Formas
Applied Research for a Competitive Food Sector and Sustainable Transitions
14:00; call opens 29 September 2026
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This Formas call funds industrial and applied research projects on sustainable external inputs for a resilient food supply, offering up to SEK 8 million over three years. It targets consortia of businesses and research organisations based in Sweden, with at least half the partners from the business sector. Companies can recover up to 65% of eligible costs under GBER Article 25, while foreign partners may join but cannot receive Formas funding.
Details
| Funder | Formas |
| Budget | Up to SEK 8 million per project; total call budget SEK 88 million |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | 36 months (3 years) |
| Consortium | Required — 3-10 partners, at least half from the business sector and at least one research organisation; lead applicant must have a Swedish organisation number |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Organisational call for business-oriented applied/industrial research on sustainable external inputs (e.g. fertilisers, feed, plant protection, packaging) for a resilient Swedish food supply. Lead applicant must be a Swedish business or research organisation; foreign partners may participate but cannot receive Formas funding; purchased services capped at 20% of Formas funding requested. Companies can receive up to 65% of eligible costs under GBER industrial research rules.
Who Should Apply
- •Business or research organisations with a Swedish organisation number as main applicant
- •Consortia of 3-10 partners, at least half from the business sector
- •At least one research organisation included in the consortium
- •Projects on sustainable external inputs for a resilient food supply
- •Companies seeking cost reimbursement under GBER Article 25 (up to 65%)
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 April 2027, 14:00, call opens 29 September 2026
- •Single-stage application, visible only to organisation account managers in Prisma
- •36-month (3-year) project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Only organisation account managers in Prisma can see and submit this call, confirm access early with your institution's research office.
- ✓Build the consortium to meet the business-majority rule (at least half of 3-10 partners) before drafting the application.
- ✓Companies should budget costs against the 65% GBER Article 25 ceiling explicitly, rather than assuming full cost coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does this Formas call provide?
Up to SEK 8 million per project over a 36-month duration.
Who can be the main applicant for this Formas grant?
A business or research organisation with a Swedish organisation number; sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Can foreign organisations join the consortium?
Yes, foreign partners may participate but cannot receive Formas funding.
How many partners are required in the consortium?
Between 3 and 10 partners, with at least half from the business sector and at least one research organisation.
How much of a company's costs does this call cover?
Companies are funded for up to 65% of eligible costs under GBER Article 25.
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