Abbreviated form of legal source(s)
Ordinance 2008:761
Summary
Bio+ is a research and innovation program with a focus on the contribution of biomass, bioenergy and the bioeconomy to the energy and climate policy, research policy and nutrition policy goals. The program is valid for the period of 2021-2027 with a total budget of SEK 511 million (approx. EUR 4,3 million)
The first call, “Bio+” for the research, innovation and commercialisation activities regarding the use of biomass and biofuels had been opened for the year 2021. The scheme is a one-time call, closing in June 2021, and SEK 100 million (approx. EUR 9.82 million) was available for projects that could contribute to reaching the Swedish pledge for a fossil-free nation by 2045 applying different biomass- and biofuels-based solutions.
The call was intersectoral and interdisciplinary: for example, projects regarding technological development or system studies were welcome, as well as concrete projects advancing fossil-free transport or grid development. The application could be written in either English or Swedish and submitted through the Swedish Energy Agency’s My pages -portal.
The call for 2024 within the programme is Innovation cluster for a sustainable and robust energy system. The Swedish Energy Agency is looking for innovation clusters that address one or more of the challenge areas that match one or more of the thematic areas described in the call.
Areas of challenge:
● Technology and sustainable value chains for energy transition and competitiveness.
● Accelerated changeover through system demonstrations and business development.
● Resilient and robust energy system.
● Governance, goal conflicts and development paths for the energy system.
● Enhanced competence for the energy transition.
Thematic areas:
● Electrical system
● Bioenergy
● Industry
● Transportation system
● Heat and cold
● Buildings
The ordinance 2008:761 sets out the legal framework for all R&D project schemes supervised by the Swedish Energy Agency, including the eligibility criteria, timeline for payments and regulatory mechanisms in case of possible non-compliance with the scheme regulations. (arts 18–27 Ordinance 2008:761).
Addressees
A broad spectrum of stakeholders is eligible to apply for funding, including companies, educational institutions, or public sector organisations. Consortiums and collective applications are also allowed.
Competent authority
Swedish Energy Agency