Vinnova 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 500,000
100% (no own financing)
Specific calls — see Vinnova's website
About the grant
Vinnova's programme for young innovative startups wishing to validate their business idea. Targeted at limited companies <10 years, <10 employees, <SEK 10 million turnover without profit distribution. Project duration max 9 months. Use: customer validation, prototypes, MVP, market test.
Requirements
- Limited companies younger than 10 years
- Fewer than 10 employees
- Turnover under SEK 10 million
- No profit distribution since start
- Innovation based on unique knowledge or technology
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