Our focus
Advanced Digitalisation’s international colloboration aims to enhance the Swedish business sector’s competence and implementation capabilities, with the goal of strengthening Sweden’s brand in the field of advanced digitalisation.
The program has an action plan for international colloboration, approved by the board. This plan defines six key areas for which the program office is responsible for planning and execution:
- We aim to connect the Advanced Digitalisation program with international research and development initiatives at the policy level.
- We strive to understand how other countries work with advanced digitalisation and apply those insights.
- By marketing Sweden and the field of advanced digitalisation, we will attract investments in research and innovation
- We work to strengthen engagement in European programs and initiatives related to advanced digitalisation.
- We prioritize and fund efforts in advanced digitalisation that align with international strategic investments.
Current Funding Opportunities
You can apply for planning grants co-financed by Advanced Digitalisation to support your application for funding through international research and innovation programs. More details are available on Vinnova’s website: Planning Grants for International Applications 2025.
Strengthen your project through EU Programs
1. The Digital Europe Program
DIGITAL is an EU funding program designed to shape and support the digital transformation of Europe’s society and economy, with the goal of increasing European competitiveness.
DIGITAL complements other EU funding programs, such as Horizon Europe (see below).
The call process is managed by the European Commission’s DG CONNECT, and in some cases by EU agencies such as the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA).
Between 2025 and 2027, the following calls within DIGITAL are planned, targeting industry needs:
| Calls | Opening |
|---|---|
| Testing generative AI applications at scale and under real world conditions (AI TEF) | Q4 2025 Q1 2027 |
| Virtual worlds testbeds | Q4 2025 |
| Data space for manufacturing | Q1 2027 |
| Reference deployments of European cloudedge services | Q1 2027 |
| Sectoral digital skills academies | Q2 2025 |
| Europeiska digitala innovationshubbar (EDIH) | Q2 2025 |
| Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs | Q2 2025 |
2. Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is an EU funding program designed to enhance the impact of research and innovation in tackling major global societal challenges.
The program has a budget exceeding €95 billion and runs from 2021 to 2027. To apply for funding, collaboration with other organizations or universities within the EU is usually required, as cooperation is a key evaluation criterion.
There is extensive support available for applying for funding through Horizon Europe. Visit Vinnova’s website for information on funding support, current updates, and key contacts.
Read about current information related to Horizon Europe at Vinnova
Learn how to apply for funding from Horizon Europe at Vinnova
Questions
Do you have any questions about our international connectivity? Please contact the area manager, Annika Järvebro.