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Vinnova Innovation Funding

Vinnova · Sweden
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Vinnova provides government funding to organisations for research and innovation projects in Sweden through various 'calls for proposals', covering areas such as climate-smart solutions and robotics for elderly care. It also offers support specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though it typically does not fund all project costs and requires applicants to secure additional funding sources.

Programme terms

Amount
Not specified; page states Vinnova 'normally don't fund all costs' and funding amounts vary by organisation size and project, as stated in the funding decision.
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Idea, MVP, Early Traction
Industries
CleanTech / Climate, HealthTech, Science & Research, B2B / Enterprise
Regions
Europe
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Only organisations can receive funding (not private individuals or organisations with economic difficulties); often requires multiple participants to cooperate; specific eligibility depends on each call for proposals.
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Data checked: October 1, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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