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Center for Technologies for autonomous swarms of drones

With the call for proposals 'Technologies for autonomous swarms of drones', the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) is allocating SEK 60 million to enable the creation of a strategic research center (SRC). Unmanned autonomous drones are becoming increasingly important for missions in the air, in and on the water, on the ground and in space. Swarms of many cooperating drones, which together solve advanced missions, are expected to have great importance in the future. The center is part of SSF's initiative on Strategic Research Centers (SRC), aiming to stimulate collaboration between academia, research institutes, industry and society for sharper results and faster application. The research will focus on the behavior of advanced autonomous drone swarms, innovative design of lightweight and climate-resistant drones, and modular construction for increased sustainability. The research should support important Swedish and EU-relevant strategies, such as the AI Commission's Roadmap for Sweden and the EU's AI Regulation.

Major call in Swedish-Taiwanese research

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) are jointly investing in a program for Swedish and Taiwanese researchers. More than SEK 70 million is allocated to ten strategic collaboration projects of the highest international class. The grants are given over five years and will go to joint research projects with associated seminars, conferences and workshops, as well as the exchange of researchers between the participating groups. To be considered for funding, the proposed research project must fall within strategic areas including 6G, AI, biotechnology for precision medicine, drones/robots, green energy, semiconductors, quantum science, marine and ocean exploration, neuroscience, or space. A Swedish and a Taiwanese project leader must write a joint application with a description of the proposed research collaboration, project participants and budget.

CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026

The CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026 invites innovative R&D proposals aligned with its vision of a next-generation communications for a secured, trusted, and sustainable digital society. Open from 1 December 2025 to 24 April 2026, the call covers a wide scope across ICT, including network capacity, photonics, satellite systems, mobility, security, robustness, energy efficiency, 5G, 6G, IoT, smart cities and homes, Industry 4.0, logistics, automotive telecoms, blockchain, fintech, e-health, big data, privacy, identity and public safety. Applicants can build international consortia with industry, SMEs, RTOs and academia, supported through an online Launch Event and a Brokerage Day in Vienna. Participation may give access to national public funding; applicants are encouraged to contact their national public authorities for more funding details. CELTIC-NEXT gives project proposers almost limitless freedom regarding what research topic they can explore in their ICT research projects, offering projects the chance of both evolutionary and disruptive innovation in all relevant ICT areas without limiting their creativity and ambition.

Network Projects - Sustainable Cities 2025

The EARTH Innovation Alliance (E5) Call for Projects on Sustainable Cities is a funding opportunity for international collaborative R&D projects addressing carbon-neutral cities and sustainable urban development. This call has been launched by Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden following Eureka's Network Projects framework. Projects must focus on developing innovative technologies and solutions that help cities meet social and economic needs while operating within ecological limits. Eligible research areas include advanced materials for the built environment, sustainable energy, resource circularity, and urban mobility. Projects must involve at least two independent legal entities from a minimum of two participating countries, with clear commercialization goals and market launch expected within 24 months of project completion. The initiative aims to accelerate development and scale-up of breakthrough climate technologies through cross-sector innovation and public-private co-innovation.

Globalstars call with Japan

The Globalstars call with Japan is an international collaborative R&D funding opportunity under the Eureka Network. This call supports transnational research and development projects between Japan and participating Eureka countries including Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Denmark, France, Israel, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The program funds projects that aim to develop innovative products, processes, or services with commercial potential. Project consortia must include at least two independent legal entities from Japan and at least one other participating Eureka country. The program excludes technologies associated with nuclear power and drug discovery but welcomes applications across various sectors including quantum technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, electronics, energy and environment, biotechnology, new materials, medical devices, aerospace, mining, and other industrial technologies. Projects must have a civilian purpose and demonstrate clear commercialization plans. Each participating country has its own national funding agency with specific eligibility criteria, funding rates, and application procedures.

YWCA-YMCA of Sweden Film Grant

Since 2019, YWCA-YMCA of Sweden has actively invested in young filmmaking to strengthen young people's voices. The film grant is awarded to young filmmakers among partner organizations in Africa, Eastern Europe and Palestine to support projects that address young people's role and opportunities in society and/or young people's work towards a peaceful and sustainable society. The grant welcomes both those who are working with film as well as beginners. The film project should have a connection to the UN Security Council's Resolution on Youth, Peace and Security (UNSCR 2250), dealing with topics such as young people's participation in society and its development, youth safety and rights, young people's opportunities and potential, access to education and meaningful leisure time, and inclusion of different groups of youth. A total of two grants will be awarded annually.

