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M-ERA.NET Call 2026

This externally administered call for proposals concerns funding of ambitious research and development projects that address materials research and innovations in six thematic areas in international collaboration. The call for proposals is implemented in a two-stage process by the M-ERA.NET network, which consists of research and innovation funders from Europe and a number of non-European countries. For more information, please refer to 1/ the call´s website https://www.m-era.net/joint-calls/joint-call-2026 - overall page about the call for proposals (where "Guide for Proposers" is the most important document) including link to M-ERA.NET´s application tool and 2/ https://www.m-era.net/joint-call-2026/participating-countries-regions-call-2026 - about participating countries and regions. A link to documents on the conditions for Swedish participation can be found in the column "national / regional regulations". Vinnova finances the participation of Swedish organisations in transnational projects that have been recommended in M-ERA.NET´s jointly organised assessment and evaluation process, see chapter 2 of the Guide for Proposers. After the joint selection process is completed, Swedish participants in recommended projects will be invited to apply for funding from Vinnova.

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The offer in brief

What can you apply for?

International collaborative projects regarding materials research and materials innovations within six topics.

Who can apply?

International consortia consisting of at least 3 funding applicants from at least 3 countries participating in M-ERA.NET Call 2026. See the document \"Guide for Proposers\" for other formal eligibility requirements on consortium composition.

How much can you apply for?

A maximum of 3.5 million SEK to Swedish participation per project. At least 30 percent of the cost of the Swedish project participation must be worked up by Swedish companies. Of this share, funding can be applied for according to EU state aid rules.

Important dates

  • Any questions?

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

    Anders Marén

    Svensk kontaktperson för M-ERA.NET Call 2026

    +46 8 473 31 88

    Reference number 2026-00777