Digital Technology
Academia & research
Digital technology:
Academia & research
In Halland, Halmstad University leads the way in digital technology research, specializing in fields like AI, embedded systems, and smart cities. Through close collaboration with tech companies and innovation hubs, students and researchers drive practical solutions that shape the future. With strong ties to industry and a focus on applied research, Halland offers an ideal environment for businesses, talent, and investors looking to innovate and thrive in the digital sector.
Halmstad University
Halmstad University is known for its strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied research. With specialized programs in technology, digital health, and AI, the university collaborates closely with industry, providing students with valuable real-world experience. Its vibrant campus and cutting-edge research make it a key driver of Halland’s growing tech ecosystem.
School of information Technology
The School of Information Technology (ITE) at Halmstad University is a strong research and education environment, focusing on smart technology and its applications. Students and researchers are working with everything from AI and information driven care to autonomous vehicles, social robotics and digital design.
ITE is active within four technology areas
- Digital Service Innovation
- Aware Intelligent Systems
- Smart Electronic Systems
- System of Cyber Physical Systems
The Electronics Center (ECH)
Innovation & Collaboration Arena
The Electronics Center in Halmstad was created by Halmstad University and the West Swedish business community to promote innovation, education and research in the field of electronics.
The Electronics Center in Halmstad (ECH) is, in addition to a collaboration arena for electronics development, also an EMC test chamber where companies can test their products for more efficient product development. ECH has a clear vision where academia, the public and private sectors form a regional knowledge and resource network. The network focuses on developing solutions to common technology challenges, with special emphasis on IoT and wireless communication. ECH enables practical collaboration, conducts teaching in electronics and supports research – all to promote the opportunities to create products and innovations for the future.
- Practical collaboration with surrounding society and business to promote product development and innovations
- Teach electronics with a focus on IoT and wireless communication
- Support research on new methods and products based on embedded systems and wireless communication
Services available for companies:
- EMC teststing (EMC is an abbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility)
- Antenna characteristics
- Contact with Halmstad University’s researchers within electronics
- Collaboration with other electronics companies in the region
- Possibilities to rent office space at ECH
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