Eureka Biotech call

Closes on 30 September 2026 at 2PM

Do you want to collaborate in biotechnology with Switzerland, Germany, France, Canada, South Korea and several other countries? Here is an opportunity for both large and small companies, universities and research institutes to create international R&D projects with funding from Sweden (Vinnova) and the other participating countries in the call through Eureka Network projects. The projects that are funded must have the potential to develop a product, process or service that can be commercialized. You apply to Eureka between March 31, 2026 and September 25, 2026, and to Vinnova with your national application between March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

This web page has been machine translated. If there are any uncertainties, please refer to the Swedish text.

The offer in brief

What can you apply for?

International R&D-projects in advanced bio-manufacturing and ecosystems, next-generation treatments and methodologies, agricultural and veterinary innovations, or advanced diagnostics and data technology.

Who can apply?

Each project consortium must include at least one company from Sweden and at least one organization from one of the other participating countries in the call for proposals. Research institutes and universities can participate as participants.

How much can you apply for?

Maximum funding per project is SEK 3,000,000 (approximately EUR 278,228). SMEs can apply for up to 50%, large companies up to 30%, and universities and research institutes up to 100% of the eligible costs.

Important dates

31 Mar 2026

30 Sep 2026 at 14:00

31 Mar 2027

1 Apr 2027

30 Jun 2027

Call text for the offer

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In the call text you will find all information about the call for proposals, including detailed information about the assessment criteria and our formal eligibility requirements as well as proposal to Eureka. It is important that you read it carefully before you start your proposal.
Eureka call for proposals within Bioteknik 2026
Vinnova's general terms and conditions for funding

In the call text you will find all information about the call for proposals, including detailed information about the assessment criteria and our formal eligibility requirements as well as proposal to Eureka. It is important that you read it carefully before you start your proposal.
Eureka call for proposals within Bioteknik 2026
Vinnova's general terms and conditions for funding
Swedish participants can apply for funding according to Vinnova's general terms and conditions for funding. state aid rules apply to organisations carrying out economic activities. The rules on state aid for research, development and innovation are set out in the European Commission's General Block Exemption Regulation No 651/2014 (GBER). In this call for proposals Article 25 of the GBER applies with support for industrial research or experimental development.
funding rules | State aid to economic activities (companies)
The following funding levels apply; SMEs up to 50 percent of eligible costs, large companies up to 30 percent, universities and research institutes up to 100 percent (“non- state aid”). Maximum funding per project is SEK 3,000,000 (approximately EUR 278,228).

Swedish participants can apply for funding according to Vinnova's general terms and conditions for funding. state aid rules apply to organisations carrying out economic activities. The rules on state aid for research, development and innovation are set out in the European Commission's General Block Exemption Regulation No 651/2014 (GBER). In this call for proposals Article 25 of the GBER applies with support for industrial research or experimental development.
funding rules | State aid to economic activities (companies)
The following funding levels apply; SMEs up to 50 percent of eligible costs, large companies up to 30 percent, universities and research institutes up to 100 percent (“non- state aid”). Maximum funding per project is SEK 3,000,000 (approximately EUR 278,228).
Create an account and apply viaEureka's application portalby 2026-09-25, 11:59 CEST.
Apply to Vinnova no later than 2026-09-30 14:00 CEST. To apply for funding, you need to log in and fill out a proposal in Vinnova's e-service for applications.
How to apply to Vinnova
The form contains questions about the project, participants and budget. Do not include a budget for international participants in proposal to Vinnova.
Attach complete international Eureka proposal with all partner forms, signatures and a Gantt chart of participants and work packages. Also attach a CV for the project manager in the Swedish part of the project.
This is how you fill out proposal in our e-service
Here's how to apply and report
1. Create an account and apply viaEureka's application portalby 2026-09-25, 11:59 CEST.
2. Apply to Vinnova no later than 2026-09-30 14:00 CEST. To apply for funding, you need to log in and fill out a proposal in Vinnova's e-service for applications.
How to apply to Vinnova
The form contains questions about the project, participants and budget. Do not include a budget for international participants in proposal to Vinnova.
Attach complete international Eureka proposal with all partner forms, signatures and a Gantt chart of participants and work packages. Also attach a CV for the project manager in the Swedish part of the project.
This is how you fill out proposal in our e-service
Here's how to apply and report