About us
At Teknikens Hus, science comes to life. Here, the next generation of engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs gets a chance to meet, explore and experience exciting science and tricky problem-solving in ways that inspire for life. Through playful learning, we light sparks for a brighter future.
Learning experiences
for a brighter future
Isn't it a great feeling to truly grasp how things work? At Teknikens Hus, we give you that feeling. We light sparks for a brighter future. We do it every day, and in every possible way. With brain, heart and hands, you get to explore and learn more about natural sciences, mathematics and technology. And not the least, experience how much fun it can be!
In our rapidly evolving region, we need new ideas, big dreams and bold visions of the future. We need sparks. Together with the business community and schools, we are building a scientific foundation for kids and young people to realize these dreams. Being in Teknikens Hus is like traveling through Norrbotten, a playful journey where you can experience from coast to mountains and see, feel, explore and discover how things truly work.
Our mission
Our mission is to awaken and boost an interest in technology, natural sciences and mathematics among kids and young people. Our long-term goal is to stimulate increased competence, higher education, and ultimately growth and vitality in the region of Norrbotten.
Our vision
"We light sparks for a brighter future"
Become a star*
To be a star at Teknikens Hus is an excellent way for you and your company to stand out, be visible and contribute to lighting sparks for a brighter future. It’s a great way to boost and enrich playful learning today, and future competence, growth and vitality in the region of Norrbotten tomorrow. There are many ways for companies and organizations to contribute. Are you curious to know more?
Teknikens Hus is a non-profit foundation
At Teknikens Hus, we aim to spark kid’s and young people's curiosity for technology, mathematics and natural sciences. In the long term, we do it to contribute to regional growth and vitality. We do it together with our collaborative partners. Or our stars, as we also call them.
The story of Teknikens Hus
The story of Teknikens Hus began with a woman named Ann-Marie Israelsson. Her vision was to attract more students to apply to Luleå University of Technology. She had heard of a "technology center" where children and young people could experiment and experience. She realized that it was important to spark an interest in science and technology at an early age, so she started a test operation for preschool children in an apartment. It was very successful, and with the university as a base, Ann-Marie eventually began to look for smart, driven people who wanted to contribute to developing the center with her. And more people came! The mining and energy companies LKAB, SSAB and Vattenfall contributed with large and important fundings. Luleå municipality, the County Administrative Board, and the Einar and Ragnhild Lundström Foundation also contributed greatly. This was the beginning of the foundation that Teknikens Hus is today. The construction began in the spring of 1987, and on May 27th 1988, Teknikens Hus opened.
Board representatives 2023
Luleå tekniska universitet
Pär Weihed, chairman of the board.
Niklas Lehto, commissioner.
Luleå kommun
Emma Breheim, commissioner.
SSAB
Jonna Barsk, commissioner.
LKAB
Bo Krogvig, commissioner.
Vattenfall
Vacant
Norrbottens kommuner
Anders Josefsson
Region Norrbotten
Janus Brandin, commissioner.
Contribute
At Teknikens Hus, we aim to spark kid’s and young people's curiosity for technology, mathematics and natural sciences. In the long term, we do it to contribute to regional growth and vitality. We do it together with our collaborative partners. Or our stars, as we also call them.
Our Scientific Council
Teknikens Hus' scientific council consists of representatives for research at Luleå University of Technology, in various fields. The scientific council must ensure a scientific basis in all activities; exhibitions as well as school programs.
The scientific council is appointed by the rector's office at LTU and consists of the following members:
Ore Geology, Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
Senior Lecturer Glenn Bark
Energy Engineering, Energy Science, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics
Professor Joakim Lundgren
Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering
Professor Peter Parnes
Education, Department of Health, Education and Technology
Professor Eva Alerby
Health Science, Department of Health, Education and Technology
Åsa Engström
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Administration and Industrial Engineering, Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts
Professor Mats Westerberg