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European Regional Development Fund (Regionalfonden)

ERDF Regional Programmes

Supports Swedish regions with EU backed ERDF funding for digital, innovation, and green transition projects.

Tillväxtverket — the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth — acts as the managing authority for nine European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) operational programmes covering the 2021–2027 programming period: eight regional programmes aligned with Sweden's NUTS-2 regions, plus one national programme. The combined ERDF envelope across all nine programmes totals approximately SEK 8 billion

Innovation (PO1), green/climate transition (PO2), sustainable transport (PO3), regional economic development.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.
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.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SEK 8B

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: tillvaxtverket.se