Description
Smart Built Environment is one of Sweden's 17 Strategic Innovation Programs, with funding from Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency), The Swedish Energy Agency and Formas (Swedish government research council for sustainable development). Through the Smart Built Environment programme, Formas, Vinnova, and the Swedish Energy Agency are funding projects that use digital transformation and/or industrial processes to contribute to more sustainable spatial planning aiming to transform the Swedish built environment.
level of support
National
type of funding
Grants
Funding amount
Project funding varies depending on the scale and type of project being supported.
Eligibility criteria
Open to a wide range of stakeholders – businesses, the public sector, universities and research institutes
Application Process and Timeline
Formas is in charge of the Smart Built Environment programme. You can find the current calls for this programme on Formas website.
Evidence Of Success
Since its inception, the program has driven impactful projects that optimize resource use, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance collaboration across the construction and urban planning sectors.
Expert Opinion
The Smart Built Environment programme, funded by Formas, Vinnova, and the Swedish Energy Agency, represents a transformative opportunity for energy communities to enhance their role in transforming the Swedish Built Environment through digital innovation.
