# FORESTPathways Joint Call

**Funder:** Formas
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium under the European FOREST Partnership (Horizon Europe co-funded)
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal (by invitation)
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://forest-partnership.eu/jointcall2026/
**Last updated:** 27 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call under the European FOREST Partnership (Horizon Europe); Swedish funders (Formas, Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova) will only fund projects within Topic 3 (Timber and Innovative Wood-Based Products) and Topic 4 (Forest Value Chains, Markets and Governance). Funded projects commence first half of 2028; open to actors operating in Sweden as part of transnational consortia.

## Summary

The FORESTPathways Joint Call funds transnational research consortia under the European FOREST Partnership (Horizon Europe), with Formas and other Swedish funding bodies supporting Swedish participants working on Topic 3 (Timber and Innovative Wood-Based Products) or Topic 4 (Forest Value Chains, Markets and Governance). It suits researchers and organisations in Sweden joining international consortia on forest-based innovation, with funded projects running three years and starting in the first half of 2028. The call opens in autumn 2026 and runs as a one-off transnational programme.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and organisations operating in Sweden joining transnational consortia
- Projects addressing Topic 3: Timber and Innovative Wood-Based Products
- Projects addressing Topic 4: Forest Value Chains, Markets and Governance
- Applicants able to commit to project start in the first half of 2028

## Key dates

- Call opens autumn 2026
- Two-stage application: pre-proposal followed by full proposal
- Three-year project duration, starting first half of 2028

## Tips for applicants

- Swedish funding bodies (Formas, Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova) only fund work within Topic 3 or Topic 4, confirm your project fits one of these before joining a consortium.
- Because this is a joint transnational call, coordinate early with international partners on the pre-proposal, since consortium formation takes time before the first-stage deadline.
- Plan project timelines around the fixed first-half-2028 start date rather than the call's autumn 2026 opening.

## Frequently asked questions

### When does the FORESTPathways Joint Call open?

The call opens in autumn 2026 under the European FOREST Partnership (Horizon Europe).

### Who can apply for FORESTPathways funding in Sweden?

Actors operating in Sweden participating in transnational consortia, with Swedish funding restricted to projects in Topic 3 (Timber and Innovative Wood-Based Products) or Topic 4 (Forest Value Chains, Markets and Governance).

### How long do FORESTPathways projects run?

Funded projects run for three years, commencing in the first half of 2028.

### Is the FORESTPathways call a single submission?

No, it uses a two-stage process: a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal.

### Is FORESTPathways a recurring call?

No, it is listed as a one-off call.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/formas-forestpathways-joint-call-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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