German-Swedish Call for joint R&D projects by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises spring 2026
Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency) · National scheme · Needs partners · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This call funds joint research and development projects between Swedish and German small and medium-sized companies. The goal is to help these companies develop new products, technology-based services, or methods in any technology or application area, laying the groundwork for solutions that can reach the market and address societal challenges.
sme-scaleup · deep-tech
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Who it is for
A Swedish SME (up to 499 employees) partnering with a German SME to jointly develop a new technology-based product, service, or method with market potential.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- Vinnova (Sweden's innovation agency)
- Eligible countries (1)
- Sweden
- Funding
- Not published
- Deadline
- 13 Oct 2026
- Applicant type
- Required. A multi-partner consortium, at least 2 partners, from 2 countries.
- Eligible applicants
- SME
- Submission
- Single-stage submission (full proposal at once)
- Also required
- SMEs must have up to 499 employees, and the project must be a joint effort between a Swedish and a German SME.