A new application round is now open in the programme Capacity Building. From this year onwards, the programme welcomes applications both in spring and autumn – a decision that provides universities with greater flexibility when planning strategically important recruitments of key expertise.
On 15–17 June 2026, the UIIN Conference will take place in Stockholm – a global conference focused on collaboration between academia and industry. Over the three days, researchers, innovation leaders, industry executives and policymakers from more than 50 countries will come together to share insights, exchange experience and spark new collaborations.
The Knowledge Foundation is funding three projects within the new programme Capacity building. Through investments totalling SEK 3.7 million, the initiative strengthens the research capacity of Swedish universities while giving industry improved access to cutting‑edge expertise.
The Knowledge Foundation is investing more than SEK 29 million in the SPARK environment at Jönköping University. Through ten new projects, researchers and companies will work together to develop solutions that make Swedish manufacturing greener, smarter and more competitive.
Sweden has one of the world’s most competitive game industries, but the lack of industry-driven research threatens both innovation and the supply of skilled professionals. That’s why the Knowledge Foundation is investing in a new national research centre to strengthen collaboration between academia and the games industry.
The long-term purpose of the Knowledge Foundation’s Jubilee doctoral initiative is to create a cohesive yet thematically diverse group through seminars and workshops, fostering advanced collaboration skills. A long-term objective is for the doctoral students to establish lasting professional networks that continue beyond their doctoral studies. Participants are responsible for...
The Knowledge Foundation’s 2025 programme calls are now published. This year’s calls for proposals include several updates – including clearer programme names and increased funding levels. The application period starts after the summer.
With academic freedom facing growing pressure, the Knowledge Foundation has decided to respond. The new programme, Capacity Building, will equip Swedish universities with new tools to swiftly recruit international guest researchers.
With an investment of SEK 48 million, the Knowledge Foundation is enabling a powerful initiative in AI-driven precision medicine at the University of Skövde. The project will run for eight years with the goal of improving future healthcare and strengthening the competitiveness of Swedish industry in a rapidly growing field.
Despite the significant opportunities offered by the EU programme Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Co-Funding (MSCA COFUND), engagement from Swedish higher education institutions has been limited. The Knowledge Foundation is now launching a new initiative to address this by offering co-funding for projects applying to MSCA COFUND.