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Excellence Clusters for Groundbreaking Technologies

Excellence Clusters for Groundbreaking Technologies

Funds university-led Swedish technology clusters building cross-disciplinary research teams for frontier innovation.

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Excellence Clusters for Groundbreaking Technologies is a flagship co-funded initiative between Vetenskapsrådet (VR) and Vinnova designed to establish internationally leading research clusters in Sweden. The programme targets groundbreaking technologies broadly, with fundamental artificial intelligence identified as the particular priority area for the 2026 call. Applications opened 1 April 2026 an…

What this grant funds

Groundbreaking technologies — particular priority on fundamental artificial intelligence in 2026.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.25 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60–120 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.vr.se