Five early‑career researchers are now being given the opportunity to further develop their academic careers. Through the programme Early academic career, the Knowledge Foundation is awarding a total of SEK 14 million to research projects at five Swedish universities.
The autumn calls within the Knowledge Foundation’s nine regular programmes will open on 10 September. Five programmes will have application deadlines later in the autumn, while the more extensive programme formats will close at the beginning of next year.
The Knowledge Foundation awards over SEK 11 million to six new projects within the Capacity Building programme. Through recruitments of key expertise, the projects aim to strengthen research and education at Swedish universities – while at the same time contributing to Sweden’s long-term competitiveness.
It is now easier to explore the Knowledge Foundation’s initiatives. A new tool allows you to find, search and filter hundreds of projects that have received funding since 2017, covering both ongoing and completed projects.
Focus of the meeting The meeting focuses on co-production of knowledge and how collaboration with external partners can contribute to meaningful impact. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, participants will share experiences, explore different approaches to co-production, and strengthen their professional network. Programme overview 27 April – Halmstad University 28...
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.