Grants for digitalisation and funding for startups

Are there grants for digitalisation?

Yes, but they are rarely called that. Support that can be used for digitalisation usually sits in programmes for innovation, business development, transition or regional growth. That makes it hard to find for those who only search for the word digitalisation.

Examples of organisations that provide support or loans to companies in Sweden are Vinnova, Almi, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, the regions and various EU programmes. Which calls are open, which amounts apply and which companies can apply changes continuously. We therefore always start by checking what applies right now for your company, your industry and your region.

What the funder looks at

• The benefit. What becomes better, for whom and how is it measured?
• The feasibility. Is there a realistic plan, a budget and people who can do the work?
• The co funding. Most support only covers part of the cost and requires the company to pay the rest.
• The timing. Costs incurred before the decision usually do not count, so the application should be submitted before the project starts.

How we help established companies

1. 1We go through what you want to do and assess whether the project is suitable for support.
2. 2We map which grants, loans and programmes are open to you.
3. 3We write the project description, plan and budget together with you.
4. 4We support you through the application and the reporting while the project runs.

We cannot promise that an application will be granted, and no serious adviser can. What we can do is tell you early whether the project has a reasonable chance, so that you do not spend time on the wrong call.

Funding for startups

A startup raising capital needs to show three things. That the problem is real, that the solution works and that there is a credible path to revenue. We help you build that material.

• A business plan and financial model that hold up to follow up questions.
• An investor presentation that explains the business in a few minutes.
• A go to market strategy that shows how the first customers will be won.
• A review of funding routes, for example soft loans, innovation support, business angels and venture capital.
• Preparation for meetings with investors and the due diligence that follows.

From granted money to finished project

Many who receive support then have nobody who can carry out the project. We develop systems, introduce AI and produce digital strategies, and can therefore deliver what the application describes. It also makes the application stronger, since the plan is written by those who will do the work.