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Partnership Meeting: Strategic Innovation Collaboration in Europe Focus: France, Germany, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Poland, and Switzerland

Organised by: Vinnova
Digitalt Wed 15 Apr 2026 at 10:00-11:30

Sweden’s international competitiveness is increasingly dependent on strategic bilateral and multilateral partnerships. Vinnova invites you to a digital session detailing current funding instruments and collaborative frameworks designed to strengthen European R&I ecosystems

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Sweden has established five bilateral strategic innovation partnerships with key European nations: France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. Furthermore, Vinnova maintains a dedicated cooperation agreement with its Swiss counterpart (Innosuisse).

The objective of this meeting is to provide Swedish actors with a comprehensive overview of the funding landscape and the strategic platforms available to facilitate high-impact international collaboration.

You will gain insight into the current financing opportunities available.

Agenda

  • 10:00  Welcome and introduction, Emma Bäcke and Bianca Dochtorowicz, Vinnova
  • 10:10 Eurostars, Kim Silvasti, Program Manager for Eurostars, Vinnova
  • 10:25 EIC and upcoming calls for proposals, Hilda Hellgren NCP, Vinnova
  • 10:45 A trilateral platform for business innovation between Sweden, France and Germany – to promote long-term strategic partnerships for a competitive Europe, Emma Hemmingson, Senior Project Manager, Business Sweden Paris
  • 11:05 Planning grant for international applications, Jennika Gill-Noltorp, Vinnova
  • 11:25 Closing remarks, Emma Bäcke and Bianca Dochtorowicz, Vinnova

Please note that the meeting is digital and will be held in English. It will not be recorded.

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Questions?

Bianca Dochtorowicz

Programme Manager

+46 8 473 30 94

Emma Bäcke

Programme Manager

+46 8 473 30 14

Last updated 31 March 2026