An important tool for our mission
Calls are one of our most important tools for enabling projects. They are carried out in close collaboration with our three funding agencies – the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Vinnova.
closes February 3, 2026
Our open call
Impact Innovation – Digitalization, Circularity, and Climate Neutrality within the metals and minerals industry
Funding is available for R&D and innovation projects within:
• Resource-efficient and circular production processes
• Fossil-free and climate-neutral processes
• Advanced digitalization and AI
Who can apply?
Research organizations, companies, the public sector, and non-governmental organizations. Each consortium must include at least two Swedish companies and one research organization. Collaboration across sectors is strongly encouraged.
Funding available: Approximately SEK 90 million
Full calltext and templates at the Swedish Energy Agency
Funding is available for R&D and innovation projects within:
• Resource-efficient and circular production processes
• Fossil-free and climate-neutral processes
• Advanced digitalization and AI
Who can apply?
Research organizations, companies, the public sector, and non-governmental organizations. Each consortium must include at least two Swedish companies and one research organization. Collaboration across sectors is strongly encouraged.
Funding available: Approximately SEK 90 million
Good to know
Important dates
Opens: 15 October 2025
Closes: 3 February 2026
Decisions on which projects will be granted funding will be made in June 2026. Projects may start no earlier than June 15, 2026.
Information meetings:
• 11 November, 11:00–12:00 (Teams)
• 18 November, 15:00–16:00 (Teams)
• 4 December, 10:00–11:00 (Teams)
Links to information meetings
Closes: 3 February 2026
Decisions on which projects will be granted funding will be made in June 2026. Projects may start no earlier than June 15, 2026.
Information meetings:
• 11 November, 11:00–12:00 (Teams)
• 18 November, 15:00–16:00 (Teams)
• 4 December, 10:00–11:00 (Teams)
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