Ajinomoto Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship Grant Program

The Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, offers a fully funded scholarship for Filipino students to pursue a master's degree or research program in Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Engineering at top universities in Japan. The program aims to cultivate future leaders in Asia who will contribute to scientific advancement and societal development. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including monthly allowances, full academic coverage, pre-departure support, and airfare. The program is designed to provide exceptional opportunities for talented Filipino students with academic excellence and financial need to pursue advanced studies in Japan, gain international experience, and develop the skills necessary to become future leaders in science and technology in Asia and beyond.

Sustainable School Health & Nutrition through HGSF in Kyrgyzstan

The WFP, in partnership with KOICA, is implementing a program to enhance nutritious school meals and promote sustainable school feeding solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative combines improvements in nutrition, health, and hygiene with capacity-building at both school and national levels. The program aims to improve school meals, strengthen policy and institutional capacity, integrate WASH interventions, promote social and behavioral change, and foster sustainability. Coverage includes 40 schools across Naryn, Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken provinces, including Bishkek and Osh cities. School-level interventions include design and construction supervision of gender-segregated toilets with septic tanks, health and hygiene education programs, and formation of School WASH Committees for governance and maintenance. The program also includes invitational training programs in the Republic of Korea for school and government staff, strengthening institutional capacity at national and subnational levels. Expected outcomes include improved student health and hygiene, enhanced school infrastructure, strengthened policy and management capacity, and promotion of gender-sensitive interventions including Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHM).

Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award Program

The Samuel J. Crumbine Protection Award Program supports innovative local food protection programs in the U.S. and Canada aimed at preventing foodborne illness. Winners receive national recognition, plaques, medallions, and lapel pins, highlighting excellence in food safety and promoting public awareness of sanitation practices. The program encourages innovative approaches in food protection that reduce or eliminate foodborne illness, emphasizes the importance of local food safety, and fosters public engagement in foodservice sanitation. Awards are presented during annual meetings of the International Association for Food Protection, the National Association of County & City Health Officials, and the National Environmental Health Association, increasing visibility and impact.

Grants for Research on Children and Young People

The Åke Wiberg Foundation provides funding for the care and education of children and young people. Examples of eligible projects include initiatives that support children and young people with disabilities or in other vulnerable situations, as well as various educational activities. The foundation does not grant financial support to individuals, activities that fall under public responsibility, or projects of a political, religious, or competitive nature. The foundation was established in 1953 through a donation by Åke Wiberg, a business leader and politician. Today, the foundation has capital exceeding SEK 2.5 billion and annually awards grants totaling more than SEK 60 million across its three main areas of focus: medical research, the humanities and social sciences, and support for children and young people.

Grants for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences

The Åke Wiberg Foundation supports research in the humanities and social sciences through multiple grant types. Grants are awarded for publication and production costs, conference organization, and as personal research fellowships to postdoctoral researchers for specified research projects (so-called regular grants). In addition, the foundation annually awards a three-year postdoctoral fellowship (the Humanities Fellowship) in a designated field, based on nominations from deans of invited humanities faculties. Grants can be awarded up to SEK 400,000. The foundation generally does not fund studies leading to a doctoral degree, dissertation printing without costly illustrations or similar additions, conference participation, or computers and other equipment.

FAO Award for Innovation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes individuals, institutions, or organizations that have developed innovative approaches, technologies, or practices with a clear and positive impact on food security, sustainable agrifood systems, natural resource management, or rural livelihoods. The award includes a cash prize of US$10 thousand and an official certificate of recognition. Eligible nominees may come from the public or private sector, civil society, academia, or international organizations. Nominations must be endorsed by an FAO Representative or FAO senior official to be considered for this prestigious award.

AGRO-WELL — Smart Farming Solutions

The AGRO-WELL program invites startups, SMEs, research institutes, NGOs, and commercial farms developing smart farming technologies using AI, robotics, augmented reality (AR), data tools or automation to submit proposals to demonstrate and validate their solutions on commercial farms. Selected projects receive funding to carry out 12–18-month demonstrations starting in October 2026 across greenhouse, open-field or pig farming systems. The call is open to applicants and small consortia (up to 3 partners) based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. This funding opportunity supports the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies through practical demonstration and validation on working commercial farms, helping to bridge the gap between technological development and real-world implementation in various farming contexts.

