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Strengthening Swedish aerospace research and innovation through international collaboration - 2026

Within the framework of the National Aeronautic Research Program (NFFP), funding is offered for projects that contribute to strengthening the positioning of Sweden in international contexts and thereby strengthening the competitiveness of the Swedish aviation industry. The projects will contribute to a sustainable, robust and internationally integrated Swedish aeronautics ecosystem. In the long term, the projects are expected to strengthen industrial growth, defense capability, exports and climate-neutral air transport. The call for proposals is aimed at Swedish participants in the aviation sector. Both small and large businesses can apply, individually or in consortium with other companies, universities, colleges and research institutes.

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The offer in brief

What can you apply for?

Projects that strengthen Swedish aeronautical research, development, and innovation through international collaboration, positioning Swedish stakeholders globally and enhancing cooperation with strategically important countries and programs.

Who can apply?

Companies, individually or in collaboration, with potential to establish or strengthen existing international partnerships in the aviation sector. Only entities with a branch or permanent establishment in Sweden are eligible for funding.

How much can you apply for?

Funding is available at three project levels. The total call budget is approximately SEK 20 million. Project duration may range from 6 to 24 months, depending on the selected project level.

Important dates

  • 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.

    Katja Fedina

    Utlysningsansvarig

    + 46 8 473 32 97

    Therese Porsklint

    Administratör

    + 46 8 473 30 28

    Alma Jacobson

    Programledare NFFP

    + 46 8 473 32 30

    Utlysningsspecifika frågor

    Reference number 2025-04680