New open call: Impact Innovation – Relationships for future research expertise
News
A new Impact Innovation call is now open for organisations that want to strengthen the role of doctoral students in industry and society while contributing to research expertise and systems understanding for sustainable development in the metals and minerals sector.
The call provides funding to develop a model for strengthening, integrating and supporting doctoral students as key actors in the metals and minerals innovation system. The work should include developing, testing and evaluating methods and tools, disseminating results, and exploring opportunities for the model’s long-term management and implementation.
By bringing together actors from across the entire value chain, the initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and other societal stakeholders, while contributing to the research expertise needed for the future of the metals and minerals sector.
Who can apply?
The call is open to constellations consisting of at least 10 project partners, representing a broad cross-section of the entire metals and minerals value chain.
Funding
Projects may apply for:
- up to SEK 12 million
- up to 80% of the project’s total eligible costs
Important dates
- Call opens: 24 June 2026
- Application deadline: 14 October 2026, 14:00 CET
- Funding decision: 10 November 2026
- Earliest project start: 11 November 2026
- Project end date: 31 October 2030
The complete call text, eligibility criteria and application instructions are available on Vinnova’s website.