Applying for the 2026 Swedish Energy Agency's Business Conceptualisation Grant?
Turn your energy innovation into a commercial success with expert support from Myrtleed Innovation.
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The Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten) has opened a valuable funding opportunity for energy innovators: "Konceptutveckling av innovationer med affärsfokus" (Concept Development of Innovations with Business Focus). This grant supports early-stage energy innovations that can contribute to the green transition, especially those with strong potential for commercial success.
The call is aimed at research teams and early-stage deep tech ventures within the energy sector. Up to 500,000 SEK in funding is available per project, covering up to 100% of eligible costs, and the application deadline is 2 June 2026, at 23:59.
Whether you're preparing a breakthrough technology or validating an early concept, this grant could be the critical launchpad your innovation needs.
How Myrtleed Innovation can help you succeed
At Myrtleed Innovation, we work side-by-side with researchers and deep tech startups to bridge the gap between their technologies and true stakeholders. We specialise in business solutions tailored to complex, early-stage innovations, which is exactly the kind of technologies this grant supports.
How we help during the application process
Pre-submission screening
Whilst our core business solutions are perfectly suited as a core part of the relevant work packages of your project, we can serve as advisors when you are preparing for the application. This can include us screening your application's business aspects and provide suggestions to better align with the funding call's commercial objectives. Even if we don't write grant applications, we are happy to provide hourly support to help you raise your chances of a successful application.
Pro Tip: Mentioning Myrtleed Innovation as your designated business development partner in your grant application can strengthen your proposal. It shows the evaluation committee that you have a concrete plan for addressing the commercial aspects of your project with experienced partners.
How we help during your project
Once your project is funded, we guide your innovation through critical business development phases with our market and business intelligence expertise. Our approach is structured around tailored work packages.
Market intelligence
Our team conducts comprehensive market research to identify early adopters, validate customer needs through stakeholder dialogues, analyse competition, and explore market entry strategies specifically for your energy innovation.
Read more about market intelligence hereBusiness conceptualisation
With market insights at hand, we help translate your technical solution into a realistic and feasible business concept, with a clear value proposition that resonates with your stakeholders. Our goal is to develop your business- and investor readiness to accelerate your commercialisation journey.
Read more about business planning hereCase Study: AmmoniQ Solutions AB
We've successfully supported energy innovators in this exact program before. One example is AmmoniQ Solutions AB, who received funding through this grant in 2024.
"Myrtleed Innovation's expertise was instrumental in understanding our market opportunities and how to take our innovation further in a commercial setting."
"The clear and structured business intelligence report and pitch was very easy to follow. It definitely has jump-started my work by understanding the staggering potential covering a multitude of options. They have proven to be vital in discussions with customers, collaborators, and investors."
Our collaboration helped AmmoniQ turn a bold idea into a clear business opportunity, and you could be next.
Frequently asked questions about the grant
Find answers to common questions about the Swedish Energy Agency's Business Conceptualisation Grant and how we can help you succeed.
Who can apply for the Business Conceptualisation Grant?
The grant is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research actors with energy-related innovations. Eligible applicants include private companies, universities, research institutes, or other organizations developing energy-related innovations with strong commercial potential that contribute to a sustainable energy system.
How much funding is available through this grant?
Up to 500,000 SEK per project, covering up to 100% of eligible costs. The funding is designed to help develop your energy innovation concept with a business focus.
What types of projects are eligible for funding?
Projects should involve energy-related innovations that can contribute to a sustainable energy system and society's climate goals. They should focus on early-stage concept development with clear business potential.
What activities can the grant fund?
The grant can fund activities related to business concept development, such as market analysis, customer validation, business model development, early prototyping, and initial commercialisation planning. The funding should be used for early validation of the innovation's commercial potential rather than continued technical development or research activities.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2 June 2026, at 23:59. We recommend starting your application process well before this date to ensure everything is properly prepared.
How can Myrtleed Innovation help during the funded project?
Our core expertise is in market and business intelligence activities during your project execution phase. We provide professional business development services including market analysis, customer validation, business model development, and go-to-market strategy. Our team has extensive experience working with deep tech innovations and can help you maximise the impact of your grant funding.
Do you help with writing grant applications?
While grant writing is not our core expertise, we can review your draft application and provide feedback to help strengthen the business aspects. Our primary value comes from working with you after the grant is awarded, helping turn your technical innovation into a viable business concept.
Disclaimer:
The information provided about the Swedish Energy Agency's Business Conceptualisation Grant (Konceptutveckling av innovationer med affärsfokus) is based on our understanding as of 8 April 2026. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility criteria, funding amounts, application procedures, and deadlines, please refer to the official Swedish Energy Agency website and consult their personnel.
Note: Myrtleed Innovation is not a partner of or affiliated with the Swedish Energy Agency. We offer independent support services to help grant recipients develop strong business cases for their innovations.
Ready to get started?
If you're considering applying for this grant, or have an idea you believe fits, now is the time to act. The deadline is 2 June 2026, but preparation starts now.
Book a meeting with Torkel Nord Bjärneman, CEO at Myrtleed Innovation, and let's explore how we can support you.
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