VINNOVA Impact Innovation – Implementation Project for a Reformed Public Sector

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  • Agency:
    VINNOVA (Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible organisations and consortia to apply for the VINNOVA Impact Innovation – Implementation Project for a Reformed Public Sector, which supports collaborative initiatives aimed at transforming public sector systems through innovation.

Programme Overview
This funding opportunity is designed to support public sector “need owners” such as municipalities, regional authorities, and government agencies to implement innovative solutions through cross-sector collaboration. The programme emphasises addressing societal challenges, particularly gender equality and climate change, while strengthening governance and service delivery systems.

Key Details

  • Funder: VINNOVA (Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems)

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Maximum Funding: Up to SEK 4,000,000

  • Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

Eligibility

  • Open to academic institutions, commercial organisations, government bodies, and small businesses

  • Eligible applicants include early-career to established researchers

  • Projects should be led or strongly involve public sector organisations (need owners)

  • Applicants must demonstrate capacity for cross-boundary collaboration

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

  • Implementation of innovative solutions in the public sector

  • Strengthening collaboration across sectors and institutions

  • Projects addressing gender equality and climate change challenges

  • Development of sustainable and scalable public sector innovations

Disciplines

  • Climate Change

  • Public Administration

  • Sustainable Development

  • Food Security

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Advancing public sector reform and innovation

  • Promoting inclusive and gender-responsive governance

  • Supporting climate-resilient systems and policies

  • Strengthening cross-sector collaboration and implementation capacity

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
https://www.vinnova.se/en/calls-for-proposals/impact-innovation-sustaingov-calls/impact-innovation-implementation-2026-00330/

Applicants are expected to present a clear implementation strategy, demonstrate strong partnerships—especially with public sector actors—and outline how their project will deliver measurable societal impact and systemic change.