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Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions

Co-created Innovations for a Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions

Funds Swedish food companies co-creating food-sector innovations with academic partners.

Co-created Innovations for a Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions is a Formas innovation call under the national research programme for food. It targets established companies and research organisations that want to co-create practical food-sector solutions, especially under the theme of innovations for sustainable and healthy diets.

Projects run for 12 to 24 months and may request

Two-party food-sector innovation projects between a Swedish company and an academic partner, including new food products, processing methods, side-stream use, sustainable diets, circular food systems, and digital or physical food-environment tools.

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.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 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.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SEK 15M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: formas.se