Vinnova (Verket för innovationssystem), or the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems,[1] is the Swedish government agency that administers state funding for research and development. The agency's mission as defined by the government is to promote development of efficient and innovative Swedish systems within the areas of technology, transportation, communication and labour.[2]
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| Company type | Government Agency |
|---|---|
| Industry | Research and Development |
| Founded | 1 January 2001 |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
Key people | Director General Darja Isaksson |
| Parent | Ministry of Climate and Enterprise  |
| Website | www.vinnova.se |
The agency does this by giving financial aid to companies for research, development and legal costs.[3] Horizon 2020 | EU grant for research and innovation | Vinnova
The Director General of Vinnova since May 2018 is Darja Isaksson.
References
edit- ^ "Vinnova". 30 April 2015.
- ^ "VINNOVA - Sweden | Taftie". www.taftie.org.
- ^ "Horizon 2020 | EU grant for research and innovation | Vinnova". www.vinnova.se.
External links
edit- Anne LIDGARD: “We are interested in attracting talent and can offer a very vivid startup scene” — Interview of Anne LIDGARD, Director, Ecosystems for Innovative Companies at Vinnova, for Caucasian Journal
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