Deadline: 17-Jun-2026
The Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry 2026 call supports projects that help Sweden’s manufacturing industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move toward net zero by 2040. With a total budget of about SEK 80 million, the call funds feasibility studies and research and innovation projects involving companies, universities, research institutes, and public sector actors.
About the Net Zero Industry 2026 Call
The Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry 2026 call invites applications for innovative projects that can help the Swedish manufacturing industry achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions while improving global competitiveness.
The programme is part of the broader Net Zero Industry initiative under Impact Innovation, led by:
- Swedish Energy Agency
- Vinnova
- Formas
Its long-term goal is to support Sweden’s manufacturing sector in reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
What Does the Call Support?
The call funds projects that:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing
- Improve industrial competitiveness
- Support industrial research and experimental development
- Enable measurable emission cuts within companies and across value chains
- Address Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions
- Align with frameworks such as:
- GHG Protocol
- ISO 14064-1
Emissions Covered
Projects may address:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions
- Scope 2: Emissions from purchased energy
- Scope 3: Indirect emissions across the value chain
Funding Available
Total Budget
- Approximately SEK 80 million
1. Feasibility Studies
- Maximum grant: SEK 1 million
- Duration: Up to 18 months
2. Research and Innovation Projects
- Maximum grant: Up to SEK 8 million
- Duration: Up to 3 years
- Doctoral projects: Up to 4 years
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Companies
- Public sector organizations
- Universities and colleges
- Research institutes
- Other actors linked to the manufacturing industry
Collaboration Requirements
Each project must include:
- At least 3 organizations
- At least 1 Swedish company engaged in discrete manufacturing
- At least 1 research partner from:
- A university or college
- A research institute
Important Note
If a company is active in the manufacturing value chain, it must collaborate with a discrete manufacturing company.
What Types of Solutions Are Encouraged?
Projects should address emissions across the full lifecycle, especially in value chains and product use phases.
Examples include:
- Restructuring value chains
- Replacing fossil-based processes
- Improving product design
- Using new or lower-emission materials
- Increasing resource efficiency in production
- Changing supply chain requirements
- Reducing emissions in product use and downstream stages
Why This Call Matters
This call is important because it combines:
- Climate transition
- Industrial innovation
- Manufacturing competitiveness
- Research collaboration
It is especially valuable for projects that can deliver:
- Concrete emission reductions
- Scalable industrial solutions
- Strong research-industry partnerships
- Long-term competitiveness for Swedish manufacturing
How to Apply
The source text does not include the deadline or official submission link, so applicants should check the official Impact Innovation / Vinnova call page.
Suggested Steps
- Build a consortium of at least 3 organisations
- Ensure inclusion of:
- One Swedish discrete manufacturing company
- One research partner
- Decide whether your project is a:
- Feasibility study, or
- Research and innovation project
- Define how your solution reduces Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions
- Show industrial relevance and competitiveness benefits
- Align your project with GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-1
- Submit through the official programme process
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without the minimum 3-partner consortium
- Missing the required Swedish discrete manufacturing company
- Failing to include a research partner
- Focusing only on emissions without showing industrial competitiveness
- Ignoring Scope 3 / value chain emissions
- Proposing a weak pathway to measurable impact
Quick Facts
- Programme: Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry 2026
- Country: Sweden
- Total Budget: Approx. SEK 80 million
- Feasibility Studies: Up to SEK 1 million for 18 months
- Research & Innovation Projects: Up to SEK 8 million
- Main Goal: Support net zero manufacturing and competitiveness
- Net Zero Target: 2040
- Lead Agencies: Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova, Formas
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of the Net Zero Industry 2026 call?
It supports innovative projects that help Sweden’s manufacturing industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more competitive.
2. How much funding is available?
The total call budget is about SEK 80 million.
3. Who can apply?
Companies, public sector organisations, universities, colleges, research institutes, and other manufacturing-related actors.
4. What is the maximum grant for feasibility studies?
Up to SEK 1 million for projects lasting up to 18 months.
5. What is the maximum grant for larger projects?
Up to SEK 8 million, depending on project type.
6. Is collaboration required?
Yes. Each project must involve at least 3 organisations, including a Swedish discrete manufacturing company and a research partner.
Conclusion
The Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry 2026 call is a major funding opportunity for organisations helping Sweden’s manufacturing sector cut emissions and build net zero industrial solutions.
With SEK 80 million available and strong emphasis on collaborative innovation, this call is ideal for projects addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, industrial transformation, and long-term competitiveness.
For more information, visit Energimyndigheten.
