The cooperation and economic relations between Sweden and Germany are strong. Our countries and societies face common challenges in areas such as climate change, an aging population and increased global competition.
The collaboration is highly prioritized within the framework of the entered into innovation partnership between the countries, which was concluded in 2017. In the long run, the partnership is expected to further strengthen the countries' competitiveness and lay the foundation for new export successes and job opportunities.
Vinnova and its German counterpart, the Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz and Projektträger AiF Projekt GmbH, are now offering a project financing opportunity for collaborative projects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a new call for proposals. (Note that the number of employees is up to 499 in this case.) Germany, which is described as Europe's economic engine and one of the world's largest industrial nations, has shown a great interest in SME cooperation between the countries.
First come
An exciting opportunity is thus offered for companies, as above, to start joint project around product development, technology-based services or methods in all technology and application areas. In the next step, the projects must be able to generate sustainable solutions with both market potential and the opportunity to handle societal challenges in an international context.
At the meeting, the background to the offer is presented as well as the content and application procedure for both the Swedish and the German project parties. A representative from AiF Projekt GmbH also attends the meeting and tells more about how the application and funding process looks like in Germany.
Please note that the meeting is digital and will be held in English. The number of places is limited, so a first-come, first-served basis is applied. If the meeting is fully booked, a waiting list will be drawn up.