Grant sources
Here are all the bodies that award grants to Swedish companies. Click a source to go to their official website.
The largest grant providers
Vinnova
Sweden's innovation agency
Sweden's largest funder of innovation. Support for research, development and innovative projects, from idea to market.
www.vinnova.se
Tillväxtverket
Grants for growth and regional development
Supports companies across Sweden with a focus on regional growth, internationalisation and digitalisation. Manages EU regional fund money, among other things.
www.tillvaxtverket.se
Almi Företagspartner
Business financing, loans and business development
State-owned company offering loans, venture capital and business development to small and medium-sized companies across Sweden. Grants for innovation vouchers and feasibility studies.
www.almi.se
European Commission
EU grants for research, innovation and digitalisation
Hundreds of billions of kronor in EU programmes (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EIC). Apply via Cordis or the Funding & Tenders Portal.
ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home
Other sources
Region Blekinge
Regional grants for Blekinge
Regional development support, cultural grants and project funding within health, the environment and business development in Blekinge.
regionblekinge.se
Naturvårdsverket
Climate and environmental grants (including Klimatklivet)
Manages Klimatklivet, Sweden's largest climate grant, plus support for nature conservation, biodiversity and the circular economy.
www.naturvardsverket.se
Jordbruksverket
Grants for rural areas, agriculture and fishing
EU-funded support within the rural development programme, farm support, environmental compensation and investment support for rural businesses.
jordbruksverket.se
SydostLeader
Local development support for Blekinge and south-east Småland
Local action group financing rural development projects in Blekinge, Kalmar and Kronoberg via EU funds.
leadersydost.se
Arbetsförmedlingen
Employment support and skills provision
Employment support such as new-start jobs, wage subsidies and introduction support for employers who hire people who find it hard to get a job.
arbetsformedlingen.se
Skatteverket
Tax relief and growth support
Reduced employer contributions via the Växa support (10.21% instead of 31%) when you hire your first or second employee.
www.skatteverket.se
Coompanion
Advice and support for cooperative enterprise
Sweden's business advisor for cooperative and mutual enterprise. Offers free advice and support when starting a cooperative.
coompanion.se