About Next

Tyréns Innovation Program

Innovation and research that makes a difference in practice.

Next is Tyréns group-wide innovation program for solutions that make a real difference in societal development. Through structured innovation, digital development, and research, we translate knowledge into sustainable, feasible, and measurable improvements — in close collaboration with our clients and societal stakeholders.

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Societal development faces major and complex challenges: climate change, resource scarcity, digital transformation, and increasing demands for efficiency and transparency. At Tyréns, we see innovation as a crucial tool for addressing these challenges in a responsible and feasible way.

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“Our ownership structure makes Tyréns unique. Through Sven Tyréns Foundation, we can invest long-term in research and innovation — and through Next, we translate that knowledge into innovations that contribute to societal development.”

Dag Måhlstrand

Chief Innovation Officer, Tyréns Group

A structured approach – from need to value.

Innovation within Next always starts from real needs in the societal development process. Through a structured and transparent way of working, we ensure that the right initiatives are prioritized, developed, and put into practice — whether as new services, digital tools, or improved working methods in our assignments.

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The work happens in close collaboration between our specialists, clients, academia, and other societal actors. This allows us to test solutions early, learn from results, and scale what works — while initiatives lacking sufficient impact or relevance are concluded in time.

Our three focus areas within Next

Next Ventures – scalable solutions for societal challenges

Next Ventures represents Tyréns most ambitious innovation investments — few, deep, and wholehearted initiatives where dedicated teams work to create solutions that can change systems, scale broadly, and make a real difference well beyond any single project.

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Next AI – responsible use of artificial intelligence

AI enables analysis of larger datasets, simulation of multiple scenarios, and verification of solutions against more indicators, providing better decision-making foundations and more well-optimized solutions for the built environment. The strength lies in the interplay between Tyréns experts and AI, where the technology enhances analysis while responsibility, interpretation, and quality assurance always remain with the human.

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Next Research – understanding tomorrow's built environment

Next Research conducts long-term, often externally funded research in collaboration with universities, authorities, and the private sector. The focus is on practice-oriented research that builds new knowledge and creates a clear link between research and application — where insights progressively become new innovations or are applied in Tyréns assignments, contributing real value to society and clients. The research spans areas such as climate adaptation, circular construction, energy systems, and data ethics — and strengthens Tyréns' ability to lead with knowledge in a changing built environment.

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Meet the Next team

A passionate team of PLEASE CHANGE THE FOLLOWING PART TOVE OR REMOVE data scientists, urban planners, and engineers using geospatial analytics, AI, and transit expertise to empower cities with Flowmapper for smarter, more efficient, and sustainable mobility planning.