Vinnova's revamped Innovativa Startups 2026 call offers grants of up to SEK 500,000 (up from SEK 300,000 in the 2025 Phase 1) to test customer needs, business concept and willingness to pay. The application window opens October 12, 2026 and closes January 12, 2027 at 14:00, with decisions on March 23, 2027. Eligible firms are Swedish aktiebolag max 10 years old, max 10 employees, and max SEK 10m in net revenue or balance-sheet total, paying no dividends.
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Vinnova's Innovativa Startups 2026 grant raised to max SEK 500,000, opens Oct 12
Why this matters for founders
A young Swedish AB should prepare its market-validation project and budget now so it can submit the moment the e-service opens on Oct 12, since the grant is non-dilutive and covers early customer and willingness-to-pay testing.
Source: Vinnova
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