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Investigate the possibilities for cooperation with Israel in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology and health 2022

Starting a partnership can take time and resources. This effort is for you who want to take the first step on the road. Have you met a potential partner in Israel that you want to get to know better? Then you can apply for funding for a feasibility study with the long-term goal of promoting innovation projects between actors in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology and health in both Sweden and Israel.

This web page has been machine translated. If there are any uncertainties, please refer to the Swedish text.

The offer in brief

What can you apply for?

Feasibility study where you investigate the possibilities for further cooperation between actors in Sweden and Israel and which promote innovations in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology and health.

Who can apply?

A minimum of one and a maximum of three parties can participate. Applicant can be an SME (SME), academia, research organizations, companies and the public sector.

How much can you apply for?

Project can apply for up to SEK 70,000 for project which starts immediately. The support level is a maximum of 70 percent.

Important dates

In this call we assess incoming applications on a number of occasions.That's why we've divided this call into several application periods. This means that if you submit your application before the last day of one of these application periods, you can have it assessed close to that date. But you can submit your application at any time until the very last application date. In the timeline you can see the next application period.

    • The call in detail

    • Vinnova is tasked with forming a bridge between the Swedish and Israeli innovation systems and creating contacts based on the needs of business. Of particular importance is strengthening the ties between innovative companies in Sweden and Israel.

      Making connections and starting a partnership can take time and resources. It is also important to find the right partner, which can feel difficult when it comes to international collaborations in new markets. This effort is for you who want to take the first step on the road. Have you met a potential business partner in Israel that you want to get to know better? Then you can apply for funding for a feasibility study. The long-term goal of the study should be to establish innovation collaborations between actors in Sweden and Israel.

      The investment is aimed at actors with innovative solutions in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology and health. These are areas that are increasingly important in our digital and global future. Sweden and Israel both have the ambition to become world leaders. Taking lessons and finding inspiration in collaborations that lead to joint innovation projects not only benefits individual parties but the areas and countries as a whole.

      Vinnova is tasked with promoting sustainable growth by improving the conditions for innovation. Improved conditions for innovation strengthen the capacity to reach the goals for sustainable development in Agenda 2030. Through our efforts, we contribute to the global commitment to reach the goals.

      Our work to contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030

      Cooperation, pooling of forces and innovation will be decisive for reaching the goals in Agenda 2030. With this call for proposals, we want to get more people to develop their innovative capacity in collaboration and create new solutions that contribute to the goals, within the framework of the priorities of the call.

      Gender equality is a prerequisite for sustainable growth and is found in Agenda 2030 as an objective in itself, but also as a perspective that should permeate the work with all objective. The call for proposals should therefore contribute to an equal social development linked to two main perspectives:

      • One perspective is about both women and men taking part in the contribution and participating in and having influence over the project in an equal way.
      • The second perspective is about the project analyzing and deciding whether there are equality aspects (sex or gender) that are relevant within the solution's problem area and usefulness.

      Equal innovation for those looking for funding

      Vinnova is tasked with forming a bridge between the Swedish and Israeli innovation systems and creating contacts based on the needs of business. Of particular importance is strengthening the ties between innovative companies in Sweden and Israel.

      Making connections and starting a partnership can take time and resources. It is also important to find the right partner, which can feel difficult when it comes to international collaborations in new markets. This effort is for you who want to take the first step on the road. Have you met a potential business partner in Israel that you want to get to know better? Then you can apply for funding for a feasibility study. The long-term goal of the study should be to establish innovation collaborations between actors in Sweden and Israel.

      The investment is aimed at actors with innovative solutions in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology and health. These are areas that are increasingly important in our digital and global future. Sweden and Israel both have the ambition to become world leaders. Taking lessons and finding inspiration in collaborations that lead to joint innovation projects not only benefits individual parties but the areas and countries as a whole.

      Vinnova is tasked with promoting sustainable growth by improving the conditions for innovation. Improved conditions for innovation strengthen the capacity to reach the goals for sustainable development in Agenda 2030. Through our efforts, we contribute to the global commitment to reach the goals.