European Advanced Digital Skills Competitions DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-09-COMPETITIONS

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has launched a call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme to fund projects that strengthen advanced digital skills in line with the EU's Digital Decade and Competitiveness Compass goals. The European Advanced Digital Skills Competitions initiative will serve as a catalyst for engaging young European people in cutting edge digital technologies. The competitions will support their creativity and connect them to the wider community of research organisations and industry players with the aim to address a highly relevant societal or industrial challenge. There will be six competitions each covering one of the following areas: AI, Virtual Worlds, quantum, semiconductors, the Destination Earth initiative as well as an additional area chosen by the consortium. The selected project will define at least three challenges for each competition. These challenges will address significant European or local societal, technological, and/or complex industrial issues, developed in close collaboration with Europe's leading research institutions and industry partners. Each challenge should involve multiple competing teams. These teams must include students from tertiary education institutions or equivalent, representing at least four different education and training institutions across four different EU Member States or countries associated with the DIGITAL Programme. Teams may also consist of students from a single institution. The active participation of women in the teams is strongly encouraged. The consortium is expected to design challenges, produce rulebooks, develop roadmaps, create communication strategies, organise an Award Ceremony in Brussels, and deliver a sustainability plan to ensure the competitions continue beyond the project's duration. The funding supports coordination and support actions with a 100% funding rate. The expected project duration is 48 months with a maximum available budget of EUR 7,000,000 per project.

CyberHUBs Capacity Building

The CyberHUBs Capacity Building programme strengthens Europe's cybersecurity infrastructure through two interconnected initiatives under the Digital Europe Programme and the EU Cyber Solidarity Act. The programme addresses Europe's increased exposure to sophisticated cross-border cyber threats by establishing and reinforcing national and cross-border cybersecurity coordination centers. The first topic (DIGITAL-ECCC-2026-DEPLOY-CYBER-10-NCH) focuses on establishing or strengthening National Cyber Hubs equipped with advanced tools to monitor, analyse, and manage cyber events. These hubs will operate in close coordination with CSIRTs, ISACs, and other national cybersecurity entities, providing early warnings to critical infrastructures and potentially extending capabilities to monitor undersea infrastructure including submarine cables. The second topic (DIGITAL-ECCC-2026-DEPLOY-CYBER-10-CBCH) establishes Cross-Border Cyber Hubs that connect national nodes to enable real-time intelligence sharing and a unified EU-wide response. These hubs will implement processes, tools, and services for prevention, detection, and analysis of emerging cyberattacks, using open standards for cyber threat intelligence sharing such as MISP Standard, CSAF, and IntelMQ. Together, these initiatives will enhance early threat detection, support protection of critical infrastructure, and advance a more sovereign, coordinated, and resilient European cybersecurity ecosystem with a total available funding of EUR 4,000,000.

Fredrika Bremer Förbundets Stipendiestiftelse

The Fredrika Bremer Association's Scholarship Foundation annually awards study scholarships to young full-time female students at the university level. The foundation was established in 1887 with the initiative of Sophie Leijonhufvud-Adlersparre (Esselde), a leading force in the women's movements of the 19th century who also founded the Swedish Red Cross and Friends of Handicraft before establishing the Fredrika Bremer Association in 1884. Over the years, the foundation has received numerous donations, several designated for specific professional training for women. Additionally, there are a number of scholarships for those who are both born and raised in the same county (län) in Sweden. The scholarships support young women pursuing higher education studies and applications are accepted annually during a specific period. The foundation continues the legacy of promoting women's education and professional development that began over a century ago.

Bidrag inom omsorg

Stiftelsen Rune Ljungdahl offers temporary financial support to individuals and families in need, following the founder Rune Ljungdahl's vision of helping vulnerable people in society. The foundation provides grants for everyday needs and health-promoting interventions. Applications are accepted for expenses such as new glasses, dental care, travel, daily necessities, or other needs specified by the applicant. The grant is intended to provide practical support that improves daily life for those who need it most. The foundation emphasizes that Rune Ljungdahl was a thoughtful and caring person who had a warm concern for ordinary people and the disadvantaged in society, and the foundation continues this legacy by offering support to individuals and families. Grants are subject to income limitations and cannot be used for debts or rent payments.

Stipendie för musikstudier

Stiftelsen Rune Ljungdahl offers scholarships to support incidental costs associated with music education. The foundation was established in memory of Rune Ljungdahl, who was a highly musical person who dedicated most of his free time to classical music in all its forms. Rune had extensive knowledge about various musical compositions and composers. The scholarship provides financial support for expenses related to music education at both Swedish and foreign educational institutions. Applications must be submitted at least one month before the start of the educational program. The scholarship covers incidental costs but does not include funding for instruments, recording equipment, or similar items. Applicants must provide a written summary about their music education, specify a Swedish bank account, indicate when the study period begins and ends (verified by the educational institution), include a Swedish personal certificate/foundation application, attach a cost estimate for documented expenses, and provide proof of admission or certificate from the institution confirming the period for which the scholarship is sought.

