Startup & New entrepreneurs
Grants and support for those starting new or young companies. Low thresholds, fast processing.
Ideon Grant
A grant of 25,000 SEK to innovative growth companies at Ideon Science Park with high growth potential and innovation based on research.
25,000 SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.startupRead moreInnovative Startups
Grants from Vinnova for knowledge-intensive newly started companies with high innovation level and sustainable business model.
Up to SEK 500,0001 September 2026 to 12 January 2027startupRead moreInnovative Startups part 1
Funding for newly started companies with innovative business ideas to develop prototypes, business models or strategies.
300,000 SEK per companyNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.innovationstartupRead morePropel Capital
Early-stage funding of 600,000 SEK to startups in all industries via Sting, usually as a convertible loan during the programme.
600,000 SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.startupRead moreSEB's innovation grant
A grant of 200,000 SEK to young entrepreneurs with research-based business ideas to work full-time with their company and commercialise research.
200,000 SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.startupRead moreSlush 100 pitch competition
Pitch competition during the Slush festival where the winner receives investments of 1,000,000 SEK from major venture capital firms.
1,000,000 SEK in investmentsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.startupinnovationRead moreStart-up grant (activity support)
Financial support for 6 months while you start your company — via the Public Employment Service.
Equivalent activity support/unemployment fundOngoing — apply via the Public Employment ServiceNewly started companiesCareer changeSelf-employmentRead moreStart-up support for young farmers
Lump sum of approx. SEK 250,000 for young people (≤40 years) starting/taking over a farm.
Standard amount ~SEK 250,0002 February – 9 April (annual SAM application)Generational changeNew establishment in agricultureHorticultureRead moreSydostLeader Micro grants
Smaller grants within 3 focus areas: Prepared together, Learn circular, Put the village on the map.
Smaller amounts (not published — approx. SEK 5,000 — 50,000)Ongoing applicationCrisis preparedness in rural areasLocal circular economyLocal developmentRead moreGrowth Crown
Up to SEK 50,000 + free business development talks for local companies in southern Sweden.
Up to SEK 50,000Ongoing applicationNewly started companiesLocal entrepreneurshipSocial entrepreneurshipRead moreVenture Cup STARTUP
Competition for startups with scalable business ideas and growth potential with several prize categories and prizes up to 50,000 SEK.
10,000 - 50,000 SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.startupinnovationRead moreVinnova Innovative Startups — Step 1
Up to SEK 500,000 at 100% for early limited companies to test customer needs, willingness to pay and business model.
Up to SEK 500,000Specific calls — see Vinnova's websiteCustomer validationMVP developmentBusiness model testingRead moreVinnova Innovative Startups — Step 2
SEK 1 — 3 million for startups that have passed Step 1 and are scaling commercialisation.
SEK 1 — 3 million (varies per round)Specific calls — see Vinnova's websiteCommercialisationScalingInternational expansionRead more