About Biosociety

Biosociety is a research and innovation programme focused on the circular bioeconomy, aimed at strengthening competitiveness, resource efficiency and resilience in Sweden’s green and blue industries. The programme is funded by Formas together with the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, the Swedish Food Federation, the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF), IKEM and TEKO, as well as participating actors.

Program Board

Jan Svärd, Chairman

Torgny Persson, Swedish Forest Industries
Hans Ramel, The Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF)
Cecilia Warrol, The Swedish Food Federation (Livsmedelsföretagen)
Ulrika Simonsson, TEKO
Jenny Sjöstedt, Västra Götaland Region
Wictoria Bondesson, The Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF)
Mikael Hannus, Stora Enso
Åsa Josell, VivoProtect AB
Lena Svendsen, Innovation and Chemical Industries in Sweden (IKEM)