Strategic Innovation Programmes, is an initiative where three national agencies finance activities in areas of strategic importance for Sweden. Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency and Formas fund 17 strategic innovation programmes. Within these programmes, companies, higher education institutions and organisations are developing the sustainable products and services of the future. The strategic innovation programmes offer a wide range of stakeholders – businesses, the public sector, universities and research institutes – the chance to apply for funding to carry out research and innovation projects.

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Project funding varies depending on the specific program and type of project being supported.

The strategic innovation programmes offer a wide range of stakeholders – businesses, the public sector, universities and research institutes – the chance to apply for funding to carry out research and innovation projects.

Application for funding are received through so-called open calls. Each strategic innovation programme has a principal funder, which is either Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency or Formas. You apply for funding through the funder who is responsible for the innovation programme you are interested in. If you are interested in viewing all calls for strategic innovation programmes, visit the Vinnova website.

The collaborative funding programs led by Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Formas have demonstrated significant success in addressing global social challenges and enhancing Sweden's international competitiveness.

These joint funding initiatives by Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Formas offer unparalleled opportunities for energy communities to innovate, collaborate, and lead in the transition to a sustainable energy future. By aligning their projects with these funding programs, energy communities can enhance their capabilities, expand their reach, and contribute to addressing global social and environmental challenges.

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