Stärk innovationskapacitet för en hållbar industriell utveckling i Västsverige

This grant opportunity aims to strengthen innovation capacity for sustainable industrial development in Western Sweden through increased use of research results. The program targets actors within academia, research environments, and industry who want to develop solutions that strengthen the research and innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises. The call supports initiatives that develop new ideas, working methods, and techniques that strengthen Western Sweden's industry's ability to transform and grow sustainably. Projects must work within designated areas of smart specialization for Västra Götaland Region and Region Halland, including intelligent and sustainable industry, life science and information-driven care, sustainable materials and energy systems, future transport and mobility, creative business and production development, and food tech and maritime development. The program emphasizes using social sustainability as a driving force for sustainable development, focusing on inclusive and sustainable solutions that can increase innovation capacity, maximize the use of competence and human capital, and promote entrepreneurship.