      Our work to contribute to the goals of Agenda 2030

      Cooperation, pooling of forces and innovation will be decisive for reaching the goals in Agenda 2030. With this call for proposals, we want to get more people to develop their innovative capacity in collaboration and create new solutions that contribute to the goals, within the framework of the priorities of the call.

      Gender equality is a prerequisite for sustainable growth and is found in Agenda 2030 as an objective in itself, but also as a perspective that should permeate the work with all objective. The call for proposals should therefore contribute to an equal social development linked to two main perspectives:

      • One perspective is about both women and men taking part in the contribution and participating in and having influence over the project in an equal way.
      • The second perspective is about the project analyzing and deciding whether there are equality aspects (sex or gender) that are relevant within the solution's problem area and usefulness.

      Equal innovation for those looking for funding

    • The venture is aimed at actors who want to investigate possibilities and conditions for cooperation with an Israeli counterpart. Both the Swedish and the Israeli actor must have an interest in the venture. A basic principle in the work is that the collaboration must create value for both Sweden and Israel.

      A maximum of three parties can participate. Applicant can be an SME (Small and medium-sized enterprise), academia, research organizations, companies and the public sector.

      A letter of intent from the Israeli actor, i.e. the potential partner, must be attached to the proposal. It should be clearly stated which organization applies, that there is an interest in investigating cooperation, areas for potential cooperation and a contact person.

      The Israeli party cannot apply for funding in this call for proposals.

      The venture is aimed at actors who want to investigate possibilities and conditions for cooperation with an Israeli counterpart. Both the Swedish and the Israeli actor must have an interest in the venture. A basic principle in the work is that the collaboration must create value for both Sweden and Israel.

      A maximum of three parties can participate. Applicant can be an SME (Small and medium-sized enterprise), academia, research organizations, companies and the public sector.

      A letter of intent from the Israeli actor, i.e. the potential partner, must be attached to the proposal. It should be clearly stated which organization applies, that there is an interest in investigating cooperation, areas for potential cooperation and a contact person.

      The Israeli party cannot apply for funding in this call for proposals.

    • funding Activities for which funding can be sought

      Vinnova finances a feasibility study to investigate the conditions for cooperation with a potential partner.

      Feasibility study is defined as: Evaluation and analysis of the potential of a project aimed at supporting the decision-making process by objectively and rationally revealing the project's strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and risks and identifying the resources required to implement it, and finally the prospects for that the project is a success. This refers to studies for project related to basic research, industrial research or experimental development.

      The study may, for example, include travel to meet physically, market study, or investigation of other legal, business or practical conditions required to be able to initiate a collaboration with an actor in Israel in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology or health.

      Vinnova does not finance routine business development, customer processing, marketing or other ordinary business-related activities.

      Eligible costs

      Our funding takes place through funding. Funding for organizations that carry out economic activities is covered by rules on state support.

      The rules govern, among other things, which types of costs and what proportion of them may be covered by funding.

      State support for economic activities (enterprises)

      Rules for which costs are eligible

      Funding is given according to § 9 of Vinnova's regulation (2015:208) on state support for research and development and innovation and article 25 of the Commission's Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 (GBER). The project's activities must constitute a feasibility study

      Parties that conduct non-economic activities are not granted state aid in accordance with regulation (2009:1101) with instructions for the Agency for innovation system.

      The following costs are eligible:

      • Staff costs
      • Costs of equipment, land and buildings to the extent and during the time they are used for the project
      • Costs for consultants and licenses etc
      • Other direct costs
      • Indirect costs

      funding Activities for which funding can be sought

      Vinnova finances a feasibility study to investigate the conditions for cooperation with a potential partner.

      Feasibility study is defined as: Evaluation and analysis of the potential of a project aimed at supporting the decision-making process by objectively and rationally revealing the project's strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and risks and identifying the resources required to implement it, and finally the prospects for that the project is a success. This refers to studies for project related to basic research, industrial research or experimental development.

      The study may, for example, include travel to meet physically, market study, or investigation of other legal, business or practical conditions required to be able to initiate a collaboration with an actor in Israel in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology or health.

      Vinnova does not finance routine business development, customer processing, marketing or other ordinary business-related activities.

      Eligible costs

      Our funding takes place through funding. Funding for organizations that carry out economic activities is covered by rules on state support.

      The rules govern, among other things, which types of costs and what proportion of them may be covered by funding.

      State support for economic activities (enterprises)

      Rules for which costs are eligible

      Funding is given according to § 9 of Vinnova's regulation (2015:208) on state support for research and development and innovation and article 25 of the Commission's Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 (GBER). The project's activities must constitute a feasibility study

      Parties that conduct non-economic activities are not granted state aid in accordance with regulation (2009:1101) with instructions for the Agency for innovation system.

      The following costs are eligible:

      • Staff costs
      • Costs of equipment, land and buildings to the extent and during the time they are used for the project
      • Costs for consultants and licenses etc
      • Other direct costs
      • Indirect costs

    • Feasibility studies are granted funding with a maximum of SEK 70,000 at project level. Project begins immediately upon possible grant and lasts a maximum of one year. Funding will amount to a maximum of 70% of eligible costs.

      Each individual participant is responsible for ensuring that the funding received funding not exceed the aid intensity that is permitted according to the rules for government support.

      Below is a summary of maximum permitted support levels depending on company size. The support levels refer to the maximum permitted support for eligible costs, per beneficiary, in percentage.

      • Large companies: 50%.
      • Medium-sized companies: 60%
      • Small businesses: 70%

      Non-economic activities are not covered by the state aid rules, and funding can be provided with up to 100% of eligible costs ("non-city aid").

      Feasibility studies are granted funding with a maximum of SEK 70,000 at project level. Project begins immediately upon possible grant and lasts a maximum of one year. Funding will amount to a maximum of 70% of eligible costs.

      Each individual participant is responsible for ensuring that the funding received funding not exceed the aid intensity that is permitted according to the rules for government support.

      Below is a summary of maximum permitted support levels depending on company size. The support levels refer to the maximum permitted support for eligible costs, per beneficiary, in percentage.

      • Large companies: 50%.
      • Medium-sized companies: 60%
      • Small businesses: 70%

      Non-economic activities are not covered by the state aid rules, and funding can be provided with up to 100% of eligible costs ("non-city aid").

      • The project description must be written in the template that Vinnova provides on the call's web page and must not exceed 5 vertical A4 pages with font Times New Roman, 12 point size.
      • The CV must be written in the template that Vinnova provides on the call's website and may be a maximum of 1 vertical A4 page per key person. There is no limit to the number of CVs that may be attached per project.
      • No material beyond the mandatory appendices may be included.
      • The project description must be written in the template that Vinnova provides on the call's web page and must not exceed 5 vertical A4 pages with font Times New Roman, 12 point size.
      • The CV must be written in the template that Vinnova provides on the call's website and may be a maximum of 1 vertical A4 page per key person. There is no limit to the number of CVs that may be attached per project.
      • No material beyond the mandatory appendices may be included.

    • We will only assess applications that meet the following formal eligibility requirements:

      • Proposal was received at the latest at the specified reading time according to the website
      • Proposal must be written in Swedish and/or English.
      • Attached proposal must include a letter of intent from the intended Israeli cooperation partner where it is clearly stated which organization applies, that interest in investigating cooperation exists, areas for potential cooperation and contact person. The format is free.
      • Participant (one or more) must be legal entities. Companies must be active and have an organization number when proposal are submitted.

      We will only assess applications that meet the following formal eligibility requirements:

      • Proposal was received at the latest at the specified reading time according to the website
      • Proposal must be written in Swedish and/or English.
      • Attached proposal must include a letter of intent from the intended Israeli cooperation partner where it is clearly stated which organization applies, that interest in investigating cooperation exists, areas for potential cooperation and contact person. The format is free.
      • Participant (one or more) must be legal entities. Companies must be active and have an organization number when proposal are submitted.

    • What do we assess?

      The evaluation of proposal takes place in competition based on how well the proposal fulfills the call aim through the criteria potential, actors and implementation.

