Swedish Institute of Computer Science

Swedish Institute of Computer Science
Established1985; 39 years ago (1985)
FocusApplied computer science
HeadIngrid Nordmark
Faculty160 researchers
Staff200 employees total
AddressBox 1263,
SE-164 29 Kista,
Sweden
Location
Kista district
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Coordinates59°24′18″N 17°56′59″E / 59.4049°N 17.9496°E / 59.4049; 17.9496
Websitewww.sics.se

RISE SICS (previously Swedish Institute of Computer Science) is a leading research institute for applied information and communication technology in Sweden, founded in 1985.

It explores the digitalization of products, services and businesses.

In January 2005, SICS had about 88 employees, of which 77 were researchers, 30 with PhD degrees. As of April 2016, SICS had about 200 employees, of which 160 were researchers, 83 with PhD degrees. The institute is headquartered in the Kista district of Stockholm, with the main office in the Electrum building.