Formas

FORESTPathways Joint Call

3 years

Call opens autumn 2026

Last seen in a scan/import: 4 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 27 Sept 2026.

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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.

Details

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

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.

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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