India, Sweden Strengthen AI and Digital Partnership

In February 2026, India and Sweden strengthened bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies by signing a Statement of Intent between the IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Key Points

Statement of Intent: The agreement aims to promote collaboration in the development, application and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions, while also encouraging trade and investment between the two countries.
Sweden-India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC): As part of the partnership, India and Sweden will jointly establish the Sweden-India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC).
- The initiative will serve as a structured platform to connect government agencies, industry stakeholders, startups and academic institutions from both countries.
AI Collaboration Framework: Focus on development, application and deployment of AI solutions across sectors.
Industrial & Societal Impact: Emphasis on delivering real-world outcomes while ensuring responsible and scalable AI innovation.
Trade & Investment Promotion: Encourages bilateral trade, investment flows and joint innovation platforms.
Joint Innovation & Investment Corridors: Identification of opportunities for collaborative R&D and cross-border AI investments.
Responsible & Value-Based AI: Focus on trusted AI systems aligned with democratic values and global governance norms.