Financing

Sweden’s innovation and support system for re search, development, and investments is structured at both national and regional levels and is com plemented by specific investment and transition programs for industry.

National level

Sweden’s innovation and support system for research, development, and investment operates at both national and regional levels, complemented by dedicated investment and transition programs for industry.

At the national level, the government and public agencies create frameworks, funding, and guidelines for innovation and commercialization, including:

• Research funding
• National innovation programs and collaboration platforms
• Special investment grants for transition, commercialization, or pilot-scale projects

Examples of national programs

Klimatklivet

Klimatklivet is an investment support for companies, municipalities, regions, and organizations implementing measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. charging infrastructure, biogas production, circular flows).

Industriklivet

Industriklivet is a support program targeting industrial transformation to fossil-free or carbon-negative solutions, financing feasibility studies, pilot and demonstration projects, and investments in transition technologies.

Regional level

Regions manage their own regional development funds and play an important role in implementing the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which promotes innovation and business-related development. Support may be granted to companies for R&D activities or to innovation support actors working to develop businesses, industries, and value chains.

Additionally, Almi Företagspartner offers both business development services and financing in the form of loans and venture capital.

As eligibility criteria and conditions for innovation and investment support may change, interested actors are encouraged to consult the latest information on the respective authorities’ websites.