EUREKA CELTIC-NEXT - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik - våren 2026

Vinnova
Award SEK 0–15M
Closing date 8 days left · Apr 24, 2026
Location Global
For Consortium

About this opportunity

Vinnova offers co-financing for Swedish participants in international EUREKA CELTIC-NEXT cluster projects focused on information and communication technology (ICT). The funding supports international collaboration between research organizations and industry consortia working on advanced digitalization topics including digital security, artificial intelligence, 5G/6G, Internet of Things, network and cloud services. Projects must have received a Eureka-label approval before applying for Swedish national funding. The program aims to strengthen Swedish competitiveness and innovation capacity by enabling strategic partnerships with leading international actors. Projects should contribute to societal benefit, sustainable development, and increased competitiveness for Swedish industry. At least one Swedish small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) must participate, and at least 60% of total work effort must come from participating companies.
Up to 37 mo
Decision announced November 10, 2026

Who can apply

Applicant Types

consortium

Organization Types

for profit, academic, nonprofit

Residency

🇸🇪 Sweden

Project Locations

🇸🇪 Sweden

Region

Sweden

How to apply

Interview required Matching funds

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

research_proposal · cv · budget

Review process

Two-stage process: First, international consortium applies to EUREKA CELTIC-NEXT cluster for label approval. Second, Swedish participants with approved label apply to Vinnova for national co-financing. External expert review followed by potential interview.

Additional benefits

  • networking
  • training

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder