SWE-CIC – Your hub for fibre composite expertise and innovation

Competence and equipment gathered in one place

Since the 1970s, a unique cluster of fibre composite companies has been thriving near Piteå, where the research institute RISE has also contributed since the early 1990s. To harness this extensive expertise and create a comprehensive offering, the Swedish Composite Innovation Cluster (SWE-CIC) was established in 2017.

SWE-CIC brings together exceptional talent, advanced equipment, and a collaborative spirit that sets us apart in Sweden. Our network spans multinational corporations and dynamic small-to-medium enterprises, with production capabilities ranging from high-volume standardized products to specialized, custom solutions. Together, we aim to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and support growth in the fibre composite sector, empowering industries for the future.

Driving the sustainable solutions of tomorrow

SWE-CIC is dedicated to advancing the sustainable products of the future. We believe fibre composites are a key part of that solution, enabling us to meet diverse and demanding product requirements. As production technologies evolve to become smarter and more efficient, we harness challenge-driven innovation, robust collaboration, continuous learning, and a growing network to ensure that the unique properties of fibre composites are optimally applied across industries, unlocking new possibilities for sustainable progress.

Our enablers

To support collaboration within SWE-CIC, the development of the test bed, and the aim to create a national value chain ranging from new sustainable materials to large product owners (OEMs), we are supported by a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund and regional co-financiers.

Piteå Science Park and RISE are leading the project. Thanks to strong regional support, favourable conditions are created for developing a leading innovation node, which is based on collective competence and an industry-relevant test bed.

Join the cluster!

SWE-CIC is a regional cluster initiative open to companies within the fiber composite industry located in northern Sweden. Membership offers an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate alongside industry leaders in the region, driving growth and sustainable development together.