Impact Innovation: Mission‑strategic effort for water Balances within Water Wise Societies 2026
Supports research to develop a national water budgeting and accounting system for Sweden, advancing sustainable water management through integrated science, data, and governance by 2050.
Funder: Formas
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to 20 million SEK per project for four years; two projects will be funded.
Summary: Supports development of a national, integrated system for water budgeting and accounting in Sweden to advance sustainable water management by 2050.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least one academic and one public sector partner; up to five partners allowed.
Description
This grant supports projects aimed at establishing a cohesive, decision-relevant system for water budgeting and water accounting across Sweden. The initiative seeks to improve national understanding of water availability, water quality, and actual water use (including withdrawals, returns, and net consumption) at the watershed level. Projects must address methodological development, data infrastructure and IT security, governance roles, and risk and consequence assessments. Funded projects will collaborate closely with the Water Wise Societies program office under the broader Impact Innovation initiative, contributing to the vision of “Sustainable Water for All by 2050.”
