Deadline: 01-Sep-2026
Applications are now open for the Collaborative Innovation Projects for Healthy and Resilient Communities call, supporting cross-sector partnerships in Sweden to develop and test innovative solutions that strengthen health, resilience, preparedness, and sustainable societal development.
The initiative responds to growing challenges related to health, climate change, security, and societal resilience. By bringing together public sector organizations, businesses, academia, research institutes, and civil society actors, the program seeks to develop practical solutions that help communities adapt to change, manage crises, and maintain essential societal functions.
The program supports projects that establish or strengthen partnerships, test innovative approaches in real-world settings, and accelerate the dissemination of solutions that generate long-term societal benefits.
Focus Areas
The program supports projects in areas including:
- Health and life sciences
- Food systems
- Community development
- Emergency preparedness
- Civil defense
- Public-private collaboration
- Innovation capacity building
- Sustainable working methods
- System innovation
- Innovation dissemination
- Resilient communities
- Societal adaptability
- Crisis management
- Business competitiveness
- Civil engineering and infrastructure development
Purpose of the Program
The program aims to strengthen collaboration across sectors while supporting the development and testing of innovative solutions that contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.
Key objectives include:
- Strengthening societal resilience and preparedness
- Promoting innovation through cross-sector collaboration
- Supporting sustainable societal development
- Enhancing the public sector’s innovation capacity
- Increasing business competitiveness
- Accelerating the adoption of innovative solutions
- Developing system-level approaches to complex societal challenges
- Improving adaptability to future disruptions and crises
Funding Information
The program provides financial support for collaborative innovation projects.
Key funding details include:
- Maximum funding per project: SEK 2 million
- Project duration: 18 to 24 months
- Approximately 40 projects are expected to be funded
- Funding supports the development and testing of innovative solutions
Eligible Applicants
Projects must be implemented through collaboration between public sector organizations and businesses.
Eligible public sector participants include:
- Municipalities
- Municipal associations
- Regional associations
- Regions
- State public authorities
Additional eligible participants include:
- Businesses and companies
- Universities and academic institutions
- Research institutes
- Civil society organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Partnership Requirements
Projects must:
- Include at least one public sector organization
- Include at least one business entity as a project partner
- Demonstrate meaningful collaboration among partners
- Address one or more eligible thematic areas
- Focus on developing and testing innovative solutions
Academia, research institutes, and civil society organizations are encouraged to participate and contribute to project implementation.
Eligible Project Activities
Supported activities may include:
- Developing new collaborative models
- Testing innovative solutions in real-world environments
- Building long-term partnerships
- Strengthening preparedness and resilience systems
- Advancing health and wellbeing initiatives
- Improving food system sustainability
- Developing community resilience strategies
- Enhancing crisis management capabilities
- Promoting innovation dissemination and scaling
- Creating system-level solutions to societal challenges
Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to contribute to:
- Stronger and more resilient communities
- Improved preparedness and response capabilities
- Increased innovation capacity
- Better public-private cooperation
- More sustainable societal systems
- Enhanced adaptability to future challenges
- Wider adoption of innovative solutions
- Increased competitiveness and societal impact
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply for the program?
- Municipalities
- Regions
- State public authorities
- Businesses and companies
- Universities and academic institutions
- Research institutes
- Civil society organizations
How much funding is available?
- Up to SEK 2 million per project
How many projects will be funded?
- Approximately 40 projects are expected to receive support
How long can projects run?
- Between 18 and 24 months
Is collaboration required?
- Yes
- Projects must include at least one public sector organization and at least one business entity
What thematic areas are supported?
- Health and life sciences
- Food systems
- Community development
- Emergency preparedness
- Civil defense
- Resilience and sustainability
- Innovation and system development
Can universities and research institutes participate?
- Yes
- They are encouraged to contribute as project partners and implementation actors
What types of solutions are the program seeking?
- Innovative approaches that improve health, resilience, preparedness, sustainability, and societal adaptability
- Solutions that can be tested, scaled, and generate broader societal benefits
Conclusion
The Collaborative Innovation Projects for Healthy and Resilient Communities call supports partnerships across public, private, academic, and civil society sectors to develop innovative solutions that strengthen health, preparedness, and resilience in Sweden. With funding of up to SEK 2 million per project and support for approximately 40 initiatives, the program offers an opportunity to create practical, scalable solutions that contribute to more sustainable and adaptable communities.
For more information, visit Vinnova.