What is the offer about?
With this the offer we want to support international collaboration projects with actors along the entire value chain for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The solutions may be intended to be applied in, for example, digital security, artificial intelligence, 5G, the Internet of Things, self-driving vehicles, smart energy solutions, smart cities or e- health. The call for proposal is made within the framework of the EUREKA cluster CELTIC NEXT, an international innovation cluster for information and communication technology (ICT).
In order to receive funding, the results must be relevant to the competitiveness of the Swedish business community. Expected project results are, for example, prototypes and demonstrators of interest to potential customers in an international market, as well as grant to international standards. For a successful proposal on national funding for Vinnova, participation from both major companies, SMEs and academia / research institutes is normally required.
CELTIC Office offers support during consortium building and regularly organizes networking events where there is the opportunity to pitch his idea and discuss with potential partners. It is also possible to upload and share project ideas in CELTIC Online Tool. See more info under the links below.
Vinnova has so far co-financed some 30 current and former CELTIC- project. Swedish project participants include ABB, Ericsson, Bombardier, Telia, KTH, RISE and many more. CELTIC-NEXT gives you the opportunity for innovation and exchanges with Europe's sharpest actors in the field. See more info on ongoing project under the links below.