What Järvaveckan does

Stiftelsen Järvaveckan is a Swedish non-profit foundation founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Järva area of Stockholm (Rinkebystråket 92). The foundation operates a multi-platform model built around three core pillars: Järvaveckan Evenemang, a four-day annual democratic meeting place held at Spånga IP attracting roughly 50,000 visitors and 200+ participating organizations; Järvaveckan Research, a research arm that produces fact-based reports on diversity, integration, norm climates, and political participation in Sweden (30+ reports, 130+ million reading instances); and Järvaveckan Dialog, a year-round program of targeted round-tables and expert meetings. Revenue is generated through event participation fees (tent pitches from 37,500 SEK, seminars from 22,500 SEK, vendor spots from 20,000 SEK), high-tier partnership packages starting at 300,000 SEK, and foundational funding from core sponsors Axel Johnson AB and Einar Mattsson AB, with knowledge partnerships from PwC Sweden, Indikator Opinion, Accenture, Save the Children, and others.

The foundation's product surface has expanded with specialized venues (Framtidsarenan with Accenture and PwC, Barnrättstorget with Save the Children, Unga scenen, Kulturhubben), a speaker matching service (Talarförmedling), a youth short film competition, the Eldblomma award, and Innanförskapets karta, an interactive digital map jointly developed with Axel Johnson that visualizes inclusion-focused initiatives across Sweden. Underlying technology is modest: primarily web-based booking (boka.jarvaveckan.se), a YouTube channel (@jarvaveckanlive), and the digital map platform, with research delivered as downloadable reports and event content streamed and recorded. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology stack, or app products. The organization employs 13 staff and is governed by a board of 5-12 members per its articles of association.

The foundation serves four primary customer segments: civil society organizations and NGOs (participating as tent holders and award recipients); businesses and industry (paying partnership tiers, commissioning research); political actors and public institutions (participating in debates and dialogues); and children, youth, and young adults (engaged through Unga scenen, school visits, and cultural programs). The general public and residents of socioeconomically vulnerable areas are the free-attendance audience base. In May 2026 the foundation marked its 10-year anniversary and entered formal dialogue with Stockholms stad on the future renewal of the event format.

Name

Järvaveckan

Legal name

Stiftelsen Järvaveckan

Website

https://jarvaveckan.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Järvaveckan is a Swedish non-profit foundation that operates an annual democratic meeting place in Stockholm (~50,000 visitors, 200+ organizations), a research arm producing inclusion-focused reports, and year-round dialogue programs for civil society, business, political actors, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation and Civic Engagement Events

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses (THAHAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Environment, Climate & Sustainability Congresses (THAHAJAH), Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

