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Impact Innovation: Pricing and Value Models for Sustainable Water for All

WHAT CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

To collaboratively develop new conceptual and/or practical models for how water is valued and priced that contribute to one or more of Water Wise Society’s missions. The project will also plan for the testing and further development of these models in a Swedish context.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Multi-party projects with expertise and influence over pricing and value within the source-to-coast system, consisting of at least two and no more than six partners.

At least one project partner must represent the business sector, the public sector, or civil society, and at least one partner must be from a university, college, or research institute in which the state has influence, which also acts as a fund manager.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

You can apply for up to 1.5 million Swedish kronor for projects lasting at least one year and no more than two years.

The total budget for this call for proposals is 10 million kronor.

The maximum funding level for financial activities is 65%.

Current: 111 Days left. Apply before: 2026-09-09 14:00

The dates for the call for proposals are tentative and subject to change. The details will be further developed and refined until the call opens.

 

Please note: This text was translated by AI and has not been reviewed. In case of any uncertainties, the Swedish version applies.

 

A full translation will follow.

Water is a vital resource for sustainable societies, but it is under pressure from growing demand, climate change, water scarcity, and declining water quality. At the same time, there is often a lack of economic signals that reflect water’s true value. Water Wise Societies is now funding projects that develop new and more effective pricing and valuation models.

To meet the growing demands on water resources, models are needed that create incentives for smarter use, increased circulation, and long-term investments. The purpose of this call for proposals is for stakeholders to collaborate on developing concepts for innovative pricing and value models that strengthen the mission of “Sustainable Water for All.” The models should contribute to more sustainable water use and management in Sweden.

The call for proposals is being conducted within the Water Wise Societies program, which is part of Impact Innovation—an initiative in which the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and Vinnova bring together stakeholders to solve our major societal challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Important Dates

  • Call for proposals opens* April 15, 2026
  • Information session: April 29, 2026
  • Application deadline* September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
  • Funding decision* February 15, 2027
  • The project is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2027

Contact Information

For questions regarding the content of the call for proposals

Updated:15 April 2026