Management of Bygginnovationen II
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 5 055 000 |
| Project duration | July 2011 - December 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The National Programme for innovation in construction, Bygginnovationen, has had the overall aim to develop a strong and sustainable innovation environment for the Swedish construction sector. This have been achieved by promoting commercialization of knowledge, practice and research, and by improving collaboration between the construction sector, institutes and universities.
Expected results and effects
The Bygginnovationen call has in total attracted 325 applications, of which 302 application has been evaluated by the Bygginnovationen business council. 119 applications have been granted funding. The call has been specially successful in attracting SME´s. Not less than 110 of the 119 grants has been awarded to SME´s.
Planned approach and implementation
The advisory role taken by the Bygginnovationen business council has been seen by the applicants as very positive. That the call has been open for applications until 15 working days before the board meetings, held eight times/year, has made the applicants consider the application process as fast, effective and flexible.