Keywords

• Civic engagement events
• Diversity research reports
• Democratic dialogue programs
• Community foundation services
• Social sustainability forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event participation fees: Organizers pay to participate in the annual Järvaveckan event through various fee-based participation tiers including tent pitch rentals (from 37,500 SEK for 2-4 days), seminar/session bookings (from 22,500 SEK), and food truck/vendor spots (from 20,000 SEK).
2. Partnership and sponsorship: Organizations become partners of Järvaveckan through high-value partnership packages (from 300,000 SEK), gaining maximum visibility and unique opportunities to make a difference. Partnership may include tent pitches, seminars, and other activation activities.
3. Foundational funding and grants: Per the foundation's articles of association, the foundation may be financed through foundation funds, donated funds, operating grants, gifts and other contributions. The foundation may also conduct its own activities such as collection, rental, and sales activities and other activities compatible with its purpose. The foundation may also operate commercial business.
4. Research publications and knowledge products: Järvaveckan Research produces fact-based reports and analyses on diversity and inclusion in Swedish society, often in collaboration with knowledge partners. Reports cover topics including business diversity, norm climate, integration, and political participation. The foundation is funded by financiers including Axel Johnson AB and Einar Mattsson AB, and knowledge partners including PwC Sweden, Indikator Opinion, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Järvaveckan organizes Sweden's largest annual democratic meeting place at Spånga IP in Stockholm, attracting nearly 50,000 visitors and 200+ participating organizations. The foundation combines this four-day event with year-round research reports on diversity and inclusion (Järvaveckan Research) and targeted dialogue sessions (Järvaveckan Dialog). Organizations participate by paying for tent pitches, seminar slots, vendor spots, or full partnership packages.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Järvaveckan operates a multi-platform operation centered around three core pillars: Järvaveckan Evenemang (annual democratic meeting place event), Järvaveckan Research (research reports and insights), and Järvaveckan Dialog (year-round dialogue programs). The organization also administers several supporting products including Järvaveckans Eldblomma (annual award), Innanförskapets karta (interactive map platform), and specialized venues like Framtidsarenan, Barnrättstorget, Unga scenen, and Kulturhubben. Additional services include a speaker matching service and short film competition. The architecture is best described as a platform-plus-modules model where the three core programs serve as the foundation, supplemented by specialized initiatives and venues that address specific audience segments and thematic focus areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Järvaveckan Evenemang (Annual Event) Sweden's largest democratic meeting place — a four-day annual festival at Spånga IP in Stockholm bringing together civil society, business, public institutions, politicians, culture, and tens of thousands of visitors for open dialogue on diversity, inclusion, and integration.
• Järvaveckan Research Research division producing data-driven reports and analyses on diversity, inclusion, norm climate, integration, and political participation in Sweden, often in collaboration with knowledge partners such as PwC Sweden and Indikator Opinion.
• Järvaveckan Dialog Year-round targeted meetings, round-table conversations, and dialogue sessions that bring together experts, leaders, decision-makers, and affected community members to transform research data into shared understanding and concrete action.
• Järvaveckans Eldblomma Award Annual award honoring volunteer associations and passionate individuals ('eldjälsar') working for social sustainability, with a 100,000 SEK prize and additional Eldknopp special recognitions.
• Innanførskapets karta (Map of Inclusion) Interactive online map that collects, visualizes, and disseminates knowledge about ongoing change work across Sweden — from local grassroots initiatives to larger strategic investments — making it easier to discover evidence-based methods and enable collaborations.
• Framtidsarenan (Future Arena) Specialized venue introduced at Järvaveckan 2026, developed in partnership with Accenture and PwC Sweden, providing space for in-depth democratic dialogue including scenario simulations, hackathons, and workshops aimed at generating concrete societal solutions.
• Barnrättstorget (Children's Rights Square) Dedicated children's rights area curated by Save the Children Sweden, gathering actors working on child rights during Järvaveckan week with both booth areas and joint activities aimed at children and youth.
• Unga scenen (Young Stage) Dedicated stage for youth aged 13-25 introduced at Järvaveckan 2026, providing a space where young people, organizations, and decision-makers meet to discuss issues affecting their daily lives and future.
• Kulturhubben (Culture Hub) Cultural hub at the 2026 event featuring creative programming including Next Gen Creative Lab, graffiti workshops, film activities, language meetups, and dance battles for children and youth.
• Talarförmedling (Speaker Matching Service) Speaker matching service that broadens representation and diversity among panelists at Järvaveckan, enabling participation from civil society, business, authorities, public sector, politics, or private individuals in panel discussions and seminars.
• Kortfilmstävling (Short Film Competition) Annual short film competition for youth, serving as Stockholm's qualifier for Novemberfestivalen (Sweden's national arena for young filmmakers), with categories for ages 16-19 (Mellanvikt) and 20-26 (Tungvikt) and scholarships awarded.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ million reading instances across published reports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PwC SwedencoreTechnology or IntegrationPwC Sweden is a knowledge partner for Järvaveckan Research, collaborating on the annual 'Näringslivet: Mångfald och inkludering' (Business: Diversity and Inclusion) report series. PwC also co-develops the Framtidsarena (Future Arena) at Järvaveckan 2026, providing a space for in-depth democratic dialogue including scenario simulations, hackathons, and workshops.
• Indikator OpinioncoreTechnology or IntegrationIndikator Opinion is Sweden's leading polling institute and serves as a knowledge partner for Järvaveckan Research, contributing scientific methods to conduct surveys that are among Sweden's most well-known and comprehensive. They have collaborated on multiple reports including the Sverigerapporten series and norm climate studies.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccenture co-develops the Framtidsarena (Future Arena) at Järvaveckan 2026, which serves as a new platform for in-depth democratic dialogue. The arena provides space for conversations beyond slogans and quick positioning, bringing together business, civil society, public actors, and politicians in conversations, scenario simulations, hackathons, and workshops.
• Save the Children Sweden (Rädda Barnen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave the Children Sweden curates the Barnrättstorget (Children's Rights Square) at Järvaveckan 2026, a dedicated space that gathers actors working for children's rights in a shared context during the week. The tent includes both separate booth areas and joint activities aimed at children and youth, with the goal of strengthening the visibility and impact of participating organizations.
• Film StockholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm Stockholm co-organizes Järvaveckan's annual short film competition, which serves as Stockholm's qualifier for the Novemberfestivalen (Sweden's national arena for young filmmakers). Film Stockholm awards a 20,000 SEK scholarship on behalf of Region Stockholm's cultural administration to the Heavyweight category winner.
• Forum för innanförskap (Forum for Inclusion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum för innanförskap collaborated with Järvaveckan Research on the 2026 report 'Näringslivet & innanförskap 2026: Företagens engagemang för unga i utsatta områden' (Business & Inclusion 2026: Companies' engagement for youth in vulnerable areas), highlighting that Swedish business faces a growing skills gap while overlooking one of the country's largest future recruitment bases.
• Bauer Media OutdoorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBauer Media Outdoor, Sweden's leading outdoor media company, partnered with Järvaveckan to display the campaign 'You are not as unique as you think' (Du är inte så unik som du tror) on digital outdoor screens across weeks 9-17. The campaign highlights shared human experiences across different backgrounds as a counterforce to polarization, reaching audiences in public spaces.
• Studio DimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign and communications agency Studio Dim (founded by Ida Dimić and Henrietta Andersson) developed the campaign 'You are not as unique as you think' as part of Järvaveckan's 10th anniversary celebrations. Studio Dim works at the intersection of culture, societal issues, and public communication, and had previously worked on campaigns around democratic participation, culture, and civil society.
• GullersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGullers is listed as a media and communications partner for Järvaveckan, contributing to the foundation's communication and media reach.
• Retriever GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetriever Group is listed as a media and communications partner for Järvaveckan, contributing to the foundation's media monitoring and communication efforts.
• SVT (Sveriges Television)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSVT collaborates with Järvaveckan on programming at the 2026 event, including film screenings and political coverage. SVT presenter Fouad Youcefi leads the interactive 'Valskärmen' (Election Screen) session analyzing Sweden's political landscape ahead of the 2026 election.
• Sveriges Radio and UR (Swedish Radio and the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSveriges Radio and UR collaborate with Järvaveckan on content programming at the annual event, particularly for the Unga scenen (Young Stage) targeting youth audiences.
• Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin (CES) (Centre for Epidemiology and Community Medicine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES collaborates with Järvaveckan Dialog on round-table discussions about prerequisites for good health in socioeconomically vulnerable areas, providing expertise and serving as a basis for an upcoming study on health inequalities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Demokratifestivalen: A Swedish democratic festival that, like Järvaveckan, aims to bring citizens closer to political decision-makers through dialogue and engagement events. Smaller in scale but operating in an overlapping thematic and geographic space.

