The programme Research projects gives researchers and businesses the opportunity to jointly develop new knowledge that advances scientific development and contributes to development in the business sector.
Sweden’s competitiveness and capacity for transition depend to a large extent on new knowledge being developed, tested and put into use. Research conducted in collaboration between academia and the business sector is a well‑established approach for generating knowledge that is both scientifically relevant and practically applicable.
Through the Research projects programme, researchers and businesses are given the opportunity to jointly develop new knowledge that advances scientific development and contributes to development in the business sector and, in the longer term, to increased competitiveness. The programme also creates conditions for building, renewing and strengthening research and education environments at universities, in line with their long-term profiling and collaboration missions.
The programme aims to support research and education environments at an early stage in taking steps towards establishing their research activities, while more established environments are given the conditions to further develop and/or renew their research and strengthen their role as long‑term, relevant collaboration partners for the business sector and society.
Applicants: Universities within the Knowledge Foundation’s target group. The programme can be carried out in collaboration between research and educational environments at several institutions. Read more about the institutions we support.
Co-funding requirements: The total co-funding from industry partners must correspond to at least the amount requested from the Knowledge Foundation. At least two mutually independent business actors should co-finance the project. Criteria for co-financing business actors.
Maximum funding amount: SEK 4 million.
Project duration: 1–4 years.
Applications are submitted through our application and reporting system, SBS Manager. The application period opens on 10 September 2026.
