The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien or IVA) is a network of experienced and highly competent professionals in the fields of engineering and economics, who seek to stimulate contacts between disciplines and across national borders. In cooperation with the business and academic communities, the Academy initiates and proposes measures to strengthen Sweden's industrial skills base and competitiveness.

The Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NUTEK)
The Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (Närings- och teknikutvecklingsverket or NUTEK) was Sweden's central public agency for industrial policy issues, entrusted with stimulating the development of the business sector throughout the country. NUTEK's responsibilities in connection with Foresight activities have now been taken over by the new organization VINNOVA.

The Federation of Swedish Industries
The Federation of Swedish Industries (Sveriges Industriförbund) presents proposals on what should be done to improve the industrial climate in Sweden. There are 17 trade associations that belong to the Federation. Through these associations, the Federation has some 7,000 member companies. The Federations responsibilities have now been taken over by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv).

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
The purpose of the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (Stiftelsen för Strategisk Forskning) is to support research in natural science, engineering and medicine. The Foundation shall promote the development of vigorous research environments of the highest international class and of importance for the development of Sweden's future competitiveness.