Collaboration-Driven Innovation for the Future of Food 2026

Published Sep 09, 2026

WHAT CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

Innovation projects aimed at developing and testing science-based solutions that contribute to sustainable growth and accelerate the sustainability transition in the food sector.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The project must be designed and carried out by two partners: a company with a Swedish corporate registration number (excluding sole proprietorships) and an academic partner (a university, university college, or research institute) based in Sweden.

The main applicant may be either the company partner or the academic partner.

HOW MUCH FUNDING CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

You can apply for between SEK 1 million and SEK 2 million from Formas for projects lasting between 12 and 24 months.

Under this call, companies may be granted funding covering up to 40 percent of their eligible costs.