Vinnova's 'Test & Demo for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises 2026' call opened 2 June 2026 and closes 8 September 2026 at 14:00. It funds up to 70% of eligible costs to a maximum of SEK 1 million (capped at EUR 220,000 over three years per SME), for testing and demonstrating innovative solutions in relevant test/demo environments before market launch. Decisions are due 3 November 2026, with projects starting 10-24 November 2026 and ending by 15 December 2027.
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Vinnova opens Test & Demo grant for SMEs: up to SEK 1M, deadline Sept 8 2026
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A Swedish AB with an innovation that needs real-world validation should apply before the 8 September deadline to offset up to 70% of testing costs at research institutes and demo facilities. Draft the proposal in Swedish or English and budget for a single-SME coordinator project.
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