Synergi

In the Synergi programme, universities together with business partners address an integrating research question that ultimately contributes to scientific profiling of the university. The overarching synergi project is created by combining several subprojects.

Closed for applications

The 2025 call for proposals within the Synergi programme will open on 9 September.

Funding decisions in the 2024 call will be announced in May.

Programme summary

A business-relevant core question drives a research project towards scientific profiling
Independent scientific subprojects contribute towards the integrating synergi project
The contribution from business partners to the project must in total correspond to at least the same amount as that applied for from the Knowledge Foundation
Maximum funding: SEK 10 million
Maximum project duration: 5 years
Budget framework: The preliminary financial scope for the 2024 call for proposals is SEK 30 million, excluding OH.

Read the full call text (2024)

Background to the programme

The programme enables the universities to address research questions that may require perspectives and skills from other subject areas. Based on a well-defined, business-relevant research question, the results of a synergy project must contribute towards development of state-of-the-art research.

Contribution to strong research and educational environments

The specific purpose of the Synergi programme is for the environment to integrate and develop its research towards a scientific profile.