Innovative Startups
Supports early Swedish innovation-driven companies validating demand and business strength for new deep-tech ideas.
Innovative Startups 2026 is Vinnova's flagship early-stage grant for young Swedish technology companies pursuing internationally competitive business ideas. Administered by Vinnova — Sweden's Innovation Agency — under reference number 2025-04831, the program funds activities that test customer needs, validate business models, and assess willingness to pay, with the explicit goal of moving a knowle…
Any technology field. Eligibility focused on young Swedish science- or knowledge-based startups with internationally competitive business ideas.
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