SKAPA Acceleration Grant

About the grant

The SKAPA Acceleration Grant was established by the Agne Johansson Memorial Fund to encourage continued development and commercialisation of innovative products and services. The grant is aimed at innovations that address clear societal challenges and have the potential to scale nationally or internationally, with a clear connection to the global goals of Agenda 2030. It may be awarded to a person who has won SKAPA’s regional prize or Stockholm City’s innovation grant after 2021. The grant is SEK 250,000 and is to be used for marketing efforts such as trade fair participation, sales materials, marketing or skills development. The project must be carried out within 18 months of the award. Products related to tobacco and alcohol are not eligible. Applications open in spring 2026 and the final application date is 31 May 2026. The winner will be announced at the SKAPA Innovation Mixer in November in Stockholm, where attendance is required. The prize is personal, tax-free and without obligation.

Requirements

• Have won SKAPA’s regional prize or Stockholm City’s innovation grant after 2021
• Have been resident and active in Sweden since January 2023
• Be at least 18 years old
• The service or product must have reached the market with at least one paying customer
• The applicant must be the owner and developer of the idea and own at least 50% of the company
• The grant must be used for marketing efforts such as trade fair participation, sales materials, marketing or skills development
• The project must be carried out within 18 months of the award
• Products related to tobacco and alcohol are not eligible
• A credit check will be conducted on the applicant
• Reporting on the use of funds must be submitted by 30 June 2028

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