Region Stockholm's 2026 business development checks (affarsutvecklingscheckar) are open for applications from 7 to 27 September 2026. SMEs can apply for SEK 50,000 to SEK 200,000, covering up to 40% of project costs, for internationalization, digitalization and AI, or the sustainable transition. Eligible firms have 1 to 49 employees, annual turnover of SEK 1 to 100 million, and have received under SEK 2 million in state aid over the past 3 years.
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Region Stockholm affarsutvecklingscheckar open Sept 7 to 27, 2026: up to SEK 200,000
Why this matters for founders
A Stockholm-based startup with under 50 staff should scope a consultant-led digitalization, AI, or internationalization project now and submit inside the 7 to 27 September window before it closes. The check reimburses external expert services, not ordinary salaries or marketing, so budget the eligible 40% co-financing accordingly.
Source: Region Stockholm
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