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Almi Innovation Loan

Almi Innovation Loan

Supports high-risk Swedish innovation projects through subordinated co-financing loans for prototype development, testing, and commercial scaling.

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The Almi Innovation Loan (Innovationslån) is a state-backed lending instrument operated by Almi Företagspartner, Sweden's government-owned business financier, designed to support Swedish SMEs pursuing higher-risk innovation activities that fall outside standard bank credit criteria. The program finances prototype development, technology testing, business model verification, and production preparat

Provides subordinated co-financing for Swedish SMEs developing novel products, services, or processes where commercial bank lending is unavailable due to elevated innovation risk.

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

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.almi.se