Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Proof of Concept in Materials Science
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The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation's Proof of Concept programme in Materials Science funds researchers to translate materials discoveries from the lab towards commercial or societal application. Applicants must hold a long-term position (≥70% working time) at a Swedish higher-education institution. This call targets researchers ready to bridge fundamental materials science and real-world impact.
Details
| Funder | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation |
| Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Proof of Concept in Materials Science from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution (≥70% of working time in Sweden).
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a strong materials science or related research track record
- •Applicants based at Swedish higher-education institutions with ≥70% working time commitment
- •Projects translating lab discoveries towards commercial or societal application
- •Researchers ready to de-risk and prototype promising materials innovations
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 15 October 2026
- •Proof-of-concept project duration typically 1-3 years (verify on KAWF website)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Lead with the application pathway: show a clear route from materials discovery to prototype or partnership.
- ✓Swedish institutional affiliation is non-negotiable; part-time or visiting researchers often do not meet the ≥70% threshold.
- ✓KAWF favours projects with defined stakeholder interest (industry partner, public-sector user), include a letter of intent or collaboration agreement if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Proof of Concept in Materials Science?
Researchers holding a long-term position (≥70% working time) at a Swedish higher-education institution.
What does the Proof of Concept in Materials Science fund?
Projects that translate materials research from laboratory discovery towards commercial application or societal use.
What is the deadline for the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Proof of Concept call?
15 October 2026.
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