Travel Grant (2026) Canada, SCID 2026, Cognivity AI Sweden AB
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Cognivity AI Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 24 679 |
| Project duration | October 2026 - October 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Call | Travel grant Vinnova 2026 |
Important results from the project
Yes, the goals were achieved. Under Sweden Canada Innovation Days in Toronto pitched Cognivity six times, including at TBDC, and met with companies in electricity grids, battery storage and electric vehicles in 1:1 meetings and at the OVIN conference. We got clarity on what is required to establish ourselves in Canada. The trip also contributed to a German-Swedish R&D proposal in charging infrastructure and energy intelligence and to a visit from a Canadian delegation in Gothenburg.
Expected long term effects
The journey opens a path to the Canadian market, where investments in electricity grids, battery storage and electric vehicles are growing rapidly. The goal is a first pilot project in Canada within 1–2 years and then licensing of our battery software. The focus on battery storage broadens the technology beyond electric vehicles and provides more usable capacity and longer battery life. The German-Swedish proposal could lead to a joint R&D project.
Approach and implementation
The plan was to travel to Toronto on October 5–9, 2026 for Sweden Canada Innovation Days, pitch Cognivity and meet potential partners, customers and investors. The trip went according to plan and schedule, with the OVIN conference, six pitches including at TBDC, 1:1 meetings with companies in electricity grids, battery storage and electric vehicles and a meeting with a law firm about establishing in Canada. Unplanned, we made contacts that led to a German-Swedish R&D proposal.