Mobile Life Centre

The Mobile Life Centre at Stockholm University in Kista, Sweden, conducts research in mobile services and ubiquitous computing. The Centre focuses on researching consumer-oriented mobile and ubiquitous services, spanning all areas from entertainment and socialization to work and society. The Centre joins forces with local research organizations such as SICS and The Interactive Institute. It has major partners from the IT and telecom industries, including Ericsson Research, TeliaSonera, Sony Ericsson, and Microsoft Research. Partnerships in the public sector include Stockholm Municipality and Kista Science City, which 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]

Mobile Life Centre
EstablishedApril 2007[1]
Research typeUbiquitous computing, Human-Computer Interaction
LocationKista, Sweden
AffiliationsStockholm University, SICS
WebsiteOfficial Website

Funding

The Centre is funded by Vinnova on a 10-year grant, 2007 - 2017.

See also

References
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