Strengthen your Sweden–U.S. partnership – Future Mobility call closes August 28
Future Mobility is now welcoming applications for co-funded strategic projects that support innovation collaboration between Sweden and the United States in the field of sustainable mobility. Organizations working with shared, electric, or connected and automated transport solutions can apply for up to SEK 750,000 in funding. The application deadline and to request to pitch is August 28, 2025.
The call is open to projects that foster innovation collaboration between Sweden and the United States, with a focus on California. Funded projects must contribute to at least one of three strategic focus areas:
- Shared mobility solutions for people and goods
- Electric mobility using electricity or hydrogen
- Connected and/or automated transport systems
Projects must involve partners from both Sweden and the United States, with a maximum funding request of SEK 750,000. All proposals must be submitted using Future Mobility’s project pitch template. Applications will only be considered if received by the deadline.
Future Mobility offers matchmaking support and can guide you toward the pitch process and final submission. The final evaluation is conducted by Vinnova.
The call is managed by Lindholmen Science Park and funded by Vinnova and the Swedish Energy Agency.
Contact us early for guidance and support:
Hans Pohl
Future Mobility
Program Director
hans.pohl@lindholmen.se
+46(0)70-840 27 40
Jan Hellåker
Future Mobility
Project Manager United States
jan.hellaker@lindholmen.se
+1 949 288-3216
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