Competence Reinforcement in Small Businesses

Small companies receive support to bring in external expertise

The offer gives small companies an opportunity to strengthen competence in the company by hiring an external expert during the project period. The purpose is to help the company put an innovative medtech product on the market. The knowledge and competence that the external expert provides must be transferred to the company and be retained after the completion of the project. For example, the regulatory or clinical knowledge held in the company may be strengthened and extended. However, the intention is not to finance existing staff.

• Permanent knowledge and competence must be transferred and remain after project completion
• For example, in-company regulatory or clinical knowledge may be strengthened

Applications are assessed by Vinnova on several occasions during the year

• Submit the application before the last day of an application period and have it assessed in connection with that date.
• You can submit your application at any time before the last application date
• Please note the 14:00 deadline on each of the interim and final application dates. Nothing may be added to the application after this time and date. Make sure you are in good time!

Dates in 2021

Interim and final application deadlines in 2021:

29th March at 14:00

28th April at 14:00

27th May at 14:00

31st August at 14:00

30th September at 14:00

Final deadline for funding applications in 2021:

28th October at 14:00

Please note that changes may occur! Check Vinnova’s website to be on the safe side. On Vinnova’s website you will also find the formal text of the call, templates, and documentation important for your application. The website is also where you make your application itself. Click on the button below.