| Established | April 2007 [1] |
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| Research Type | Ubiquitous computing, Human-Computer Interaction |
| Location | Kista, Sweden |
| Affiliations | Stockholm University, SICS |
| Website | Official Website |
The Mobile Life Centre at Stockholm University in Kista, Sweden, does research in mobile services and ubiquitous computing. The topic of the Centre includes research on consumer-oriented mobile and ubiquitous services spanning all areas from entertainment and socialization to work and society. The Centre joins forces with local research organization such as SICS and The Interactive Institute. It has major partners from the IT and telecom industry, including Ericsson Research, TeliaSonera, Sony Ericsson and Microsoft Research. Partnerships in the public sector, including Stockholm Municipality and Kista Science City secure societal relevance, and collaboration with Stockholm Innovation and Growth ensures that results are integrated in the innovation system. The Mobile Life Centre is one of the 19 VINN Excellence Centers selected by Vinnova (the Swedish Government Agency for Innovation Systems).[2]
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The Centre is funded by Vinnova on a 10-year grant, 2007 - 2017.