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Internationalize with Global Innovation Accelerator Grant
In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses and startups, at scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Sweden and any country.
Global Innovation Accelerator supports Swedish SMEs with innovative sustainable energy solutions to accelerate international market expansion and close deals. The program targets companies at Technology Readiness Level 8+ that have already begun market entry and possess target-market knowledge.
About this grant
Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) is a program designed for small and medium-sized Swedish enterprises that have innovative solutions contributing to a sustainable energy system and are ready to expand into international markets. The program provides tailored support to accelerate internationalization processes for companies that have already begun market entry efforts and possess knowledge and experience in their target market/segment. The goal is to help participating companies close deals or come close to closing them within the program period. The program targets companies that have moved beyond the market introduction phase and have achieved at least Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL 8). It is part of the Swedish Energy Agency's international business and investment promotion efforts aimed at strengthening Sweden's competitiveness and contributing to global energy transition through export promotion and attracting international capital.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be Swedish-registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have innovative offerings contributing to a sustainable energy system, a well-established market strategy with a defined geographic market or international target group, achieved a certain technical maturity level (minimum TRL 8), a scalable product or service with potential for large-scale market distribution, and necessary resources in personnel and finance to implement the initiative during the program period.
How it's scored
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Key requirements
- ✓Swedish SME with innovative solution contributing to sustainable energy system
- ✓Technology Readiness Level 8 or higher (beyond market introduction phase)
- ✓Already begun international market entry efforts with knowledge of target market/segment
- ✓Ready to close deals or near deal closure within program period
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Relevant sectors
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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