Others

• Svenska Stadsmissionen: A Swedish nonprofit organization addressing social exclusion, poverty, and homelessness in vulnerable communities. Thematically aligned with Järvaveckan Research's focus on vulnerable areas ('utsatta områden') and integration challenges.
• Fryshuset: A Swedish nonprofit foundation operating youth-focused meeting places in Stockholm and beyond, working on social inclusion, integration, and empowerment of young people. Mission-aligned with Järvaveckan's youth and integration work (Unga scenen, vulnerable-area focus) though operating as a permanent venue rather than a periodic festival.
• Indikator Opinion: Sweden's leading polling institute and a knowledge partner of Järvaveckan Research. Listed here as an ecosystem enabler that supplies the underlying survey infrastructure for several of Järvaveckan's most-cited research outputs (e.g., norm climate studies).

Direct peers

• Folkemødet: Denmark's annual democratic folk festival held in Allinge on Bornholm, attracting tens of thousands of attendees and hundreds of organizations. It operates a very similar model to Järvaveckan: a multi-day public gathering convening politics, civil society, business, and citizens for open dialogue.
• Almedalsveckan: Sweden's other flagship democratic meeting place held annually in Visby, Gotland. Like Järvaveckan, Almedalsveckan brings together politicians, civil society, business, and media for dialogue and networking, making it the closest direct peer in the Swedish civic-events landscape.
• Mötesplats Social Hållbarhet: A Swedish national meeting place focused specifically on social sustainability, organized by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) and partners. Directly comparable as a Swedish civic convening focused on social issues.
• Politiken Festival of Ideas: A Danish ideas festival hosted by Politiken featuring debates, talks, and cultural events across society's key topics. Directly comparable to Järvaveckan's mission of convening democratic dialogue around diversity and inclusion themes.

Broad incumbents

• TED Conferences: A globally recognized platform for ideas dissemination through curated talks and events. Comparable to Järvaveckan's model of converting expert dialogue and research into publicly accessible programming, though at vastly larger scale and with a media-first distribution model.
• World Economic Forum (Davos): The preeminent global convening forum linking business, government, civil society, and academia at Davos. Järvaveckan applies the same 'trusted convener' model at a national and local Swedish scale, focusing on diversity/inclusion rather than global economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jarvaveckanlive
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• Instagraminstagram.com/jarvaveckan

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Profiles3 records

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