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Innovative Startups 2026

The best innovations are often the hardest to secure funding for. That is why the Innovative Startups initiative exists. The call for proposals is open to companies across all sectors. What matters is that the company is built on an innovative idea and unique knowledge, expertise, research, technology, methodology, data, or other assets that are difficult to develop or replicate. We are looking for companies with the potential to contribute to sustainable societal development and create value, both in Sweden and internationally.

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The offer in brief

What can you apply for?

You can apply for funding to test customer needs, business idea and willingness to pay, with the goal of bringing the company closer to the market.

Who can apply?

Swedish limited liability companies that are no more than 10 years old, have a maximum of 10 employees, a maximum of SEK 10 million in net sales or balance sheet total and no profit distribution.

How much can you apply for?

Maximum SEK 500,000

Important dates

We are updating the process for the call for proposals. Therefore, we have postponed the opening date to October 12th.

  • How to apply

    To apply for funding, you need to log in and complete an application form in our eServices portal. The application form contains questions about your project, the participants taking part in the project and your budget. 

    How to apply for funding

    Information about the offer coming soon

    As soon as this offer opens for the application, we will publish complete information. We will describe, for example, what you can apply for, how much you can apply for and what we assess your application for.

    How to apply

    To apply for funding from us, you need to fill in a longer application, which we then assess in competition with others. If we decide to finance your project, you need to report to us how the project is going, so that we can see that you carry out the project as you described in the application.

    How to apply for and receive funding from us

    Any questions?

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Reference number 2025-04831