Impact Innovation: Pricing and Value Models for Sustainable Water for All
Supports collaborative research to develop and test new models for valuing and pricing water, advancing sustainable water management in Sweden.
Funder: Formas
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to 1.5 million SEK per project (1–2 years); total call budget 10 million SEK; max 65% funding for economic activities.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects to develop and test innovative models for valuing and pricing water, aiming for sustainable water management in Sweden.
Key Information: Projects must include partners from both academia/research and business/public/civil sectors.
Description
This funding opportunity supports multi-partner projects that develop new conceptual and/or practical models for valuing and pricing water, with the goal of encouraging smarter water use, increased resource circulation, and long-term investments for sustainable water management in Sweden. The initiative is part of the Water Wise Societies program under Impact Innovation, a collaboration between Formas, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Vinnova. Funded projects should plan for the testing and further development of these models in the Swedish context, directly contributing to the mission of "Sustainable Water for All."
