Ikigai 2.0

The project will focus on knowledge-enhancing efforts to improve knowledge of intercultural communication in general and cultural differences, mainly in working life, between Sweden and other countries.

Safe electricity and power supply for Dalarna – Power4Dalarna

The partners in the collaboration forum Effekt4Dalarna presented the roadmap “Secure Fossil-Free Electricity Supply in Dalarna” in 2021, which included a plan outlining what needs to be done at the regional level to address challenges related to electricity supply. A project is now being implemented to carry out these measures, including various pilot initiatives. The […]

Smart Exploration Research Center

The project “Research center for smart exploration” will focus on sustainable extraction and enrichment of metals and minerals. The work is led by Uppsala University. Samarkand2015 and  Nordic Iron Ore, nine, are a couple of the participants in the research centre. The goal is to gather leading skills to make scientific breakthroughs and technological jumps […]

Industrihuset – Social entrepreneurship in Västerbergslagen 2025

The project thereby creates pathways to employment through social entrepreneurship in an industrial environment. The project is led by Samarkand. Partners include Finsam, the municipalities of Ludvika and Smedjebacken, local companies, VBU, and the Swedish Public Employment Service. Contact Project Manager: lars.lindblom@samarkand2015.com

Social Entrepreneurship Support Platform

The project provides support to social enterprises to facilitate the complex form of business and strengthen their operations. The goal is to provide existing ASF support in their business, organizational and social challenges. The project is run by the business and labor market units in Ludvika and Smedjebacken’s municipalities, Finsam, Arbetsförmedlingen and Samarkand.Project manager: Lars […]

Social Business Board

The project strengthens cultural ideas in Ludvika and Smedjebacken through free support and the opportunity to present in front of a panel. The goal is to promote community development and new collaborations. The Social Business Board is run by Coompanion Dalarna – advisory organization within cooperative development – in collaboration with Ludvika municipality, Smedjebacken municipality, […]

Coding for Fun

Coding for Fun is a programming course for school students. Together with volunteers from Hitachi Energy, Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika, Rasmus Larsson (SBP), course leader Frida Hallmans, Samarkand2015, creates opportunities for young people to discover the world of technology in a playful and meaningful way. Contact project manager: janna.johansson@samarkand2015.com

Innovative energy resilience

The Agency has granted the project Innovative solutions for increased energy resilience Support from the European Regional Development Fund.The project is led by AB Samarkand 2015 together with Smedjebacken municipality, VB Kraft, the University of Gävle and the Dalarna County Administrative Board. The project covers SEK 17.7 million and will contribute to developing and testing new […]