Vinnova's Innovative Startups 2026 call opens for applications on 12 October 2026 and closes 12 January 2027 at 14:00, with decisions on 23 March 2027. It provides up to SEK 500,000 to test customer needs, business idea and willingness to pay. The opening was postponed from an earlier date while Vinnova updates the application process.
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Vinnova Innovative Startups 2026 opens Oct 12: up to SEK 500,000
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A Swedish limited company under 10 years old, with at most 10 employees and up to SEK 10M net sales or balance-sheet total and no profit distribution, can prepare a research- or knowledge-based project now and apply once the window opens on 12 October.
Source: Vinnova
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