      Potential

      • Link to the call aim and objective
      • The feasibility study's potential to lead to an actual innovation collaboration between Sweden and Israel
      • The level of innovation in the potential collaboration's long-term objective and its potential to contribute to progress in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology or health

      Actors

      • The ability and commitment of the Swedish actors to run the feasibility study within the given time frame
      • The Israeli counterpart's intention to cooperate
      • How well the team (key people) is composed with regard to gender distribution, as well as the distribution of power and influence between women and men

      Feasibility

      • The credibility of the implementation plan
      • The project's prerequisites to be able to secure resources for continued development, through internal or external funding after a successful implementation.
      • How well sustainability aspects and gender equality aspects have been integrated into the project plan

      How do we judge?

      • All applications that meet the formal requirements are assessed by a composite group of Vinnova specially appointed evaluator
      • The applications are assessed in competition based on how well the proposal meets the call aim through the criteria potential, actors and implementation
      • Vinnova makes a decision and communicates this to the applicant approx. 2-3 weeks after closing

      What do we assess?

      The evaluation of proposal takes place in competition based on how well the proposal fulfills the call aim through the criteria potential, actors and implementation.

      Potential

      • Link to the call aim and objective
      • The feasibility study's potential to lead to an actual innovation collaboration between Sweden and Israel
      • The level of innovation in the potential collaboration's long-term objective and its potential to contribute to progress in AI, cyber security, mobility, environmental technology or health

      Actors

      • The ability and commitment of the Swedish actors to run the feasibility study within the given time frame
      • The Israeli counterpart's intention to cooperate
      • How well the team (key people) is composed with regard to gender distribution, as well as the distribution of power and influence between women and men

      Feasibility

      • The credibility of the implementation plan
      • The project's prerequisites to be able to secure resources for continued development, through internal or external funding after a successful implementation.
      • How well sustainability aspects and gender equality aspects have been integrated into the project plan

      How do we judge?

      • All applications that meet the formal requirements are assessed by a composite group of Vinnova specially appointed evaluator
      • The applications are assessed in competition based on how well the proposal meets the call aim through the criteria potential, actors and implementation
      • Vinnova makes a decision and communicates this to the applicant approx. 2-3 weeks after closing

    • About our decisions

      How much each party in the project is granted in funding appears in the decision. Funding will be granted with the support of Article 25 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) (feasibility study). The basis for support appears in the decision and also governs which costs are eligible for support.

      Our decision to grant or reject a proposal cannot be appealed.

      Term for granted funding

      For granted funding, our general terms and conditions for funding apply. The terms contain, among other things, rules about project agreements, conditions for payment, follow-up, reporting and utilization of results.

      Our rules and term for funding

      The start report must be submitted by the date specified in the decision.

      For everyone who is granted funding in this the call for proposals, the following special conditions also apply:

      Supplementary special conditions can be decided for individual projects project.

      If you do not comply with our term, you may be liable for a refund. This also applies if you have been granted funding incorrectly or with too high an amount.

      About our decisions

      How much each party in the project is granted in funding appears in the decision. Funding will be granted with the support of Article 25 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) (feasibility study). The basis for support appears in the decision and also governs which costs are eligible for support.

      Our decision to grant or reject a proposal cannot be appealed.

      Term for granted funding

      For granted funding, our general terms and conditions for funding apply. The terms contain, among other things, rules about project agreements, conditions for payment, follow-up, reporting and utilization of results.

      Our rules and term for funding

      The start report must be submitted by the date specified in the decision.

      For everyone who is granted funding in this the call for proposals, the following special conditions also apply:

      Supplementary special conditions can be decided for individual projects project.

      If you do not comply with our term, you may be liable for a refund. This also applies if you have been granted funding incorrectly or with too high an amount.
    • Date
      Change
      21 Apr 2022
      New areas added, revised call text.
      11 Mar 2022
      Added the word \" health\" in some places in the text.
      11 Jan 2022
      Date
      Change
      21 Apr 2022
      New areas added, revised call text.
      11 Mar 2022
      Added the word \" health\" in some places in the text.
      11 Jan 2022

    How to apply

    To apply for funding, you need to log in and complete an application form in our eServices portal. The application form contains questions about your project, the participants taking part in the project and your budget. 

    How to apply for funding

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    This means that we must release the documents if someone requests them. However, we keep confidential the information that we believe could cause financial damage if it is disclosed.

    How we handle public documents and confidentiality

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