Action! From research to impact 2026

WHAT CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

Projects in which researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders jointly design and implement activities that help translate research findings into new applications, working methods, products, services, networks, or processes.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The project must be carried out in collaboration between at least one research institution and at least one project partner from another sector, such as the business sector, public sector, or civil society. At least one participating researcher from the research institution must hold a doctoral degree.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

The project duration is 24 months (2 years). You can apply for a maximum grant of SEK 4 million.

Future: Open for applying: 2026-11-19 14:00
Last day of application: 2027-02-11 14:00

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

News about the call

  • 24 November, 10.00–11.00. Information session on the call for applications.
  • 19 January, 10.00–11.00. Information session focusing on practical matters ahead of your application.

  • Call opens: 19 November 2026, at 14.00 CET.
  • Application deadline: 11 February 2027, at 14.00 CET.

If the call text has been changed after the call opened, the changes are listed here.

In Formas’ call, Action! From research to impact 2026, which opens in November, you can apply for funding to utilise research-based knowledge, innovations, and solutions. The goal is for research to have impact on society.

In this call, researchers, practioners, and stakeholders can apply for funding to jointly design and carry out activities that help translate research results into new applications, working methods, products, services, networks, or processes.

Projects must be based on concrete needs within a clearly defined target group and build on research of high scientific quality within Formas’ areas of responsibility: the environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial development. Applications must be submitted in collaboration between at least one research institution and at least one partner from, for example, the business sector, public sector, or civil society. At least one participating researcher from the research institution must hold a doctoral degree.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the call, please contact us at effekt@formas.se

Jon Loit

Senior Research Officer

jon.loit@formas.se

Johan Bryggare

Johan Bryggare

Strategic Communication Officer

johan.bryggare@formas.se

Updated:28 September 2026