InfraAwards 2026 – Innovation competition for a sustainable transport system
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan - Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan Inst f samhällsplanering & miljö |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - December 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | The strategic innovation program InfraSweden |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of InfraAwards 2026 is to find innovative integrated solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of the transport system, for example in the areas of smart and connected systems. The objective of the project is to carry out the innovation competition and to appoint a winning proposal, which at a later stage can be given the opportunity to apply for funds for further development towards implementation.
Expected effects and result
The expected results of the project is a well-executed innovation competition with a designated winner. InfraSweden´s innovation competitions contribute to the program´s ambitions and goals, by accelerating the process of creating innovative solutions, stimulating creativity and new thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovation competitions also contribute to the transport infrastructure sector´s overall innovative capacity, competitiveness, and attractiveness.
Planned approach and implementation
Thematic frameworks will be developed within the project. The competition will be implemented in collaboration with ShiftSweden, for example. The team will determine target groups and marketing channels as well as assessment criteria and strategy for further development of the contributions. The winner will be selected based on assessment criteria by an external group. The winner will be announced at a suitable event, and will have the opportunity to apply for project funds.