Explore opportunities for financial support

Almi Företagspartner offers business financing that helps companies grow and develop. There are three different financing options: loans, verification funds, and venture capital (read more under Almi Invest).

Almi Invest is an active investor in startups. It is a venture capital company that invests nationwide through eight regional venture capital companies, as well as a national venture capital company within GreenTech. With the assistance of around 40 Investment Managers, approximately 50 new investments are made each year.

The Swedish Energy Agency funds a range of activities in the field of energy, such as business development support, biogas support, electricity cost support, and research and innovation projects.

On behalf of Vinnova, Tillväxtverket, and The Swedish Energy Agency, EU SME Support works to encourage more Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply for and secure funding from EU programs such as Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars, and the European Innovation Fund."

Skaraborg Invest creates conditions for new entrepreneurship and innovative job opportunities in Skaraborg. The idea behind their investments is to bridge the gap between seed funding and traditional venture capital.

Tillväxtverket strengthens companies and regions, creating conditions to meet future challenges, with the goal of sustainable growth and competitive businesses in all parts of Sweden.

Venture Cup is the competition that connects experts from the business world with future entrepreneurs and provides a process for anyone with an idea. They offer inspiration, education, guidance, as well as the opportunity to build a solid network and win prize money as part of business financing.

Verksamt gathers information and e-services from government agencies that you, as someone starting or running a business, may find useful, including information about public financing.

At Vinnova, you can search among various announcements to see if something fits your project. You will also find links to various research and innovation programs within Horizon Europe.

Region Västra Götaland provides co-financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to invest in digitization, innovations, globalization, increased employment, research, and renewal.

Prioritization is made towards initiatives that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. The support comes from the state allocation for regional development.