Innovative Startups 2026
Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency) · National scheme · Can apply alone · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This Swedish national grant supports early stage, knowledge intensive startups with strong growth potential in international markets. It is meant for companies with a highly innovative business idea built on unique knowledge or technology, aiming to create benefit both in Sweden and abroad while following a sustainable business model. The programme funds the development of the business and product towards market readiness.
sme-scaleup · deep-tech · research-excellence
Do you qualify for this scheme?
Tell us your website and we'll check this scheme's own conditions against what your company does.
Only the website is required.
Who it is for
A Sweden based, knowledge intensive startup with a highly innovative, unique idea and a sustainable business model aiming to scale internationally.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency)
- Eligible countries (1)
- Sweden
- Funding
- Not published
- Deadline
- 12 Jan 2027
- Applicant type
- Not required. You can apply solo.
- Eligible applicants
- startup
- Submission
- Single-stage submission (full proposal at once)
- Also required
- Applications close 2027-01-12 at 14:00 Swedish time, with decisions expected by 2027-03-23.