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Research and innovation bill


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   10 Sep 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

In 2024, Sweden adopted its largest-ever research and innovation bill, allocating substantial funding to strengthen excellent research, higher education, research infrastructure, and groundbreaking technologies (including AI).

Name in original language

Forsknings- och innovationspropositionen

Initiative overview

The Swedish Government has presented the Research and Innovation Bill 2024, which represents the largest investment in research and innovation in the country’s history. The bill aims to ensure that Sweden remains a leading knowledge nation and a hub for innovation and advanced technologies.

Key elements include:

  • Funding for excellent research – significantly increased and long-term support for world-class research projects.
  • Increased and competitive funding for higher education institutions – to strengthen their research capabilities and improve international competitiveness.
  • Enhanced research infrastructure – investments in cutting-edge laboratories, data facilities, and national research resources.
  • Investments in groundbreaking technologies – support for emerging and transformative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and advanced life sciences.

Objectives:

  • Consolidate Sweden’s position as a global leader in science, innovation, and technology.
  • Provide sustainable and competitive funding for universities and research institutes.
  • Facilitate the development of high-impact research infrastructures.
  • Support breakthrough technologies that address societal and environmental challenges.

This new bill underscores the Swedish Government’s commitment to research excellence and to fostering an environment where cutting-edge innovation – including in AI – can thrive.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Ministry of Education and Research

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Ministry of Education and Research

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Research grants/funding

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2024

Binding:

  • Binding

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