Connecting Swedish industry with digital innovation

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From challenge to solution: empowering growth through collaboration

MATCH is a Swedish national platform that bridges the gap between manufacturing SMEs and digital solution providers. By connecting industrial needs with technological solutions, MATCH accelerates digital transformation, fosters competitiveness, and supports sustainable growth in Sweden’s manufacturing sector.

The platform is designed to help manufacturing companies define their challenges and connect with the right technology providers through a structured matchmaking process. Beyond matchmaking, MATCH offers workshops, guidance, and access to Sweden’s existing network of testbeds, ensuring that solutions are tested, validated, and implemented effectively.

MATCH is built on a strong collaboration between leading Swedish partners in manufacturing, innovation, and digitalisation. Together, they provide expertise, networks, and resources to strengthen SMEs’ capacity for digital transformation.

Services

MATCH provides support to SMEs and technology providers through:

  • Needs analysis: Helping manufacturing SMEs identify their key challenges and opportunities.
  • Matchmaking: Connecting companies with digital solution providers that fit their specific needs.
  • Proof of Concept: Testing and validating solutions in Sweden’s established testbed environments.
  • Workshops & Guidance: Supporting SMEs throughout their digitalisation journey with practical tools and expertise.

Who is MATCH for?

  • Manufacturing SMEs seeking to overcome challenges and drive digital transformation.
  • Technology providers offering innovative digital solutions for industry.

 

Want to dive deeper? Head over to the MATCH platform and LinkedIn to stay connected.

Project facts

  • Project start: 1 September 2024
  • Project end: 31 December 2028
  • Funding: MATCH has received funding from European Regional Development Fund, Tillväxtverket (The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth), municipality of Eskilstuna, Region Östergötland, Region Sörmland and Västra Götalands region