# Project grant for research collaboration between Italy and Sweden in quantum and solar technologies

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 8 September 2026 (Call opens 24 June 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral Sweden–Italy collaboration
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2026-04-22-project-grant-for-research-collaboration-between-italy-and-sweden-in-quantum-and-solar-technologies.html
**Last verified:** 21 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral collaboration grant for Swedish–Italian research partnerships in quantum and solar technologies. Swedish applicants must collaborate with Italian counterparts. Opens 24 June 2026.

## Summary

The Swedish Research Council funds bilateral research collaborations between Sweden and Italy in quantum and solar technologies. Swedish researchers must partner with Italian institutions to develop joint research projects. The call opens 24 June 2026 with a deadline of 8 September 2026.

## Who should apply

- Swedish researchers with established funding and publication record
- Research teams with confirmed Italian institutional partners
- Projects in quantum technologies or solar energy research
- Applicants able to coordinate joint research planning across both countries

## Key dates

- Call opens 24 June 2026
- Deadline 8 September 2026
- Bilateral Sweden, Italy collaboration required

## Tips for applicants

- Italian partner commitment is gating, secure a signed letter of intent before submission; weak co-applicator letters sink joint applications here.
- Frame the project with complementary strengths across both teams; reviewers assess whether the collaboration adds genuine value over single-country work.
- Quantum and solar are both high-priority areas for Swedish Research Council; emphasise alignment with their strategic emphasis in both the technical narrative and the collaboration rationale.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Swedish Research Council bilateral Sweden, Italy grant?

Swedish researchers applying in partnership with confirmed Italian counterparts in quantum or solar technology research.

### Is a partner from Italy required?

Yes, this is a bilateral collaboration grant; Swedish applicants must partner with at least one Italian institution.

### When does the Sweden, Italy quantum and solar technologies call open and close?

The call opens 24 June 2026 and closes 8 September 2026.

### What research areas are eligible?

Quantum technologies and solar energy research, provided the project is a genuine Sweden, Italy collaboration.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/swedish-research-council-project-grant-for-research-collaboration-between-i-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.