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⚠️ NOT SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES
This program requires Swedish company/research institution (Swedish registration).
Requirement: Company must be Swedish or research institution must be Swedish.
See BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md for programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.


Vinnova - Sweden's Innovation Agency

Overview

Vinnova is Sweden's innovation agency that funds innovation projects across all sectors, with strong emphasis on sustainable solutions and circular economy initiatives.

Managing Body

Vinnova - Swedish Innovation Agency

Funding Type

Grants for innovation projects, research collaborations, and system innovations

Funding Amount

  • Varies by call and project type
  • Multiple funding instruments with different budgets
  • Support for SMEs, startups, and research organizations
  • Collaboration grants available

Deadlines

  • STATUS: OPEN (as of November 2025)
  • 19 calls for proposals currently available (as of November 2025)
  • Continuous intake for some programs
  • Multiple deadline windows throughout the year
  • Check Vinnova funding portal for current deadlines

Eligibility

  • Swedish companies (SMEs and larger firms)
  • Research institutions
  • Universities and research organizations
  • Startups and entrepreneurs
  • Must demonstrate innovation and Swedish impact

Thematic Focus

  • Circular economy and sustainability
  • Digital innovation
  • Green technologies
  • System innovation
  • Cross-sectoral collaborations

Relevance to City Resource Graph

  • Innovation funding for industrial symbiosis platforms
  • Support for circular economy digital solutions
  • Collaboration grants for research-industry partnerships
  • System innovation approaches for resource efficiency
  • Pilot testing and demonstration projects

Application Checklist

Pre-Application Requirements

  • Verify company/research institution eligibility:
    • Swedish company (SME or larger) OR
    • Research institution/university OR
    • Startup/entrepreneur with Swedish connection
  • Review 19 current calls (as of November 2025)
  • Identify most relevant call for industrial symbiosis/circular economy project
  • Confirm project demonstrates innovation and Swedish impact
  • Check if collaboration partners needed (research-industry partnerships)

Required Documents (varies by call)

  • Company/organization registration documents
  • Project description with innovation focus
  • Budget breakdown and funding request
  • Project timeline and milestones
  • CVs of key project team members
  • Partnership agreements (if collaboration project)
  • Letters of intent from partners
  • Market analysis and impact assessment
  • Sustainability/circular economy impact description
  • Any relevant patents, prototypes, or previous results

Application Steps

  1. Visit Vinnova funding portal
  2. Browse current calls
  3. Select relevant call for circular economy/industrial symbiosis
  4. Review call-specific requirements and deadline
  5. Register/login to application portal
  6. Complete online application form
  7. Upload all required documents
  8. Submit before deadline

Project Alignment Checklist

  • Project demonstrates innovation in circular economy/industrial symbiosis
  • Shows clear Swedish economic/social impact
  • Aligns with Vinnova's sustainability priorities
  • Includes digital/technological innovation component
  • Demonstrates system innovation potential (if applicable)
  • Shows collaboration benefits (if partnership project)

Call-Specific Research Needed

  • Review each of 19 calls for best match
  • Check specific deadlines for selected call
  • Review funding amounts and eligibility criteria per call
  • Verify call-specific thematic focus matches project

Post-Submission

  • Save confirmation and reference number
  • Monitor application status in portal
  • Prepare for potential evaluation/interview
  • Have additional documentation ready if requested

Application Tips

  • Check current calls regularly (19 available as of November 2025)
  • Focus on innovation and sustainability impact
  • Leverage collaboration opportunities
  • Consider system innovation approaches
  • Explore EU funding through Vinnova support
  • Action: Review all 19 calls immediately to identify best match