The IAAS Agribusiness Mission Trip to Sweden in September 2025 brought together industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge developments in circular economy, carbon capture, and sustainable agri-food systems. Hosted across Uppsala and Stockholm, the programme combined high-level knowledge exchange, company visits, and strategic networking opportunities.

The mission provided IAAS members with first-hand exposure to Sweden’s innovation ecosystem—highlighting how science, policy, and entrepreneurship converge to drive sustainability in agriculture and food systems.

8 September 2025, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden

IAIC Conference: Carbon Capture & Circular Economy – Accelerating Sustainability through Entrepreneurship

The conference opened with a series of expert-led sessions focusing on circular bioeconomy, policy frameworks, and business innovation.

Opening and welcome speakers included:

Prof. Ylva Hillbur, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden
– Opening Speech

Dr. Lee Chee Wee, Chairman, International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS); Principal Scientist & Technology Advisor, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
– Welcome Speech

Mr. Ludvig Hermansson, Country Manager of Singapore & Trade Commissioner to Malaysia, Business Sweden
– Welcome Remarks

Mr. Andrew Kwan, Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Sweden
– Keynote Speech

1: IAAS Agribusiness Mission Trip to Sweden 2025

Uppsala, Sweden – 8 September 2025: The IAAS Agribusiness Mission Trip to Sweden 2025 brought together industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to explore circular economy, carbon capture, and sustainable agri-food innovation.

The mission opened at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, with the IAIC Conference themed Carbon Capture & Circular Economy – Accelerating Sustainability through Entrepreneurship.

Opening and welcome speakers included:
Prof. Ylva Hillbur, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden – Opening Speech
Dr. Lee Chee Wee, Chairman, International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) – Welcome Speech
Mr. Ludvig Hermansson, Country Manager of Singapore & Trade Commissioner to Malaysia, Business Sweden – Welcome Remarks
Mr. Andrew Kwan, Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Sweden – Keynote Speech

Session 1: Policies & Science for a Circular & Low-Carbon Bioeconomy
Session 2: Circular Economy in Practice – Innovation, Business Models & Partnerships
Session 3: Carbon Markets & Ecosystem-based Business Models
Panel Discussion: Investing in Agri Ecosystems with Impact

The day concluded with networking sessions, fostering collaboration among delegates, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Day 2: Innovation and Enterprise Site Visits

On 9 September 2025, delegates travelled from Uppsala to Stockholm for curated field visits across Sweden’s innovation ecosystem.

• Site Visit 1: Green Innovation Park, Uppsala, featuring SLU Holding AB, Scilins AB, Agteria AB, and Airis Garden AB.
• Site Visit 2: Deliplant, Uppsala, a Swedish food tech company focused on plant-based protein innovation.
• Site Visit 3: Epicenter, Stockholm, a digital innovation hub connecting startups and corporates.

Day 3: Pitch, Networking and Sustainability Site Visit

On 10 September 2025, the delegation participated in a pitch and networking session organised by Business Sweden, followed by a site visit to Torsåker Gård, an innovation hub for sustainable food systems.

• Swedish company pitch sessions included Deliplant, Ecobloom, Cassius, Swegreen, Ironic AB, Scilins, NitroCapt, Proteininnovation, and Grale.
• Additional presentations included AgroClimate, UseNexus, and ComCrop.
• The visit to Torsåker Gård showcased regenerative agriculture practices, circular farming models, and food innovation.

The Sweden 2025 mission demonstrated how collaboration between academia, industry, and government can accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

About IAAS

The International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS) is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and innovations worldwide. By facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration, IAAS aims to address global food security challenges and support the development of resilient agri-food systems.