Johanniterorden i Sverige Ekonomisk Hjälp

Johanniterorden i Sverige offers financial assistance to elderly, sick, and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as organizations and projects related to healthcare or elder care. The organization handles a large number of applications for financial assistance from individuals and organizations each year, both in Sweden and abroad. Financial aid is primarily given to elderly and/or sick individuals. To a lesser extent, aid is also provided to children and families in difficult circumstances. Dental care and vision and hearing aids are prioritized. For individuals, assistance is primarily provided in the form of direct orders to healthcare providers or other suppliers, who can then invoice Johanniterorden directly. Only in a few cases is assistance provided in cash. For organizations, financial assistance is only given to specific accountable activities/projects, not for general operational support (administrative or personnel costs). The final recipients of the relevant activity/project must be economically disadvantaged according to tax legislation. A prerequisite for assistance is that the applicant is economically disadvantaged according to the Swedish Tax Agency's guidelines. According to these, an applicant may have a taxable annual income of a maximum of four price base amounts, which is a maximum of 210,000 SEK (2023). Deviations from this amount can be made if, for example, there are minor children living at home.

Anérstiftelsen Research Grants (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Anérstiftelsen provides grants in the form of scholarships for scientific research with priority given to humanities and social sciences research areas. The foundation awards funding for qualified research with Swedish and international focus within humanities and social sciences. The foundation also provides support for projects with cultural-historical relevance in the spirit of Gunvor and Josef Anér. Grants support new research, publication support for current research projects, and internationalization in the form of travel grants for research stays abroad. Applications can request a maximum of 150,000 SEK. The foundation does not support publication support for dissertations or festschrifts, further development of completed dissertations, organizing exhibitions, infrastructural digitizations, or purchase of computers and other technical equipment.

Hjälpverksamhet bland behövande

Per Skårmans Stiftelse provides grants to organizations that conduct aid work among people in need. This funding supports organizations working with vulnerable groups such as the homeless, substance abusers, refugees, people with disabilities, chronically ill individuals, or other at-risk populations. The foundation does not provide grants directly to individuals; instead, individuals in economically vulnerable situations can apply to Föreningen FVO, which receives funding from the foundation for its support activities. Organizations must submit a complete application with required documentation, and applications are reviewed by the foundation's working group and board, which makes decisions four times per year. Recipients must provide an account of how the granted funds were used within 12 months of receiving the grant.

Främja vård och uppfostran av barn

Per Skårmans Stiftelse provides grants to support activities that promote the care and upbringing of children and youth. The foundation supports charitable activities aimed at children and young people, covering their physical, intellectual, and social development. Activities that provide opportunities for play and learning, companionship and recreation are eligible for funding. Examples include sports, cultural, political and religious youth activities, as well as programs for disabled, sick or socially vulnerable children. Preventive work against various forms of abuse may also be eligible for grants. The purpose was previously focused on supporting children's basic needs for food, shelter and daily care, but now includes most charitable activities aimed at children and youth under 18 years, and in some cases up to 21 years.

Doktor Felix Neuberghs Stiftelse - Behövande

Doktor Felix Neuberghs Stiftelse provides financial support to individuals in Sweden who are in need, specifically targeting children, youth, and elderly, sick, or disabled persons. According to the foundation's statutes, the purpose is to promote the care and upbringing of children or youth residing in Sweden, as well as care and assistance to elderly, sick, or disabled individuals residing in Sweden who are in need. The foundation prioritizes direct, individual assistance over indirect help through aid organizations. Applicants must submit a complete application form along with required documentation including medical or social worker certificates confirming their condition/diagnosis/situation and need for support, personal certificate, tax declaration, and for applicants under 18, guardian's tax declaration. Grants are awarded for specific purposes and cannot be used for debts, loans, or installments incurred before the board's decision.

Föreningen FVO Ekonomiskt Bidrag för Privatpersoner

Föreningen FVO (Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundets Välfärdsorganisation) provides financial support to economically disadvantaged individuals in Sweden. The organization distributes funds from collaborating foundations to help with expenses that state and municipal support does not cover. Support can be requested for dental care, glasses, recreation, household equipment, leisure activities, temporary financial reinforcement, and other needs. Applicants must have a permanent residence, have applied for all other benefits they are entitled to (such as housing allowance), and meet income criteria defined by the Swedish Tax Agency. As a single person, the annual income for 2024 should not exceed 229,200 SEK, with an additional 57,300 SEK per additional person in the household. Applications are evaluated individually based on financial need, and meeting the income criteria does not guarantee funding as resources are limited. The organization has been operating since 1889 and works with multiple foundations with different purposes, some targeting specific geographic areas, demographics, or professional categories.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term)

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term) is offered by STINT (Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education) in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The program provides fellowships for research visits to Japan and is open to research within humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The fellowship offers PhD students in the final stages of their education, as well as recently graduated doctors, stipends for research stays of 1-12 months in Japan. This program aims to facilitate international research collaboration and provide early career researchers with opportunities to conduct research at Japanese institutions.