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Vinnova Innovative Startups

Innovative Startups

Supports early Swedish innovation-driven companies validating demand and business strength for new deep-tech ideas.

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Innovative Startups 2026 is Vinnova's flagship early-stage grant for young Swedish technology companies pursuing internationally competitive business ideas. Administered by Vinnova β€” Sweden's Innovation Agency β€” 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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.12 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.10 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.SEK 50M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.vinnova.se