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Vinnova — Sweden's Innovation Agency

Eurostars autumn 2026 call 11

Funds Swedish SMEs and their international partners to bring near-market R&D to launch.

Applicants submit a joint international proposal through the Eurostars process; Vinnova funds only the Swedish partners in the consortium once the project is approved. A question session and eligibility webinars run before the deadline, and Vinnova announces its funding decision after the international evaluation. The applying company's net sales or equity must equal at least half the amount reque

Vinnova funds the Swedish share of Eurostars projects, which pair innovative SMEs with partners in at least one other Eurostars country. Eligible work is developing a product, service or process expected to reach market within two years of the project ending, with exceptions made for clinical trials and certification processes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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