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Compare 13 October, 2025

Can AI support improve the chain of care for young people with mental health problems?

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. In honour of this day, we would like to highlight our Child and Youth Journey project, which aims to contribute to an improved chain of care for children and young people with mental health problems.

Compare 13 October, 2025

Swedish-Norwegian co-operation to strengthen cyber and societal security

On 1-2 October, a Swedish-Norwegian meeting was held in Karlstad within our Interreg project Cross Border Cyber Capacity. In the city where the dissolution of the union took place 120 years ago, new ties have now been forged between Sweden and Norway. Together we are strengthening the capacity for cyber and societal security.

Fotografi på deltagare vid Compares årsstämma 2025.
Compare 17 June, 2025

New board reflects the direction of the Compare Foundation

The Annual General Meeting on 27 May elected a new Board for the Compare Foundation. The Nomination Committee, which led this year’s work on proposing candidates, has had a clear mission: to reflect the development Compare is undergoing – from a traditional IT cluster to an industry-independent innovation platform that drives social change through digitalisation and tech.

Compare 13 June, 2025

Well-attended networking breakfast on data leakage, digital sovereignty and social media

Do you know what you are really sharing? This was one of the questions that set the tone for Compare’s networking breakfast on 4 June, where around 70 participants gathered at Karlstad Innovation Park to share insights and perspectives on our digital vulnerability – and how we can take back control of our digital lives.

11 June, 2025

Hagfors tests new things for the future – with Uddeholm, the inhabitants and courage as the driving force

The Bruksort 2.0 initiative shows how a small municipality can think big – through collaboration and experimental approaches.

05 June, 2025

We are now looking for companies in the hospitality industry to trial an AI chatbot

We are currently looking for businesses in the tourism industry in Värmland that want to participate in a test of a new digital service: a chatbot adapted for the tourism industry, which is trained based on information from its own business.

Sex personer i bild ståendes utomhus vid en banderoll som det står Unfold Värmland på.
23 May, 2025

How to take part in our activities during Unfold Värmland

On Monday 26 May, it’s time for the premiere of Unfold Värmland! Over 45 programme items highlight innovation, digital development and the sustainable society of the future. The Compare Foundation is one of the co-organisers and invites you to seminars, workshops and panel discussions.

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Compare 30 April, 2025

Compare at Unfold Värmland 26-28 May – for a stronger and smarter region

Unfold Värmland 2025 is the meeting place for everyone who wants to build a stronger, smarter and more sustainable future. For three days, Värmland will be filled with talks, lectures and activities focusing on how innovation and collaboration can solve some of society’s biggest challenges.

Compare 04 April, 2025

SVT recognises our initiative on internet drift

Our Robust Region – Ödrift internet initiative is making progress. Recently, the work was highlighted by SVT, which is proof that it has high public interest.

Charlotte Wäreborn Schultz
23 March, 2025

What does our new CEO think about Compare, our mission and our role in Värmland?

We asked Charlotte Wäreborn Schultz five questions – and heard her thoughts on collaboration, innovation and how clear communication can make a difference in complex systems.

CompareKarlstad Innovation Park 21 March, 2025

Generative AI and prompting in focus during Friday Breakfast

On Friday 14 March, Compare had the honour of hosting the Friday Breakfast at Karlstad Innovation Park. The theme was generative AI, and the interest was great.

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Compare 07 March, 2025

Hello there, Malin Mossberg…

…who is a graphic designer and process manager in communication at Compare.

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