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

Award

Not specified

Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Due in 53 days
Location

Sweden

Applicants

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.

Duration Up to 37 mo
Decision Decision announced November 10, 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
Sweden
Residency
Sweden
Project in
Sweden
Applicants
consortium
Organizations
for profit, academic, nonprofit

Application Details

Interview 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