global security situation changes, climate-related disruptions increase, and new requirements are placed on essential public services,” explains Ingi Jonasson, CEO of Science Park Skövde AB.
An environment for collaboration drives ideas and innovation
The feasibility study will map needs, develop a concept for the testbed, and create an initial prototype environment that can serve as a foundation for further development. In the long term, the testbed aims to drive innovation and strengthen preparedness by enabling companies, the public sector, and academia to develop and test the resilient communication solutions of the future.
“The idea for the project emerged over lunch, when representatives from Science Park Skövde met with some of the companies based at the park. It is a clear example of the value of the science park environment – how bringing together people with different areas of expertise creates opportunities for collaboration, co-creation, and innovations that can make a real difference and address critical societal needs,” says Ingi Jonasson.
The project is co-funded by the Västra Götaland Region, Skövde Municipality, and Science Park Skövde AB
Want to know more?
You are welcome to contact Anna Niklasson, Project Manager for the feasibility study, at anna.niklasson@scienceparkskovde.se or +46 (0)702 65 74 74.
About the feasibility study
Project period: June 1–December 31, 2026
Work packages: Needs analysis and requirements gathering; concept development, technical verification, and an initial test environment; and a collaboration/business model and plan for further development.
Primary target group: Public and private sector organizations with a need for resilient communication, including municipalities, regions, emergency services, defence-related organizations, and companies developing digital services and systems.
Secondary target group: Third-party organizations, research organizations, and innovation environments as potential users of a future lab.