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- Cluster of Excellence for Cutting-Edge Technologies - calls for proposals
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Visions for world-leading research and innovation in cutting-edge technology
Visions for world-leading research and innovation in cutting-edge technology
Do you want and can you realize a scientific vision that leads to world-changing competitive innovation? With this call for proposals, Vinnova is launching a large-scale and innovative effort on clusters of excellence. A cluster of excellence should have a bold vision in new, groundbreaking technology areas, take a significant position, strengthen Swedish business and, in the long term, contribute to making Sweden competitive, resilient and sustainable. The goal is that by 2035 there will be a handful of world-leading clusters in Sweden in groundbreaking technology areas that each have a turnover of SEK 100 million per year. As a first step in the initiative, Vinnova welcomes a call for proposals to formulate a vision and plan.
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The offer in brief
What can you apply for?
Applicant can receive planning grants to formulate a vision for a cluster of excellence, mobilize the right actors, and develop an overall plan to realize the vision.
Who can apply?
One or more actors in collaboration that can be private or public.
How much can you apply for?
Vinnova plans to finance approximately 30 projects with a maximum of 1.5 million each over six months
Government assignment coming soon
This initiative is based on a mandate in the government's research and innovation bill, which Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council are expected to receive shortly. Read more about the initiative in the government's research and innovation bill
Excellent research and innovative power are rewarded in the largest research and innovation bill ever
Important dates
JUN 2025
Planning to open
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.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Reference number 2025-01341