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Forskningsprofiler (Research Profiles)

Forskningsprofiler/26 Call

Supports Swedish universities in building lasting applied research environments with strong industry collaboration.

Forskningsprofiler (Research Profiles) is KK-stiftelsen's flagship long-term funding instrument for building lasting research environments at Swedish newer universities in close collaboration with industry. The 2025/26 call offered the highest award in KK-stiftelsen's portfolio: up to 40 million SEK per project over an eight-year period, with project starts scheduled between August and December 20…

Funds the creation and long-term development of research environments at Swedish newer universities in close collaboration with multiple industry partners, spanning any applied discipline relevant to those institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.96 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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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