STUNS brings together decision-makers on common concerns at the interfaces between universities, business, and the public sector. STUNS eases the way for growth and competitiveness in the Uppsala region through initiatives, activities, and projects in strategic focus areas. Activities are concentrated in three strategic focus areas: Life Science with the open innovation programme BIO-X within Uppsala BIO. Energy with test beds and business platforms for client companies and technology suppliers in STUNS Energy. Innovation and Business with shared premises for innovation-system actors and the region’s business incubator Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC).