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Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions

Applied Research for a Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions

Funds Swedish food-sector partners developing applied research for sustainable processing and competitiveness.

Applied Research for a Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions is a Formas call issued within Sweden's national research programme for food. The call funds needs-driven research that connects academia and industry to develop knowledge and solutions for the food sector, including processing technologies, digital solutions, product design, sensory science, and business-model innovation.

Applied research for sustainable, healthy, and scalable food processing, including process technology, digital solutions, product design, sensory science, side-stream use, business models, and food-system transition.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.25 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.35%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SEK 70M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: formas.se