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Research profiles

Key dates

  • Application period: 10 September – 2 February 2027
  • Deadline for notice of interest: 1 October 2026
  • Funding decision: May 2027

In the programme Research profiles, universities together with business partners develop and strengthen an internationally competitive research profile.

Background and objectives

Many research initiatives are carried out in short funding cycles, which limits the ability to build the capacity required to establish a clear position within a research field and to develop long-term collaborations with the business sector. The programme Research profiles aims to give research and education environments an opportunity for long-term profiling and positioning of their research in line with the needs of the business sector.

The programme supports long-term research efforts, where one or more collaborating research and education environments develop their research together with the business sector within a coherent research agenda. The Knowledge Foundation’s support of up to SEK 40 million over eight years together with contributions from the business sector and the university, creates substantial resources to drive a coherent development of a research area relevant to the business sector.

Terms and conditions

Applicants: Universities within the Knowledge Foundation’s target group. The programme can be carried out in collaboration between research and educational environments at up to three universities. Read more about the institutions we support.

Co-funding requirements: Several mutually independent business actors should co-finance the project. The total co-funding from industry partners must correspond to at least the amount requested from the Knowledge Foundation. Criteria for co-financing business actors.

Maximum funding amount: SEK 40 million

Project duration: 8 years

Application

Applications are submitted through our application and reporting system, SBS Manager. The application period opens on 10 September 2026.

Please note that universities planning to apply for a profile project must submit a non-binding notice of interest by the 1 October 2026, at the latest. Further information on how to structure the expression of interest can be found in the call text.

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